GROUP HIKE! -- One Week In The San Rafael Swell

[Charlie Horse]

   

This is the whole crew, excluding Sarah and family and some of the goats I had swapped out from earlier days.  Some tourists came along just as we were about to head back.  Its always fun to show off goats out in the field.


   

It was time to head back.  Lucky thing we had some slight overcast and a nice cool breeze start up, since it was getting pretty warm.


   

   

The hike was a big success, though one of the tougher ones for some.  I'm glad everyone made it and had fun.  The views on this hike are unique.

   

   

While Taffy took a break in the shade, I discovered that the wash was FULL of interesting rocks.  Green sand stone, globular clusters, and crystal-filled sandstone swirls.  Its weird because the rocks in the washes all seem to have more variety and intensity than the stuff you see around you.