We drove up to Cedar Breaks National Monument in Utah to do 2 hikes. The first hike was the Ramparts Trail, 4 miles round trip with 600 ft loss/gain, mostly around 10,000 ft.
We arrived at the trail as the sun was still low to the east and there had been rain last night, so the colors were intense.
Near the beginning of the trail we were walking on the layer of white rocks.Panorama showing the contrast between the upper white rocks and the yellow/orange/red layers below.
I have lots of photos along this trail, with little to say, except "awesome beauty!"
another pano
view at Spectra Point looking west
view at Spectra Point looking northward
Between Spectra Point and Ramparts Overlook, the trail took us past several large Bristlecone pine trees.
views along the trail towards Ramparts Overlook
fabulous Bristlecone pine stump
views from Ramparts Overlook
views as we hike back up to the trailhead when the sun is higher above the horizon 
After the hike, we walked over to the Point Supreme Overlook, accessed from the same parking area.
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