Anasazi ruins you can dayhike to: Take 2
Jan 19, 2021 10:58:55 #
Although I'm far more interested in unknown, rarely visited ruins I must admit some of the most photogenic Anasazi ruins are just an easy dayhike to reach. That's true of all of these images although the last ruin is actually easier to reach by a short 2-3 day backpack than it is to as a dayhike (fairly technical, loose and steep as well as a route finding challenge).
Jan 19, 2021 11:08:09 #
Jan 19, 2021 11:16:17 #
wilderness wrote:
Although I'm far more interested in unknown, rarely visited ruins I must admit some of the most photogenic Anasazi ruins are just an easy dayhike to reach. That's true of all of these images although the last ruin is actually easier to reach by a short 2-3 day backpack than it is to as a dayhike (fairly technical, loose and steep as well as a route finding challenge).
Interesting.
Jan 19, 2021 11:23:55 #
Indlovu
Loc: Greenville, NC
wilderness wrote:
Although I'm far more interested in unknown, rarely visited ruins I must admit some of the most photogenic Anasazi ruins are just an easy dayhike to reach. That's true of all of these images although the last ruin is actually easier to reach by a short 2-3 day backpack than it is to as a dayhike (fairly technical, loose and steep as well as a route finding challenge).
I have spent a fair amount of time in the Cedar Mesa and Bears Ears many years ago. Your pictures are magnificent and they brought back fond memories. Thank you very much
Jan 19, 2021 11:39:25 #
Amator21
Loc: California
wilderness wrote:
Although I'm far more interested in unknown, rarely visited ruins I must admit some of the most photogenic Anasazi ruins are just an easy dayhike to reach. That's true of all of these images although the last ruin is actually easier to reach by a short 2-3 day backpack than it is to as a dayhike (fairly technical, loose and steep as well as a route finding challenge).
Very intersting pictures. And the geology is facinating as well.
Jan 19, 2021 11:49:17 #
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Jan 19, 2021 12:06:45 #
Coincidentally, I watched a program on TV last night that partially talked about the Anasazi. Even after decades of research, they still do not know what happened to them or what caused the end of their civilization. There is speculation that it was a drought, but if that's the case then why did they not return after the drought was over? It's one of those mysteries that will probably never be solved.
Good set, well done.
Good set, well done.
Jan 19, 2021 12:14:16 #
Jan 19, 2021 13:11:10 #
Beautiful photos! Thanks for your post. Cedar Mesa and Bears Ears are now on my "bucket list"
Jan 19, 2021 16:54:16 #
Indlovu
Loc: Greenville, NC
Barn Owl wrote:
Beautiful photos! Thanks for your post. Cedar Mesa and Bears Ears are now on my "bucket list"
The petroglyphs in the area are also fascinating especially the ghost panels
Jan 19, 2021 19:46:44 #
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Jan 20, 2021 07:41:44 #
tcthome
Loc: NJ
Nice! You can carry or find enough water on these 2-3 day hikes (I'm guessing you mean round trip)?
Jan 20, 2021 07:44:07 #
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