HOP VALLEY TRAIL 
Hop Valley Trail photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2008 Joe Braun Photography

Standing on the safe side of the NPS fence...

Hop Valley Trail photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2008 Joe Braun Photography

The campsites are located on a lovely forested bench above the streamcourse.

Hop Valley Trail photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2008 Joe Braun Photography

Near Campsite A, the trail crosses the streambed and heads out the other side.
There are markers that indicate the way, but they can be easily missed.

Hop Valley Trail photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2008 Joe Braun Photography

The river runs dry...

Hop Valley Trail photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2008 Joe Braun Photography

Sublime view looking back down at the desolate streambed...

Hop Valley Trail photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2008 Joe Braun Photography

A nice viewpoint looking north before we make our final descent to join up with the La Verkin Creek Trail.
Gregory Butte stands proudly in the distance.

Hop Valley Trail photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2008 Joe Braun Photography

Bushwhacking the enchanting gamble oak before it's time to retrace our steps...

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