Monday, February 23, 2015

Stanley Canyon Part II

Finishing up my series on Stanley Canyon, the trail can be quite steep at times, even a little challenging.
Yes, the trail leads over the rock outcropping in this next photo (lean to the right if you're uncomfortable). Socks had no trouble, he just scrambled right up (and down on the way back).
The wildflowers were pretty.
At the top is a reservoir, but it was almost empty when we were there.
This photo shows a view back down the narrow canyon.
And here's another view.
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18 comments:

  1. Linda W.February 23, 2015 at 8:53 AM

    Looks like a great hike. I'd like the rock climbing, and of course, the wildflowers.

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  2. Sylvia KFebruary 23, 2015 at 9:11 AM

    Terrific captures of such a beautiful place, Al!! I know you and Socks had a great hike!! Thanks as always for sharing the fun and the beauty!! Hope your new week is off to a great start!!

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  3. Hootin AnniFebruary 23, 2015 at 1:18 PM

    Pretty views...some treacherous looking spots on the hike...but oh so worth it once the reservoir comes into view!!!

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  4. EG CameraGirlFebruary 23, 2015 at 1:22 PM

    The trail does look like a challenge! But worth taking!!

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  5. eileeninmdFebruary 23, 2015 at 2:07 PM

    A pretty walk with Socks.. I love the reservoir and the last view! Have a happy week!

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  6. joyh82February 23, 2015 at 2:29 PM

    Beautiful Photos! Have a great week :)
    Joy @ Books and Life

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  7. SmilingSallyFebruary 23, 2015 at 3:05 PM

    Hi Al,

    What nice shots with a gorgeous blue sky. Thanks for playing today.

    Please consider returning to leave a comment for me.

    Happy 1st Blue Monday!

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  8. carol l mckennaFebruary 23, 2015 at 3:48 PM

    Wonderful series of nature shots filled with many textures too!

    Happy Week to you,
    artmusedog and carol

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  9. RajeshFebruary 23, 2015 at 5:29 PM

    Beautiful place. That reservoir is too good.

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2015 at 10:15 PM

    Ah - just lovely!

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  11. IndraniFebruary 23, 2015 at 10:42 PM

    Great series from the place. I would love to spend some time there.

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  12. MariFebruary 24, 2015 at 3:25 AM

    It's great to hike and seek adventure. Caution must be strictly observed fir other hand. I used to hike several years ago. Now that I 'm in Russia, all I hike to are snow piles and ice hills :). Beautiful scenery and wonderful pictures.

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  13. sonia a. mascaroFebruary 24, 2015 at 6:13 AM

    Just stunning photos of Stanley Canyon, Al!
    So good and so nice to have a companion like lovely Socks!
    Gorgeous the view back down the narrow canyon.
    Thanks for sharing such beautiful place!

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  14. UnknownFebruary 24, 2015 at 8:34 AM

    Rock formations are so interesting to look at. They are all do different.

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  15. MassimoFebruary 24, 2015 at 1:36 PM

    wow, beautiful nature, wonderful landscape ! well done Al, you lucky man !

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  16. alfonsoFebruary 24, 2015 at 2:06 PM


    I can guess that it was a fantastic trip.
    Great photos

    · hugs

     · CR · & · LMA ·

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  17. Magia da InêsFebruary 25, 2015 at 10:52 AM

    هჱ⊱
    Um panorama maravilhoso da natureza!
    Mas, até aí, onde é praticamente inacessível, a água também está secando!...
    É sinal de alerta para todos nós.
    Desculpe-me o desabafo.

    Ótima quarta-feira!
    Beijinhos do Brasil.

    ه°·✿✿

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  18. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiFebruary 26, 2015 at 12:08 AM

    This looks like a good hike, Al! I need to get back to hiking shape for the summer.

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