Photos from hike up Bridge Mountain near Las Vegas, July 14, 2003
Bridge Mountain is a sandstone dome in Red Rocks Canyon west of Las Vegas named for a natural bridge on its western flank. Daniel, David and I hiked it on a warm (100F) day without enough water. We had stashed a gallon at the trailhead and gulped it down in less than a minute at the conclusion of our hike.
Daniel perched on boulder
Photos from hike up Bridge Mountain near Las Vegas, July 14, 2003
Bridge Mountain is a sandstone dome in Red Rocks Canyon west of Las Vegas named for a natural bridge on its western flank. Daniel, David and I hiked it on a warm (100F) day without enough water. We had stashed a gallon at the trailhead and gulped it down in less than a minute at the conclusion of our hike.
Heading up the wash from Willow Springs
Photos from hike up Bridge Mountain near Las Vegas, July 14, 2003
Bridge Mountain is a sandstone dome in Red Rocks Canyon west of Las Vegas named for a natural bridge on its western flank. Daniel, David and I hiked it on a warm (100F) day without enough water. We had stashed a gallon at the trailhead and gulped it down in less than a minute at the conclusion of our hike.
Geological diagram
Photos from hike up Bridge Mountain near Las Vegas, July 14, 2003
Bridge Mountain is a sandstone dome in Red Rocks Canyon west of Las Vegas named for a natural bridge on its western flank. Daniel, David and I hiked it on a warm (100F) day without enough water. We had stashed a gallon at the trailhead and gulped it down in less than a minute at the conclusion of our hike.
Arizona Sister
Photos from hike up Bridge Mountain near Las Vegas, July 14, 2003
Bridge Mountain is a sandstone dome in Red Rocks Canyon west of Las Vegas named for a natural bridge on its western flank. Daniel, David and I hiked it on a warm (100F) day without enough water. We had stashed a gallon at the trailhead and gulped it down in less than a minute at the conclusion of our hike.
Monarch
Photos from hike up Bridge Mountain near Las Vegas, July 14, 2003
Bridge Mountain is a sandstone dome in Red Rocks Canyon west of Las Vegas named for a natural bridge on its western flank. Daniel, David and I hiked it on a warm (100F) day without enough water. We had stashed a gallon at the trailhead and gulped it down in less than a minute at the conclusion of our hike.
Daniel gaining the ridge
Photos from hike up Bridge Mountain near Las Vegas, July 14, 2003
Bridge Mountain is a sandstone dome in Red Rocks Canyon west of Las Vegas named for a natural bridge on its western flank. Daniel, David and I hiked it on a warm (100F) day without enough water. We had stashed a gallon at the trailhead and gulped it down in less than a minute at the conclusion of our hike.
David above one of the canyons
Photos from hike up Bridge Mountain near Las Vegas, July 14, 2003
Bridge Mountain is a sandstone dome in Red Rocks Canyon west of Las Vegas named for a natural bridge on its western flank. Daniel, David and I hiked it on a warm (100F) day without enough water. We had stashed a gallon at the trailhead and gulped it down in less than a minute at the conclusion of our hike.
Cooper's Hawk drowned in pothole
Photos from hike up Bridge Mountain near Las Vegas, July 14, 2003
Bridge Mountain is a sandstone dome in Red Rocks Canyon west of Las Vegas named for a natural bridge on its western flank. Daniel, David and I hiked it on a warm (100F) day without enough water. We had stashed a gallon at the trailhead and gulped it down in less than a minute at the conclusion of our hike.
David on the trail?
Photos from hike up Bridge Mountain near Las Vegas, July 14, 2003
Bridge Mountain is a sandstone dome in Red Rocks Canyon west of Las Vegas named for a natural bridge on its western flank. Daniel, David and I hiked it on a warm (100F) day without enough water. We had stashed a gallon at the trailhead and gulped it down in less than a minute at the conclusion of our hike.
David peering into gorge
Photos from hike up Bridge Mountain near Las Vegas, July 14, 2003
Bridge Mountain is a sandstone dome in Red Rocks Canyon west of Las Vegas named for a natural bridge on its western flank. Daniel, David and I hiked it on a warm (100F) day without enough water. We had stashed a gallon at the trailhead and gulped it down in less than a minute at the conclusion of our hike.
Daniel seeking the mountain
Photos from hike up Bridge Mountain near Las Vegas, July 14, 2003
Bridge Mountain is a sandstone dome in Red Rocks Canyon west of Las Vegas named for a natural bridge on its western flank. Daniel, David and I hiked it on a warm (100F) day without enough water. We had stashed a gallon at the trailhead and gulped it down in less than a minute at the conclusion of our hike.
