We had some great hiking near Las Vegas, but it was getting just too hot! Mid-90s, even with low humidity, can be uncomfortable and is not good hiking weather. North to Utah!
Our first stop was in Beaver, Utah - within driving distance to Zion National Park's western unit; Cedar Breaks National Monument; Parowan Petroglyphs & Dinosaurs Tracks; and, Bryce National Park.
(Please remember to click to enlarge the pictures!)
Starting out on the Taylor Creek Trail to Double Arch Alcove in Zion National Park. (Tuesday, April 24)
Sharing the trail!
Beautiful Double Arch Alcove at the end of the trail.
Cedar Breaks National Monument overlook. (Wednesday, April 25)
This is as far as we could go because the road was blocked by snow.
Back down the road we hiked to a slot canyon with waterfall.
Outside of Parowan is one of the world largest collection of petroglyph panels and...
dinosaur tracks.
View of Bryce Canyon from Bryce Point trailhead. (Thursday, April 26)
We are now in Provo, home of BYU. Today we hiked a portion of Provo River Parkway Trail to Bridal Veil Falls. Note that there are two major falls segments, one in the picture center and one near the horizon. The elevation drop of the two combined is very impressive. (Sunday, April 29)
This week's hikes:
Length - 19.27 miles
Duration - 10 hours, 23 minutes
Elevation gain - 2, 681 feet
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