The hike in is through the usual pinyon pine and juniper scrub. Here looking north towards Bull Mountain.
The walk passes white and red sandstone cliffs as it climbs into the basin.
A closer view of the checkerboard patterning on the cliff.
Further up the main valley is a juniper almost perfectly framed by a blind arch in the sandstone cliff.
Jenny, enjoying the beautiful scenery and warm early January weather.
Looking back down the sweep of the valley in the distance.
