Canyon de Chelly, April

A beautiful April day in Chinle

led me to take a stroll down White House Trail in Canyon de Chelly.

Wading in the wash was a refreshing treat.

The sky and clouds and cliffs delighted me throughout my leisurely walk.

I returned refreshed and ready for life above the rim.

"Let's Run Down the Canyon"

A run down - and back up - White House Trail in Canyon de Chelly is a refreshing break from our usual gym workouts, especially when the weather lures us outdoors. A tunnel at the top of the trail welcomes us.

We are eager for the run

The White House Trail is a three mile round trip from the canyon rim down the switchbacks to the wash and a view of the ruins.

The canyon is always delightfully inviting

The trail is kept fairly smooth and is suitable for running. In some places the trail is hewn from the canyon wall.

Locals in training run down and up 2 or 3 times. Once is usually enough for us. 

Another tunnel near the bottom

On the way back up.

Going up is a little more trying than the coast down.

Back at the top


It's always a pleasure to take a workout day to run down White House Trail in Canyon de Chelly.

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For a glimpse of the ruins, click the link below:

White House Ruins ~ Canyon de Chelly