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Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date: 
12/28/2018
Looking up at the Storm Mountain Overlook above the parking area.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date: 
12/28/2018
Looking northwest from the parking area.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date: 
12/28/2018
The view up Big Cottonwood Canyon.
Kyle Jenkins
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12/28/2018
Mule Canyon sits in the distance. This is a view from the overlook.
Kyle Jenkins
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12/28/2018
Storm Mountain looming over the area. This is a popular place for people to come and take photos.
Kyle Jenkins
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12/28/2018
Stairs Gulch sits under Storm Mountain in the canyon just to the left.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date: 
12/28/2018
Heading up the trail, there are several fallen trees to navigate over and under along the way.
Kyle Jenkins
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12/28/2018
There are soaring cliffs on all sides.
Kyle Jenkins
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12/28/2018
This area catches the setting sun beautifully.
Kyle Jenkins
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12/28/2018
Heading farther up Stairs Gulch toward a series of waterfalls.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date: 
12/28/2018
This trail rarely has anyone enjoying it, especially in the winter.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date: 
12/28/2018
Looking back down the trail toward the northwest.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date: 
12/28/2018
The first waterfall, on the right a few hundred yards before the main set of falls. I don't recommend going farther than the first set if it's not a "green" avalanche danger day.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date: 
12/28/2018
Looking down canyon, Stairs Gulch Creek flows down and meets up with Big Cottonwood Creek.

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