So far, the major damage in the Canyon was to the stream and the west side of the road. But that was about to change. Just up from the Yarborough's cabin, it is obvious that the water has flooded the road.
Looking closely, it is apparent that where the stream curves from the Anderson's to the Davis's it decided to jump the streambed and go straight down the road. Its independent spirit probably saved the Davis's bridge, but it did not do much for the road.
Slabs of the road could be found on the sides, rocks and roots protruded through the chip seal, and pot holes had been created.
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The Davis cabin is on the left; Yarborough's behind to the right.
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Finally, just around the corner, we saw the devastation water can do. The river skipped the stream bed at the bottom of the Anderson's, and left this in its path:
Wow! The poor road did not have a chance. The debris pile at the Anderson's was impressive, and unfortunately, their footbridge was torn off the stream. A large rock slide on the other side of the river came down to the water, but it did not seem to hurt the cabin at all.
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| Part of the debris pile |
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The river behind the Anderson's. Quite a bit of new rock has appeared!
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