Star Chamber Trip

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In this area are two pueblo ruins, a shallow cave, and petrogylphs. The final spot of the tour was an old stage coach road that snaked to the top of the mesa. 

 

Inside of the shallow cave there are are figures on horse back, black cross 'stars' and birds were among the items on the cave ceiling. 
Some of the ceiling art: dragonfly, birds, an "X" - one of the many star(s).  Also one the the many swallow nests on the left. 
Break for lunch
Up steep trail to the top of the mesa for a look at the ruins.
The scramble continues.
The last hurdle to get to the top. 
A tight squeeze.
The ruins at the top of the mesa.
Looking west.
Back down again.
The decent from a distance.
Lower end of the stage coach road.
The stage coach road.  The dead tree holds some of the rock fill in place. 
The group crossing the part of the stage coach road the has been built and filled in.  It is in good shape considering its age.