50.32 Arizona: Spenser Trail from Lees Ferry...they don't get better.

We discovered this gem of a hike, an ideal location, only last year. Since that first opportunity, we've been back a number of times. The place, position and hike is that good in our opinion. In fact, as a short but steep hike with fantastic views from every position on the trail including at the summit, a person absorbs beauty, mystery and wonder for the whole struggle. Although we have published all our experiences on this hike over the past, each one is unique. We believe, if any should be shown, this is one of them. 

In the beginning, the Colorado River appears calm on the surface.
Making a half-turn to the right and the view changes.
  We'll now take you up-and-down the cliff edge. Truth be told, when arriving at the trailhead, it's difficult to comprehend a way up. However, thanks to Mr. Spencer, according to legend, who had to find a trail to the Mormon office in Kanab to register each of his 17 marriages, he built the trail. Out of need and desperation comes ingenuity. We are incredibly grateful to this family for their efforts. We truly are beneficiaries. 

  A better (factual) explanation but less colorful is the trail was built to allow for the transport of coal to fire-up boilers for goldmining. The operation failed. Apparently, in the late 19th century, the global warming crowd fought to stop the use of coal in Arizona...and succeeded.

The Colorado is beautiful. As we have also mentioned frequently, we have been touched by this flow of water on numerous occasions in a number of states.
There goes Jen.
Here she comes, around the bend, in a manner of speaking.
And again.
Pops up again.
Continuous climb.
Aha! An opportunity for fun.
Let's see the progress.
We reach the summit and go rock hunting.

A full view from the top
Along a side wall at the top.
Reaching one of the peaks on the summit. In the picture above, we are standing on the peak behind Jenni.
The massive walls and chasms at the top.
The river makes another horseshoe turn and we catch the shaded water.
Just leaving the peak.

Back on the trail but returning..

On trail back to the surface.

We could visit this area at least once a year just because... Page is special. It's relatively quiet, has a charm and beauty about it as well allows the Colorado River and Lake Powell to 'inhabit' the town. Do we need to add anything further? 

Perspective and admiration for the place.
Cheers, 

Jeffrey and Jeffrey