We followed the edge of the Gulch downstream (east) and soon found the route, which led across two narrow and exposed traverses, intimidating but not difficult. The second traverse led to a series of sloping sandy ledges. By zig-zagging carefully down them we were able to reach the floor of the gulch. Focused on our footing, we completely missed the petroglyph of a man falling chiseled into the wall of the canyon centuries ago as a warning sign.

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