Hermit Trail
Beginning the long descent into the canyon on the Hermit Trail in early morning.
A long and scenic hike punctuated by a short, easy scramble
Beginning the long descent into the canyon on the Hermit Trail in early morning.
Looking down the canyon where Hermit Creek flows.
Andy poses on an overhanging rock off the Boucher Trail.
Cope Butte (center) as seen from the Boucher Trail.
Whites Butte finally comes into view after many miles of trail hiking.
Andy nearing Whites Butte's rocky summit knob.
The Colorado River as seen from near the summit of Whites Butte.
Andy approaches the summit block; CPs already relaxing at the top.
Andy scrambles down the summit knob, third class with perhaps an easy fourth class move or two.