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Climbing out of the Maze
Jenn climbs out of the maze on the Pete's Mesa Route. [enlarge]
Rocky defile
Ewart and Jenn wind around huge sandstone boulders on their way up the Pete's Mesa Route. [enlarge]
Back to Ledges
We've reached the 'ledgy' part of the Pete's Mesa route, and are now winding back and forth over various Cedar Mesa Sandstone Ledges. [enlarge]
A bit of easy scrambling
Ewart climbs up one of the few bits of easy scrambling on the way up the Pete's Mesa Route. [enlarge]
The side canyon we were in
A view back into the side canyon we just climbed out of, on the Pete's Mesa Route. [enlarge]
Mostly on top
Our group has finished the majority of the climbing up on the Pete's Mesa Route, and now we are mostly on the horizontal. [enlarge]
A train of climbers
Our group forms a nice train as we climb one of the last little bits on the Pete's Mesa Route. [enlarge]
Climbing out of the Maze
The Maze stretches away in the distance in this shot of us climbing the last little bit on the Pete's Mesa Route. [enlarge]
Above the Maze
We are back above the white sandstone sea of rocks known as the Maze. Elaterite Butte rises prominently in the background. [enlarge]
Snack on top
A quick snack break at the end of the climbing sections on the Pete's Mesa Route. [enlarge]
Ewarts hikes out of the Maze
Ewart hikes out of the Maze and onto the broad ridge separating Pictograph Fork and Jasper Canyon. Elaterite Butte and the Chocolate Drops can be seen in the background. [enlarge]
Admiring the Maze
Admiring the convolutions of the Maze from above. [enlarge]
Heading for Chimney Rock
Hiking along the broad ridge towards Chimney Rock, where one of our vehicles is located. [enlarge]
Heading for Chimney Rock
Hiking along the broad ridge towards Chimney Rock, where one of our vehicles is located. [enlarge]
Jasper Canyon
Looking down into the depths of Jasper Canyon. Jasper Canyon is off-limits to human travel, in an effort to keep one of the most pristine untouched canyons of the desert southwest intact. [enlarge]
A Typical Canyonlands View
A view east across the wilds of Canyonlands National Park, as seen from the ridge connecting Pete's Mesa to the Land of Standing Rocks. Off in the distance are the Island in the Sky and the Needles Districts of the park. [enlarge]
Hiking past Elaterite Butte
Our group hikes along the ridge towards Chimney Rock, with Elaterite Butte rising in the background. [enlarge]
Elaterite Butte
Clouds appear to radiate from 6,500-foot Elaterite Butte. [enlarge]
Chimney Rock from afar
Chimney rock is still far, but getting closer! The glint of our Jeep's windscreen can be seen a little to the left of Chimney Rock. [enlarge]
Pete's Mesa Trail
The Pete's Mesa Trail, looking back towards Chimney Rock. [enlarge]
Hiking towards Standing Rock
Standing Rock (aka Candlestick Spire?) is a prominent visible landmark on our hike back to Chimney Rock. [enlarge]
A tough life
The dead remains of an old pine in the Maze District. [enlarge]
Jasper Side Canyon
Looking down into a deep side canyon of Jasper Canyon from the Pete's Mesa trail. [enlarge]
Like a Sentinel
Standing Rock guides us towards the end of our hike out. [enlarge]
Harsh but beautiful
Twisted branches, the Maze, and Ekker Butte highlight the harsh and wild beauty of the Maze District. [enlarge]
Luke trudges along
Luke hikes towards Chimney Rock. [enlarge]
Small pack!
Luke's daypack is a little small for backpacking! [enlarge]
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