Have to come back again

Chula Vista
Coppertone sits at Chula Vista on the Far Reaches Trail. This is one of the better views in the park and looks a bit better in person than on camera.
User: Austin Explorer - 11/19/2006

Location: Government Canyon State Natural Area

Rating: 4stars
Difficulty: 4stars  Solitude: 3stars
Miles Hiked: 6.60 Miles  Elapsed Time: 4 hours, 43 minutes

Comments: Coppertone and I covered the Wildcat Canyon and Far Reaches trails today. At this rate it will take maybe three more visits to hike everything that the park has to offer. The butterflies were out in droves today. At some points along the trail our passing by caused a virtual swarm of them to take flight. Very entertaining. Being a very nice day, there were plenty of other people on the trail, both on foot and on bikes. Looks like lots of other people have found out about Government Canyon. One might find more solitude farther back in the park.

Log Photos
Trailhead
Trail View
Into the canyon
Chula Vista
Area around Government Canyon State Natural Area
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