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Erik Jarvi
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01/12/2019
The Bennett Trailhead with Bennett Camp a few hundred yards away.
Erik Jarvi
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01/12/2019
Snowy morning on the Bennett Creek Trail heading toward the junction with Maah Daah Hey.
Erik Jarvi
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01/12/2019
Badlands along the Bennett Creek Trail.
Erik Jarvi
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Crossing through multiple creek drainages, frozen during this time of year.
Erik Jarvi
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Winter clouds hide the morning sun on the Maah Daah Hey Trail.
Erik Jarvi
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The trail traverses from canyon floor to the hill tops.
Erik Jarvi
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Erosion at work all along the trail.
Erik Jarvi
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Climbing to the top brings bigger views of the badlands.
Erik Jarvi
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High ridgelines near the Cottonwood Creek Trail junction are home to larger trees.
Erik Jarvi
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Large rocks are rare in this area, where most of the features are of water-carved soil.
Erik Jarvi
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Plains open up on top of the badlands.
Erik Jarvi
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A forest in winter hibernation.
Erik Jarvi
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Cottonwood Creek Trail junction.
Erik Jarvi
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01/12/2019
Hiking along a winding path through open fields.
Erik Jarvi
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Incredible views lie just beyond the snowy plain.
Erik Jarvi
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Several hundred feet of elevation lie ahead to get out of Cottonwood Creek canyon.
Erik Jarvi
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Canyon landscapes while winding up the side of the ridge.
Erik Jarvi
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Caprock sits on top of soft soil and creates the unique drainage features seen here.
Erik Jarvi
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Orange soil and rock adds color to the terrain.
Erik Jarvi
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01/12/2019
One last view descending back to the Bennett Camp area.
Erik Jarvi
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01/12/2019
Looking back up the Cottonwood Creek Trail.

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