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Gifford Canyon (Zion National Park) -- © 2003 Joe Braun Photography

Gifford Canyon isn't the most beautiful or photogenic canyon, but it is wonderfully serene.
A typical view in Gifford Canyon -- sandy and desolate.

Gifford Canyon (Zion National Park) -- © 2003 Joe Braun Photography

An old stone wall near the mouth of the canyon... used to regulate water perhaps?

Gifford Canyon (Zion National Park) -- © 2003 Joe Braun Photography

Looking back down into a slickrock bowl.

Gifford Canyon (Zion National Park) -- © 2003 Joe Braun Photography

Common to many washes in the East Canyon, rusty oxide seeps mix with clay/sand to produce a
wonderful quicksand. Always a joy to trudge through!

Gifford Canyon (Zion National Park) -- © 2003 Joe Braun Photography

The vegetation thrives on the runoff water of passing storms.

Gifford Canyon (Zion National Park) -- © 2005 Joe Braun Photography

Looking at a temporary waterfall during a rainstorm from a perch above the west side of Gifford Canyon.

Gifford Canyon (Zion National Park) -- © 2005 Joe Braun Photography

Closer view of the impressive waterfall.

Gifford Canyon (Zion National Park) -- © 2005 Joe Braun Photography

Gifford Canyon in water mode. Usually the canyon is mostly dry.

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