Past the waterfall and challenging narrows of Trail 3, a short turn-off to a blind canyon appears. This leads to the famous Punch Bowl, a canyon with a small waterfall that flows into a little, round pool. The waterfall was barely flowing this time, but it's still an interesting canyon to explore.
From above, one can see how narrow the short canyon is, and get a sense of scale compared to the larger canyons of Trail 3.
Even without a rush of water falling into the Punch Bowl, the view from inside the canyon is beautiful. The water on the creek bed reflects the colors of the sky, trees, rock, and moss, creating an interesting "abstract painting" on the canyon floor. With every step, the view and colors change - especially on a day when clouds obscure the sun for a short period.
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