MISERY CANYON (Fat Man's Misery) 
Misery Canyon (Zion National Park) -- © 2004 Joe Braun Photography

Another beautiful turn in the East Fork of the Virgin River!

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

Joe pays homage to the wonderful water spirits of Parunuweap!

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

Adventure Jeep drives past the infamous Powell Plaque.

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

The scramble out of Parunuweap. Not at all technical, but it could be a little intimidating
to those with no rock-scrambling experience.

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

Hiking up and out the "Checkerboard Mesa Escape Route" -- four miles of beautiful uphill slog.  It's time to pay the piper!

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

The late afternoon sun hits the amazing slickrock formations.

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

The sun goes down as we return to Checkerboard Mesa Canyon. Hiking the final stretch by headlamp isn't very much fun...