few very light and very dark layers that separate the thick layers of ash that make up most the canyon.
looking up the first set of rings.
getting up close and personal with the higher holes which have a little different character.
looking down the second set of rings.
i find the rings to be a little difficult, partly because i am wearing gloves, but partly because they just wobble around a bit. i prefer the supports for a climbing aid. shortly after, i find myself at the picnic area. plenty of people are just doing the rings and none of the loops. i stop by the observation point before heading back to finish 