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Above the Trail in Hagen Canyon

January 31, 2026 by Anthony

I stepped into Hagen Canyon looking up more than forward. Puddles dotted the beginning of the trail. Above me, the rock walls rose sheer and close. I had been here before, but only on the trail. This time, my body kept drifting toward the canyon walls. When I stepped onto the rock, I slowed. Each … Read more

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