After unloading the car and packing on the gear, we headed up the trail with Hayman in the lead. He was packing our picnic lunch in his pack along with other essentials and his fly-rod of course.
Hayman stopped along the trail to point out the moss growing on the rocks. This rock had an interesting pattern of moss on it. I see a little winged Dragon, what do you see?
The photo below shows debris that piled up from a flash flood that happened back in the 1980's. The creek is about 30 feet below the debris piles. The canyon became blocked when a flash flood occurred causing the water, trees, logs, etc...to back up into the canyon. The pressure from the build-up finally became so great that the canyon blew and water rushed with such force that it caused damage and closed the highway which is located about three miles from the mouth of the canyon. The creek flows down and under the highway when there is enough snow pack to cause a good spring melt off.
Stopping for a rest on a natural "bench" of rock.
Hayman stopped along the trail to point out the moss growing on the rocks. This rock had an interesting pattern of moss on it. I see a little winged Dragon, what do you see?
The photo below shows debris that piled up from a flash flood that happened back in the 1980's. The creek is about 30 feet below the debris piles. The canyon became blocked when a flash flood occurred causing the water, trees, logs, etc...to back up into the canyon. The pressure from the build-up finally became so great that the canyon blew and water rushed with such force that it caused damage and closed the highway which is located about three miles from the mouth of the canyon. The creek flows down and under the highway when there is enough snow pack to cause a good spring melt off.Stopping for a rest on a natural "bench" of rock.
The gentle meandering creek. There was a tiny bit of ice left around the edges of the little drop off.
The trail became very narrow and full of shale. We had to watch our footing!
A nest left from last year awaiting the arrival of new occupants.
Countrychick near the waterfall. The waterfall still had ice on it.
The trail became very narrow and full of shale. We had to watch our footing!A nest left from last year awaiting the arrival of new occupants.
Countrychick near the waterfall. The waterfall still had ice on it.
A view of the waterfall...up close and personal. It was stunning! 
We came across these holes further along up the trail. Hayman informed us that they were drilled into the rock at one point for blasting purposes. I believe the Army Corp. of Engineers was essential in building this trail and at one time they must have planned to blast part of the rock along the trail.
This is the view looking back out over Orovada. The fields were just starting to show their spring green.
This tree was located where we stopped to have lunch. A woodpecker had been very busy at one time or another and left his mark behind.
We came across these holes further along up the trail. Hayman informed us that they were drilled into the rock at one point for blasting purposes. I believe the Army Corp. of Engineers was essential in building this trail and at one time they must have planned to blast part of the rock along the trail.
This is the view looking back out over Orovada. The fields were just starting to show their spring green.
This tree was located where we stopped to have lunch. A woodpecker had been very busy at one time or another and left his mark behind.
We enjoyed our hike and seeing the wonder of nature and the hidden treasures that await to be found in our lovely high desert landscape.
10 comments:
Oh gosh...that was beautiful...I need to get out and do day hikes it looks like fun.
Beautiful pics. Thanks for sharing
The pictures are beautiful!
Oh- and I see a bear on a hill (the dark part) looking down at the lake. Maybe I should talk to a professional about that ?
What a lovely way to spend a day! Looks like you all had a great time.
The views are breath taking!
What a wonderful way to spend a day.
Great pics! Who knew you do an inkblot test in the wilderness!! Looks like a lovely hike--you are so good to go and do like that!
You have such gorgeous places to hike...beautiful views and lovely little surprises along the trails, too. :)
~Lisa
An ambitious bunch aren't you! It looks like too cold for this warm weather loving person!! Love the pix and all the beautiful scenery though! Thanks for taking me along....albeit while sitting on my tired fanny in a warm house!!
What a great post, Deserthen! I love seeing the Nevada landscapes and terrain. So different from Iowa! The leftover nest and woodpecker tree trunk make an interesting photo subjects...good eye! Looks like you three had a wonderful time on your day hike!
Oh yes, I enjoyed the hike with you! All I missed was the picnic lunch. The pictures are beauties. I loved seeing a little bit of your corner of the world. What did I see in the picture, I saw an alligator sneakin' around in the rocks.
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