Mineral Creek
May 21, 2024
We have hiked this canyon so many times, but it's probably our all-time favorite hike. Today was perfect: 80° a light breeze, and just enough water to keep things exciting!

Entering the canyon, the red walls rise up and plunge the stream into deep shade.

The long electric green strands of algae added a lot of color to the canyon.

Navigating the tricky section. Everybody did great!





Me in a tree, 2024 vs 2022.


The narrows.



Canyon Tree Frog.
Yellow Salsify.

Woods Rose. I smelled them before I saw them!

Smooth Rose?
Red Four O'Clock.