Government Canyon State Natural Area Photos

Cathedral of Moss - a little ways past the dino tracks (Photo by plectrudis)

Theropod tracks (Photo by plectrudis)

Shady in the morning (Photo by plectrudis)

Theropod tracks (Photo by plectrudis)

at 8:30ish in early Sept. (Photo by plectrudis)

(Photo by jmitchell)

(Photo by jmitchell)

(Photo by jmitchell)

(Photo by jmitchell)

(Photo by Eveline)

(Photo by Eveline)

(Photo by Eveline)

The trailhead for the backcountry trails includes a detailed trail map and forms to fill out letting rangers know your intended route. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

The trails are well typically well worn or well marked. There's a mix of flatter creek bottom and rocky ridges. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

The trails typically follow canyon creek bottoms before vaulting over ridges. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

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. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

This is a picture taken near the beginning of Joe Johnston trail. (Photo by BigFrank3)

Looking up from the Joe Johnston trail. (Photo by BigFrank3)

Moss hanging from trees (Photo by BigFrank3)

With as many people on the trail as I was passing, this was a welcome sight. (Photo by BigFrank3)