West Fork Fall Color Oct 11
This is the grandest and most popular time of year at West Fork
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WEST FORK FALL COLOR
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The foorbridge across the creek
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An evening primrose grows in the orchard
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The old chicken house
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One of the 14 water 'seeps' out of the sandstome walls. These feed the Fork.
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Our guide explains the hydrology of this canyon
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The Arizona bigtooth maple gives West Fork its spectacular color
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These large blocks drop off the canyon walls
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A snack pause
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Duckweed
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October's low water exploses moss
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A raven perches next to the high ledge that is a popular turnaround point for most hikers
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But we go farther, another mile up-canyon
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We stop for lunch where the Fork fills the canyon
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Some of us wade a little farther. The water is shallow but very cold.
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Water striders walk on the surface tension
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Time to head back
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Back at the orchard, and heading home
