Fossil Canyon Loop 2/16/2026





hk26021675.jpg - 130257 Bytes
Our group before the hike.

hk26021683.jpg - 163157 Bytes
Started in new canyon. John is leading.

hk26021685.jpg - 149376 Bytes
That has some new challenges.

hk26021688.jpg - 176753 Bytes
And more fun.

hk26021693.jpg - 203256 Bytes
And another one.

hk26021602.jpg - 143191 Bytes
Made it to Yote BM.

hk26021605.jpg - 134450 Bytes
We want to get up on that ridge.

hk26021610.jpg - 55370 Bytes
There were two peregrine falcons trying to disturb one big owl. Nice show.

hk26021612.jpg - 245111 Bytes
Starting our climb up.

hk26021620.jpg - 229156 Bytes
Someone ate this cactus.

hk26021621.jpg - 136386 Bytes
Almost up.

hk26021622.jpg - 153811 Bytes
Does this represents something?

hk26021628.jpg - 216773 Bytes
The easy part.

hk26021633.jpg - 117398 Bytes
Down there is the Fossil Canyon that we are going into.

hk26021640.jpg - 231701 Bytes
Some fun parts.

hk26021643.jpg - 211490 Bytes
Lunch is over, let’s go.

hk26021646.jpg - 219254 Bytes
This is a nice side canyon.

hk26021654.jpg - 227469 Bytes
With lots of different rocks.

hk26021657.jpg - 231669 Bytes
Almost down.

hk26021661.jpg - 173890 Bytes
In Fossil Canyon. There are fossils but you have to look for them.

ChatGPT.jpg - 172460 Bytes
Desert Survivors AI Picture

hk26021665.jpg - 157796 Bytes
Martha and Alec.

hk26021668.jpg - 173074 Bytes
Sides of the canyon change with every turn.

hk26021677.jpg - 104045 Bytes
The weather forecast was for big storm to come. For now, just the wind (warm) is starting.

hk26021680.jpg - 141018 Bytes
It is sunny here!





Hike Rating: Difficulty: 3.5 Technical: 3.8 Scenic: 3.9 El. 1500'