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While getting ready for today's hike down to Piute Spring, I have my first and only sighting of humans for the day

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8471-jeeps.jpg Another morning at Piute Gorge; strong winds this morning, and I try to sleep in a littleThumbnailsThis part of the Piute Gorge Trail is marked by rocks, but there are few footprints here to keep the trail aliveAnother morning at Piute Gorge; strong winds this morning, and I try to sleep in a littleThumbnailsThis part of the Piute Gorge Trail is marked by rocks, but there are few footprints here to keep the trail aliveAnother morning at Piute Gorge; strong winds this morning, and I try to sleep in a littleThumbnailsThis part of the Piute Gorge Trail is marked by rocks, but there are few footprints here to keep the trail aliveAnother morning at Piute Gorge; strong winds this morning, and I try to sleep in a littleThumbnailsThis part of the Piute Gorge Trail is marked by rocks, but there are few footprints here to keep the trail aliveAnother morning at Piute Gorge; strong winds this morning, and I try to sleep in a littleThumbnailsThis part of the Piute Gorge Trail is marked by rocks, but there are few footprints here to keep the trail aliveAnother morning at Piute Gorge; strong winds this morning, and I try to sleep in a littleThumbnailsThis part of the Piute Gorge Trail is marked by rocks, but there are few footprints here to keep the trail alive

A pair of Jeeps ride up the road and stop briefly at the next overlook above Piute Gorge. They're close enough that I see them get out of their vehicles for a few minutes to take in the views, but I don't know if they can see me over at the next overlook.