Mara Ridge and Mara Canyon

Mara Ridge and Mara Canyon

Doug Smith  April 23, 2023 at 8:53 am

We will have hiked through Mara Canyon three times in April, each with a different route.    On this day, we hiked up the (east) ridge then down the canyon, a 5 km route.   We started climbing right away.    The ridge route is 2 km and gains 1600 ft. in elevation.    

From the top of the ridge there are fine views in every direction. 

contAt a trails junction we turned downhill to the bottom of the canyon, then followed it down toward the start area.  

There are many scenic spots along the route and a few are shared here.   All photos by the author.    Click an image for a lightbox view and caption. 

The loop route is a bit demanding in spots and sections of the trail can be slippery.    Some trails are on loose materials and there are spots that require light scrambling, but overall the rewards make the effort worthwhile.  

More information on accessing the trail can be found on the Mara Canyon Trail page.   (Or – menu bar > Trails > Mara Canyon)

 

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