Sand Canyon Outing

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Hiking across the slickrock from the TH, towards Castle Rock

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Castle Rock.

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Investigating the remains of Castle Rock Pueblo. It's thought that it had 40-60 rooms.

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An interesting pinnacle along the trail

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Sue, getting a tow from Keetna as we hike up the canyon

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Yucca near another rock formation

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A small ruin in an alcove

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Part of the group, exploring the ruin

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Flying saucer formation

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The trail passes by a number of interesting pinnacles

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Saddlehorn ruin, one of the best known here.

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Panorma of Saddlehorn ruin

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And a closer view of Saddlehorn ruin

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Sue and Keetna taking a break next to the trail

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Group photo near Saddlehorn ruin

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Jeff and Mark looking up the canyon, with Sleeping Ute Mountain in the background

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Cliffs near the cross over to East Rock Creek trail

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Prickly Pear, with very red pads

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Keetna and Sue heading back to the trailhead

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And more stragglers finishing up.

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After the hike, we went across the road (almsot literally) to the Sutcliffe vineyards to relax. Here, waiting for the hsotess to serve us.

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Glasses already to be filled with Sutcliffe's wines. A great way to finish the day!