Down Owl Creek Spring 2002
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The adventurers set out. It was decided to follow Owl Creek to the Sands before the mapping project; - this took a little longer than planned... |
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Owl Creek as it exits from under the road. |
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A section typical of the stretch between the road and the dam. There were LOTS of trees in the stream here. |
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The dam viewed from above... |
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...and from downstream. There is little water behind the dam since rocks have filled up the space behind the logs. |
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After the dam the stream widens. This shot is from where the logging road crosses the stream. We now enter Guyland. |
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Then the creek narrows. |
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REAL narrow. |
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The going gets tougher but most of the party still follow the stream bed. |
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Everyone takes pictures: many pictures. |
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The Creek becomes very interesting. Notice the tilted strata of sandstone. |
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In addition to the fallen trees and high water, the slippery moss made the going tough. |
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At some spots the creekbed widened and there were impressive waterfalls. |
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There were many places where fallen logs made tempting bridges... |
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Other places would have made great water park rides - if you didn't mind the cold water and sharp branches. Some party members almost took the ride anyway. |
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Almost like the Grand Canyon, only smaller, and with moss and trees. Maybe if we kneel down and squint at it... |
