LA VERKIN CREEK TRAIL (Lee Pass to Willis Creek) 
La Verkin Creek Trail photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2004 Joe Braun Photography

Continuing up the La Verkin Creek Trail, the canyon starts to head into the northwestern corner
of the park. Now we are entering territory that few people travel to.

La Verkin Creek Trail photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2004 Joe Braun Photography

Campsite #20 near Beartrap Canyon. This will be our cozy little home base for the next two days.

La Verkin Creek Trail photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2004 Joe Braun Photography

The cook prepares a wicked dinner. Dehydrated chili-mac rules!

La Verkin Creek Trail photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2004 Joe Braun Photography

The mad scientist purifies water and discovers the cure for the common cold.

La Verkin Creek Trail photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2004 Joe Braun Photography

The mouth of Beartrap Canyon at dawn; a wonderfully eerie mood!

La Verkin Creek Trail photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2004 Joe Braun Photography

Here are the remnants of the 1998 Beartrap Canyon log jam. Before 2003, the stream was clogged
and stagnant with a few dead deer floating in it. Yum!

La Verkin Creek Trail photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2004 Joe Braun Photography

Beartrap Canyon Falls -- beautiful and Zen-like water and alcove.