Travel: Zion National Park, Utah (2 of 2)
2025-05-22 - Zion National Park, southwest Utah - Photo by Robert Ellis, robertelliswoodworking.com
Robert writes, "Another image from the Canyon Overlook Trail. This is only a small portion; more properly the end of the canyon and bus route through it. You can just make out the road in the canyon floor meandering through park. From the canyon floor--near here, but not visible in this photo--is the trail head for the 'Wading the Narrows', the second most popular hike after #1: Angel's Landing.
Wading the Narrows is a slot canyon that has the Virgin River running through. It goes on for miles, but most turn around after about a half mile. The water is extremely cold, with small 'boulder' type rocks that are hard to see that add difficulty to the hike. Walking sticks help with navigating the swift water. You can rent hiking sticks as well as waders in the park.
This is as close to the edge as I cared to go...these two apparently have no fear of heights, since they were chatting away with feet dangling over the 1000 foot cliff." Comments | Permalink
2025-05-22 - Zion National Park, southwest Utah - Photo by Robert Ellis, robertelliswoodworking.com
Robert writes, "Another image from the Canyon Overlook Trail. This is only a small portion; more properly the end of the canyon and bus route through it. You can just make out the road in the canyon floor meandering through park. From the canyon floor--near here, but not visible in this photo--is the trail head for the 'Wading the Narrows', the second most popular hike after #1: Angel's Landing.
Wading the Narrows is a slot canyon that has the Virgin River running through. It goes on for miles, but most turn around after about a half mile. The water is extremely cold, with small 'boulder' type rocks that are hard to see that add difficulty to the hike. Walking sticks help with navigating the swift water. You can rent hiking sticks as well as waders in the park.
This is as close to the edge as I cared to go...these two apparently have no fear of heights, since they were chatting away with feet dangling over the 1000 foot cliff." Comments | Permalink