PINE CREEK (Middle Pine Creek) 
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Middle Pine Creek photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2006 Joe Braun Photography

Soon enough, the canyon opens up and we're not quite subterranean anymore.

Middle Pine Creek photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2006 Joe Braun Photography

Looking up at one of the Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel windows. The constant sound of traffic reminds you
that you are far from being in the "wilderness."

Middle Pine Creek photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2006 Joe Braun Photography

Starting the forth rappel. "Did I leave the iron on?"

Middle Pine Creek photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2006 Joe Braun Photography

Looking back up at the fourth rappel.

Middle Pine Creek photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2006 Joe Braun Photography

The beautiful grotto beneath the final free rappel marks the end of the technical section
and the return to the world of the living.

Middle Pine Creek photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2006 Joe Braun Photography

Time for the slog out. Pine Creek is littered with enormous boulders that make the hike out a bit slow.

Middle Pine Creek photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2006 Joe Braun Photography

Standing underneath the impressive Great Arch. It's only about half a mile
to reach the exit at the second switchback.

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