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John Maurizi
Photo Date:
06/10/2025
Yellow Rock.
John Maurizi
Photo Date:
06/10/2025
Cottonwood Creek looking south.
John Maurizi
Photo Date:
06/10/2025
Cottonwood Creek looking north.
John Maurizi
Photo Date:
06/10/2025
Steep ascent from the Cottonwood Creek.
John Maurizi
Photo Date:
06/10/2025
View from the initial ascent.
John Maurizi
Photo Date:
06/10/2025
View down to Cottonwood Canyon road.
John Maurizi
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06/10/2025
View looking east from the crest.
John Maurizi
Photo Date:
06/10/2025
First glimpse of Yellow rock.
John Maurizi
Photo Date:
06/10/2025
Approach trail to Yellow Rock.
John Maurizi
Photo Date:
06/10/2025
View north while ascending Yellow Rock.
John Maurizi
Photo Date:
06/10/2025
Ascending Yellow Rock.
John Maurizi
Photo Date:
06/10/2025
Ascending Yellow Rock.
John Maurizi
Photo Date:
06/10/2025
Colorful Yellow Rock.
John Maurizi
Photo Date:
06/10/2025
View south from the top of Yellow Rock.
John Maurizi
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06/10/2025
Northwest view.
John Maurizi
Photo Date:
06/10/2025
View looking north.
John Maurizi
Photo Date:
06/10/2025
More interesting colors from the top looking south.
John Maurizi
Photo Date:
06/10/2025
One of several access points to Cottonwood Creek may require some bushwhacking.