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I study my maps a bit and backtrack a quarter-mile up the canyon before turning right and climbing over a rocky ridge

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3200-sleeping-beauty.jpg Well, my planned hike down this side canyon in the Sleeping Beauty mountains instantly ends when I reach a 10-foot drop-offThumbnailsOn the way up the steep, rocky hill, I notice many of those daisy-like plants of which I've seen many todayWell, my planned hike down this side canyon in the Sleeping Beauty mountains instantly ends when I reach a 10-foot drop-offThumbnailsOn the way up the steep, rocky hill, I notice many of those daisy-like plants of which I've seen many todayWell, my planned hike down this side canyon in the Sleeping Beauty mountains instantly ends when I reach a 10-foot drop-offThumbnailsOn the way up the steep, rocky hill, I notice many of those daisy-like plants of which I've seen many todayWell, my planned hike down this side canyon in the Sleeping Beauty mountains instantly ends when I reach a 10-foot drop-offThumbnailsOn the way up the steep, rocky hill, I notice many of those daisy-like plants of which I've seen many todayWell, my planned hike down this side canyon in the Sleeping Beauty mountains instantly ends when I reach a 10-foot drop-offThumbnailsOn the way up the steep, rocky hill, I notice many of those daisy-like plants of which I've seen many todayWell, my planned hike down this side canyon in the Sleeping Beauty mountains instantly ends when I reach a 10-foot drop-offThumbnailsOn the way up the steep, rocky hill, I notice many of those daisy-like plants of which I've seen many today

With the awesome scenery here, I'm happy to explore the area longer. However, daylight expires quite soon at this time of year, and I'd rather not be climbing rocky hills after dark.