Daniel in front of the mountain
Photos from hike up Bridge Mountain near Las Vegas, July 14, 2003
Bridge Mountain is a sandstone dome in Red Rocks Canyon west of Las Vegas named for a natural bridge on its western flank. Daniel, David and I hiked it on a warm (100F) day without enough water. We had stashed a gallon at the trailhead and gulped it down in less than a minute at the conclusion of our hike.
David ascending the mountain
Photos from hike up Bridge Mountain near Las Vegas, July 14, 2003
Bridge Mountain is a sandstone dome in Red Rocks Canyon west of Las Vegas named for a natural bridge on its western flank. Daniel, David and I hiked it on a warm (100F) day without enough water. We had stashed a gallon at the trailhead and gulped it down in less than a minute at the conclusion of our hike.
The bridge
Photos from hike up Bridge Mountain near Las Vegas, July 14, 2003
Bridge Mountain is a sandstone dome in Red Rocks Canyon west of Las Vegas named for a natural bridge on its western flank. Daniel, David and I hiked it on a warm (100F) day without enough water. We had stashed a gallon at the trailhead and gulped it down in less than a minute at the conclusion of our hike.
The bridge
Photos from hike up Bridge Mountain near Las Vegas, July 14, 2003
Bridge Mountain is a sandstone dome in Red Rocks Canyon west of Las Vegas named for a natural bridge on its western flank. Daniel, David and I hiked it on a warm (100F) day without enough water. We had stashed a gallon at the trailhead and gulped it down in less than a minute at the conclusion of our hike.
David climbing into the tinaja (water tank), basically a giant pothole
Photos from hike up Bridge Mountain near Las Vegas, July 14, 2003
Bridge Mountain is a sandstone dome in Red Rocks Canyon west of Las Vegas named for a natural bridge on its western flank. Daniel, David and I hiked it on a warm (100F) day without enough water. We had stashed a gallon at the trailhead and gulped it down in less than a minute at the conclusion of our hike.
Daniel skirting the tinaja
Photos from hike up Bridge Mountain near Las Vegas, July 14, 2003
Bridge Mountain is a sandstone dome in Red Rocks Canyon west of Las Vegas named for a natural bridge on its western flank. Daniel, David and I hiked it on a warm (100F) day without enough water. We had stashed a gallon at the trailhead and gulped it down in less than a minute at the conclusion of our hike.
Daniel and David in the tinaja
Photos from hike up Bridge Mountain near Las Vegas, July 14, 2003
Bridge Mountain is a sandstone dome in Red Rocks Canyon west of Las Vegas named for a natural bridge on its western flank. Daniel, David and I hiked it on a warm (100F) day without enough water. We had stashed a gallon at the trailhead and gulped it down in less than a minute at the conclusion of our hike.
Tinaja from above
Photos from hike up Bridge Mountain near Las Vegas, July 14, 2003
Bridge Mountain is a sandstone dome in Red Rocks Canyon west of Las Vegas named for a natural bridge on its western flank. Daniel, David and I hiked it on a warm (100F) day without enough water. We had stashed a gallon at the trailhead and gulped it down in less than a minute at the conclusion of our hike.
Tinaja from above
Photos from hike up Bridge Mountain near Las Vegas, July 14, 2003
Bridge Mountain is a sandstone dome in Red Rocks Canyon west of Las Vegas named for a natural bridge on its western flank. Daniel, David and I hiked it on a warm (100F) day without enough water. We had stashed a gallon at the trailhead and gulped it down in less than a minute at the conclusion of our hike.
Daniel, David and pine tree on the summit
Photos from hike up Bridge Mountain near Las Vegas, July 14, 2003
Bridge Mountain is a sandstone dome in Red Rocks Canyon west of Las Vegas named for a natural bridge on its western flank. Daniel, David and I hiked it on a warm (100F) day without enough water. We had stashed a gallon at the trailhead and gulped it down in less than a minute at the conclusion of our hike.
David finding shade at the summit
Photos from hike up Bridge Mountain near Las Vegas, July 14, 2003
Bridge Mountain is a sandstone dome in Red Rocks Canyon west of Las Vegas named for a natural bridge on its western flank. Daniel, David and I hiked it on a warm (100F) day without enough water. We had stashed a gallon at the trailhead and gulped it down in less than a minute at the conclusion of our hike.
Descending from the summit, above the pocket pine forest
Photos from hike up Bridge Mountain near Las Vegas, July 14, 2003
Bridge Mountain is a sandstone dome in Red Rocks Canyon west of Las Vegas named for a natural bridge on its western flank. Daniel, David and I hiked it on a warm (100F) day without enough water. We had stashed a gallon at the trailhead and gulped it down in less than a minute at the conclusion of our hike.
