MISERY CANYON (Fat Man's Misery) 
Misery Canyon (Zion National Park) -- © 2006 Joe Braun Photography

In the lower slot section, an old log takes us across the bottomless chasm.
(OK, so it was really only two feet deep!)

Misery Canyon (Zion National Park) -- © 2004 Joe Braun Photography

Yet another chute slide into the mud! Note: a year later this spot was three feet deeper,
requiring a rappel or handline -- a reminder that the landscape is always changing!

Misery Canyon (Zion National Park) -- © 2006 Joe Braun Photography

Money shot of the day: Dark Arch hidden in the subterranean section of the canyon.

Misery Canyon (Zion National Park) -- © 2006 Joe Braun Photography

Beautiful sandstone formations carved out by the flowing water.

Misery Canyon (Zion National Park) -- © 2004 Joe Braun Photography

"I can't believe you told me that this hike would be easy!"

Misery Canyon (Zion National Park) -- © 2004 Joe Braun Photography

Near the end of the canyon, we now have some flowing water.

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