Allie Canyon

November 5, 2022

I fell in love with Allie Canyon on our first visit a year-and-a-half ago. Finally the planets aligned, and we were able to return, in late Fall after a generous monsoon.

The weather dipped below freezing this week, and there was a dusting of snow on the north side of the ridge.

Aping the yoga pose of an alligator juniper/

Dennis and Miguel at the top of the ridge.

From here we had a magnificent view of the canyon, all the way to the meadow near the cabin.

Even the side canyons were flowing!

Approaching a well-preserved log cabin.

Variously known as "Spring Cabin" or "Crumbley Cabin", it was constructed in 1946.

Since our last visit, someone has completely furnished the cabin, including a guest book!

The stock tank here is always overflowing with clear, ice cold water.

We didn't see a lot of Fall color here. The forest is mostly ponderosa pine, juniper, piñon and oak.

The old road under a carpet of colorful oak leaves.

The tiny creek has carved some rather spectacular cascades.