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Thompson Canyon 120518

May 18, 2012 by Monica

Thompson Canyon

Trail Run on May 18, 2012
Report and photos by Monica I., Trail Leader
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Walt S.
Gray 2022 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 392
Monica I.
Red 2010 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
Mike S.
Silver 2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
Eric S.
Yellow 2004 Nissan Xterra
Matt K.
White 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon
Julie M.
Green 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

We ran Onion Creek and killed some time on Rose Garden Hill, and then we were off to do Thompson Canyon. It was a new trail for the group so we weren't too upset that Rose Garden Hill was a bust. We like new trails!

It was easy to find, right there at the end of Onion Creek. It was easy to start, but it wasn't long until the wide road closed in and we were going down steep switchbacks. We were glad the trail was dry. The switchbacks weren't too bad, and no one had any issues.

Route finding was easy as we worked our way around the hill. The dirt changed colors a few times, from red to white and back again. It was very scenic.

It didn't take long to get to the end of the trail where there were a few signs pointing the way. It was also the Kokopelli Trail, and we saw a few people on bicycles along the way. It looked like a lot of work in the hot sun. We'll stick with our vehicles. We turned left at the end of the trail to explore Polar Mesa, yet another new trail.

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