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Dawn's early light near the trailhead at Lava Point.
Looking west toward the South Guardian Angel.
The trail winds through Potato Hollow.
Amazing views to the west of the Right Fork of North Creek and the Great West Canyon.
Looking back toward Heaps Canyon.
Fascinating rock formations in advance of the initial descent through the White Cliffs.
Beginning the descent through the White Cliffs.
A mule deer along the trail as the route descends toward Zion Canyon.
The trail winds through Behunin Canyon on its way to the main canyon.
The main canyon comes into view with the Great White Throne looming in the distance.
Hiking toward the edge of the main canyon.
Standing on the brink of the main canyon with Angels Landing and the Great White Throne in the distance.
Looking down at the iconic Walter's Wiggles.
Descending through Refrigerator Canyon.
Unbelievable views as the trail enters the main canyon.
Looking across the main canyon at the Great White Throne and Red Arch Mountain.
Near the end of the trail at the Grotto Trailhead, looking back at Angel's Landing above the Virgin River.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/07/2014
Walking along the high country at the begining of the West Rim Trail.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/07/2014
The West Rim's dramatic slot canyons.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/07/2014
Endless views from the West Rim Trail.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/07/2014
Sunset from the West Rim.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/07/2014
Camping under the desert stars along the West Rim Trail.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/07/2014
Descending along the West Rim Trail.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/07/2014
Optional Angels Landing side-trip (recommended).
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/07/2014
Careful of the narrow and difficult climb to Angels Landing.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/07/2014
View from Angels Landing.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/07/2014
On the way down to main Zion Canyon in the fall.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/07/2014
The Patriarchs, Zion National Park.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/07/2014
Cacti and fall colors in Zion National Park.