Trees growing here include Douglas-fir, juniper, and limber pine. The trail continues to wind down the slope until it crosses a draw. The path straightens out on the draw's left bank and briefly parallels the watercourse, then follows switchbacks down again and crosses the draw a second time. Along this section, the hoodoos and cliffs of Boat Mesa can be seen off to the southwest. Beyond the draw, the trail traverses a slope, crosses a wash bottom, then briefly climbs upslope before continuing its general descent.
Hoodoo formations tower overhead with fantastic views to the left.
A ground cover of manzanita colors the rocky slopes a verdant green. Near the bottom of the canyon, the trail passes beneath giant hoodoos surrounding Boat Mesa. To the left is the Fairyland Canyon watercourse and even more spectacular rock formations. The trail continues down across a few more draws, then begins to switchback upward. From the first right turn of this climb, the sheer cliffs of Boat Mesa can be seen to the right, followed by close views of the Sinking Ship.