The West Rim

I have no reached the Western Rim and it is time for me to begin the long descent into the canyon.

Red and White

The commanding colors of Zion National Park.

Ghostly Tree

Whether it was fire or the fall that has brought these trees to their state of barenness, their beauty cares not.

Look High

As a sign of my admiration, I look up at these trees.

The Twist

A twist in this tree's formation is a parallel to the twisted descent I'm preparring to embark upon.

The White Cliffs

Not quite Dover but I'll take these instead.

The West Rim Glory

There she is...all of her.

My Route

I've determined I'll take this route down into the canyon? Oh you don't see a route? Neither did I.

Zion Valley

I still don't know if that's Zion Valley beyond those cliffs? Accord to my map I'm thinking it might be? Am I nearly halfway through the Trans-Zion Trail

To The Left

The view to my left.

To the Right

My view to the right.

The Fertile Zone

I believe that is where I need to get to.

The Plateau

Zion's Plateau is and will always be unforgettable.

The High Ground

The last look at the high ground.

Unnatural

I don't even bother anymore trying to understand how the Earth has made such wonder.

The Black Tree

Scorched but not forgotten.

Trail Found

After being a bit off the beaten path, it was high time to get back on track. Especially given the descent.

Don't Slip

One mistake here and its curtains.

Uneasy Steps

At first I was uncertain of this route but I got my sealegs eventually.

Rim Hugging

I certainly tended to lean more to the right.

Switch Backed

This route gave the brave a view from every angle as they descended into the lower reaches of Zion.

Boulder Chase

I was half expecting a giant boulder to start chasing me down this route.

Grasshoppa'

I have so much to learn.

Shy Bug

Its hard to tell here but this was the largest grasshopper I have ever seen...still.