The trail was mostly exposed, with very little shade through this section. Thankfully, there was plenty of water, which many tadpoles were enjoying too!
An eerie walk through a long concrete tunnel lead directly to Vasquez Rocks – the site where many films and TV shows have been made, including Star Trek.
After a few miles of stopping almost constantly to enjoy the sights, the trail became an official road walk through the town of Agua Dulce, for ~3.5 miles.