10.25 Devils Garden via Primitive loop & onto Dark Angel
Scene setting in cold but brisk morning The end of the trail—the fearsome 'Dark Angel'—actually quite a nice rock when you get to know it. We climbed up the base, to the darkened area, before some sense set in. Phew! Wave upon wave of multi-shaped rocks, boulders and ... Hiking can be pretty scary should one take the names literally. The devil plays quite a part in names of many places, whether it’s man’s fascination with evil or rough and tough hikes, we’re not sure. However, the Primitive Loop keeps one on the lookout, not so much for the devil but the sloping rocks that one climbs and descends. In some places, it is particularly dangerous; one has to be on one’s toes in more than one way. Nevertheless, it’s just the hike we would do again at the drop of a hat. For the moment, we’ll hold onto our hats as it’s time to move to another area. Chemical composition of soil gives off fascinating colors At first glance, Arches National Park is a delight. It appears to b...