
Starting from some old construction equipment, the ridge of choice in the center. North Caineville Mesa looks fairly imposing from here.

Starting up the dark ridge.


Continuing along the ridge.

I thought my shadow looked cool.

Looking back along the ridge I came up, South Caineville Mesa in the distance.

Toward the end of the black ridge as I got onto the sandstone slope.

Looking back as I work up the steep slope.

Sandstone Class 2.

Looking back the way I came, just before making it to the bench.

On the bench, the imposing cliffs of North Caineville Mesa ahead. The social trail leads to the right around the cliffs.

Following the bench, heading northeast.

The social trail wraps around to the north side of the rocky cliffs.

A weakness to get within the cliffs.

Working along the social trail, now heading west.

Fun talus cave obstacle.

Entering a mini slot canyon.

Looking back the way I came, South Caineville Mesa visible in the center.

I really thought this was an interesting section, just before the top of the mesa (on the right).


On North Caineville Mesa's rim, view south.


View north.


View west into Capitol Reef National Park.

Cool cracks on the ground, taken once I returned to the trailhead.
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