Pocket pine forest below the summit
Photos from hike up Bridge Mountain near Las Vegas, July 14, 2003
Bridge Mountain is a sandstone dome in Red Rocks Canyon west of Las Vegas named for a natural bridge on its western flank. Daniel, David and I hiked it on a warm (100F) day without enough water. We had stashed a gallon at the trailhead and gulped it down in less than a minute at the conclusion of our hike.
Skirting the pocket pine forest
Photos from hike up Bridge Mountain near Las Vegas, July 14, 2003
Bridge Mountain is a sandstone dome in Red Rocks Canyon west of Las Vegas named for a natural bridge on its western flank. Daniel, David and I hiked it on a warm (100F) day without enough water. We had stashed a gallon at the trailhead and gulped it down in less than a minute at the conclusion of our hike.
David, still hot after a dip in the tinaja
Photos from hike up Bridge Mountain near Las Vegas, July 14, 2003
Bridge Mountain is a sandstone dome in Red Rocks Canyon west of Las Vegas named for a natural bridge on its western flank. Daniel, David and I hiked it on a warm (100F) day without enough water. We had stashed a gallon at the trailhead and gulped it down in less than a minute at the conclusion of our hike.
Descending off the mountain
Photos from hike up Bridge Mountain near Las Vegas, July 14, 2003
Bridge Mountain is a sandstone dome in Red Rocks Canyon west of Las Vegas named for a natural bridge on its western flank. Daniel, David and I hiked it on a warm (100F) day without enough water. We had stashed a gallon at the trailhead and gulped it down in less than a minute at the conclusion of our hike.
Unidentified plant
Photos from hike up Bridge Mountain near Las Vegas, July 14, 2003
Bridge Mountain is a sandstone dome in Red Rocks Canyon west of Las Vegas named for a natural bridge on its western flank. Daniel, David and I hiked it on a warm (100F) day without enough water. We had stashed a gallon at the trailhead and gulped it down in less than a minute at the conclusion of our hike.
Unidentified flower
Photos from hike up Bridge Mountain near Las Vegas, July 14, 2003
Bridge Mountain is a sandstone dome in Red Rocks Canyon west of Las Vegas named for a natural bridge on its western flank. Daniel, David and I hiked it on a warm (100F) day without enough water. We had stashed a gallon at the trailhead and gulped it down in less than a minute at the conclusion of our hike.
Utah Agave
Photos from hike up Bridge Mountain near Las Vegas, July 14, 2003
Bridge Mountain is a sandstone dome in Red Rocks Canyon west of Las Vegas named for a natural bridge on its western flank. Daniel, David and I hiked it on a warm (100F) day without enough water. We had stashed a gallon at the trailhead and gulped it down in less than a minute at the conclusion of our hike.
Northern Sagebrush Lizard
Photos from hike up Bridge Mountain near Las Vegas, July 14, 2003
Bridge Mountain is a sandstone dome in Red Rocks Canyon west of Las Vegas named for a natural bridge on its western flank. Daniel, David and I hiked it on a warm (100F) day without enough water. We had stashed a gallon at the trailhead and gulped it down in less than a minute at the conclusion of our hike.
Northern Sagebrush Lizard
Photos from hike up Bridge Mountain near Las Vegas, July 14, 2003
Bridge Mountain is a sandstone dome in Red Rocks Canyon west of Las Vegas named for a natural bridge on its western flank. Daniel, David and I hiked it on a warm (100F) day without enough water. We had stashed a gallon at the trailhead and gulped it down in less than a minute at the conclusion of our hike.
Northern Sagebrush Lizard
Photos from hike up Bridge Mountain near Las Vegas, July 14, 2003
Bridge Mountain is a sandstone dome in Red Rocks Canyon west of Las Vegas named for a natural bridge on its western flank. Daniel, David and I hiked it on a warm (100F) day without enough water. We had stashed a gallon at the trailhead and gulped it down in less than a minute at the conclusion of our hike.
Impassable gully
Photos from hike up Bridge Mountain near Las Vegas, July 14, 2003
Bridge Mountain is a sandstone dome in Red Rocks Canyon west of Las Vegas named for a natural bridge on its western flank. Daniel, David and I hiked it on a warm (100F) day without enough water. We had stashed a gallon at the trailhead and gulped it down in less than a minute at the conclusion of our hike.
Selfie with Bridge Mountain
Photos from hike up Bridge Mountain near Las Vegas, July 14, 2003
Bridge Mountain is a sandstone dome in Red Rocks Canyon west of Las Vegas named for a natural bridge on its western flank. Daniel, David and I hiked it on a warm (100F) day without enough water. We had stashed a gallon at the trailhead and gulped it down in less than a minute at the conclusion of our hike.
Approaching the trailhead, 100F, after 9 miles and 10 hours of hiking.

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