After a little research Mary and I elected to hike the Observation Point trail. The trail was rated as moderately strenuous with a few sections of exposure (i.e. big drop offs) and I would say that rating is spot on.
After switchbacking up from Weeping Rock in the shadows we emerged into sunlight above Echo Canyon.
At the top of the trail the scenery changes completely as you are now on top of a large mesa with sand dunes and scrub.
Quickly we reached Observation Point and boy did we observe!
Heading back down the trail we took our time and soaked in the scenery a bit more than we did on the ascent.
There's Mary!
Lower down there was more sun to highlight the fall colors than there was early morning.
Finally down on the valley floor we relaxed with a stroll among the stately cottonwoods.
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