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Fig. 126. — Looking toward the King's River Canyon from Copper Creek 

 trail to Granite Basin. Note the steep bare walls of the canyon. The floor 

 of the canyon is much lower than can be seen in the picture. 



Fig. 127. — Granite Basin, along the main trail north from King's River 

 Canyon. The vegetation here is stunted, growing for the most part in crevices 

 in the rocks. Note the effect of the wind on the tree in the foreground. 

 Altitude 10,500 feet. 



