Creeks in Disappointment country (probably nowhere in the west) do not run straight. They meander. A lot.
When I’m using an arroyo as a pathway to get somewhere (whether broad or narrow, shallow or deep, they are flatter than surrounding areas, and sometimes, the extra miles (those curves) are outweighed by the lack of elevation change), I often “cut” the curves a bit, especially if I don’t have to climb too much.
Above, Dundee is doing exactly the same thing to get from where she and the band were grazing (the pic of Rowan a few days ago) to where water was trickling above ground in the arroyo bottom (which happened to be the Spring Creek arroyo).
Another tip for hiking in mustang country: Follow the mustangs’ trails. 🙂
Spring Creek Basin Mustangs 
Love all those layers of history in the bank behind Dundee. And of course, I love Dundee too. She is such a pretty mare. And you’re right, TJ. I like to follow mustang trails when I walk out there. Their paths are scenic and lead to interesting places! 😁
Her color is the perfect, blendy/complementary color (though, of course, I think that about all their fabulous colors!). 🙂 I definitely use as many of their trails as I can; they know the ways to get through everywhere!
Great picture! Dundee has really made herself at home! Also love the rock formations!
She’s spent more time in Spring Creek Basin (they all have) than her (their) home range of Sand Wash Basin. Wild! … So much history … all around. 🙂