With Doll House only about 20 miles from Tea Pot we did not have to rush to get an early start. Tea Pot Rock is where the most difficult section of the trail begins. The next 5 miles take to take over an hour. Having never been here we did not know what to expect.
Finally a sign that means what it says
Starting out down into the Maze
The trail followed the rim stone around the head a Teapot Canyon. This section needed to be taken at a slow crawl but did not present any major obstacles. However, I would not take a stock SUV through this section. There were a number of great photo opportunities of the FJ’s in action.
DaToy pulling the M416 expedition trailer
The road follows a ledge around the head of the canyon
Looking down on Dale from above
Taking the trailer through a dip
On the Rim rock
Laura Jane enjoying being in the back country
Mother and Child
Finally crossing the border into Canyonlands.
Lunch stop near the bottom of the Golden Stairs
Land of the Standing Rocks
Halfway into our 3rd day we are finally entering The Maze Area. This section of the drive takes us through The Land of the Standing Rocks. The large monoliths stand in stark contract to the wide expanse wide open area.
Elaterite Butte
The Chocolate Drops
DaToy at The Wall camp
The Wall
The wall from the Side
Standing Rock
FJ’s taking a break in Land of the Standing Rocks
A hard place to survive
Tomas taking a rest with the Doll House in the background
We were camping in Doll House 3. This site has a panoramic view to the east and gets the early morning sun.
Moon Rise over the Needles District
Dale’s FJ with his rock lights on
Moonlight shot
Enjoying the full moon and stars