We rested, hydrated, rearranged the backpack, and took pictures at the marker and then began our return trip. A few more pictures at the trailhead and we began the descent.

Down is nearly as challenging as up as you use the muscles in the front of your legs much more than normal. The three mile hike back to the parking lot was completed rather quickly as we had a strong wind behind us. We arrived back at the car at 2:30 pm. A total of four hours from start to finish.

Wildlife was a little sparse during our trek. We did see one antelope, a lizard, and a couple of horned toads. A very interesting hike. We walk regularly and so have our legs in good shape. We did not find the trip overly strenuous.