West Fork Fall Color Oct 09
Spectacular fall color in this narrow side canyon on Oak Creek Canyon
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WEST FORK FALL COLOR
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The parking area is full this time becaise this is the best place to see fall color
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Crossing the old ranch property leading up the canyon, we pass a plein air artist
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The Arizona maple turns red after frost
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Swimming hole of the stars
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Our traditional break rock. The swimming hole makes this a popular picnic spot.
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A tarantula shares the moment with us
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After break, we cross the Fork mant more times, heading deeper into the canyon
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We reach 'Lunch Ledge', where we generally stop to eat
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We ecounter many familites with kids and dogs today
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Oops! - This is a notoriously slippery spot
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This fall results in a dislocated shoulder
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We jury-rig some support so she can walk out
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