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This sheltered overhang was completely encrusted with a layer of 

 salt similar to that which had been seen in Hermit canyon. From 

 this crust hundreds of stalactites depended, some of them attaining a 

 length of thirty or more inches. Water was constantly dripping from 

 their ends, proving that they were still in process of formation. 



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Fig. 26. — Mr. West crossing the Kaibab Suspension Bridge, 

 Grand Canyon, Arizona. 



The next day travel was resumed along the Tonto plateau, past 

 the Indian Gardens, to Pipe creek, where the next night was spent. 

 Leaving there at an early hour, a journey of two miles brought the 

 party to the south end of the Kaibab trail, which leads down from the 

 Tonto plateau, across the river and up Bright Angel canyon to the 

 north rim. This trail is not traveled as frequently as are those on the 

 south side of the river, and consequently is, in many places, much 



