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United States : Arizona
36 degrees north, 112 degrees west (visit #6) - All Pictures


#1: 36N 112W as viewed from 225 meters to the northeast
36N 112W as viewed from 225 meters to the northeast
#2: A dusting of snow covered both cars and the upper trail at Grandview Point.
A dusting of snow covered both cars and the upper trail at Grandview Point.
#3: Early morning hikers descend the Grandview Trail on their way to Horseshoe Mesa.
Early morning hikers descend the Grandview Trail on their way to Horseshoe Mesa.
#4: Numerous switchbacks take the Grandview Trail through the steep layer of Kaibab Limestone.
Numerous switchbacks take the Grandview Trail through the steep layer of Kaibab Limestone.
#5: Looking west toward the confluence, the Toroweap Formation offers a route between the cliffs above and below.
Looking west toward the confluence, the Toroweap Formation offers a route between the cliffs above and below.
#6: This photo of the Toroweap Formation looking east was taken from spot marked by the yellow square in the inset.
This photo of the Toroweap Formation looking east was taken from spot marked by the yellow square in the inset.
#7: Remnants of Coconino Sandstone resemble two ships in a line. Barely visible on the horizon is the famous Grand Canyon Desert View Watchtower.
Remnants of Coconino Sandstone resemble two ships in a line.  Barely visible on the horizon is the famous Grand Canyon Desert View Watchtower.
#8: A novice confluence hunter poses with a sandstone column.
A novice confluence hunter poses with a sandstone column.
#9: Four more scenic views from the hike: Two down into the Canyon, one back at Grandview Point and one from below the Point
Four more scenic views from the hike:  Two down into the Canyon, one back at Grandview Point and one from below the Point
#10: "X" marks the spot in this telephoto shot of 36N 112W.
"X" marks the spot in this telephoto shot of 36N 112W.