THE WEST RIM TRAIL 
West Rim Trail photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2002 Joe Braun Photography

Just south of Potato Hollow is our first good look at the Great West Canyon. Temporarily
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West Rim Trail photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2002 Joe Braun Photography

Wait... what do you mean we have to hike up this hill? I thought Lava Point to the Grotto was all downhill!

West Rim Trail photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2002 Joe Braun Photography

Looking down into the Right Fork of North Creek. Each view of the west canyon is more spectacular than the last.

West Rim Trail photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2002 Joe Braun Photography

"Late Afternoon in the Great West Canyon" -- the money shot of the day! Temporarily disable
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Another giant twisted pine who got zapped by lightning. It's not safe to be the big man the forest.

West Rim Trail photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2002 Joe Braun Photography

As we make our way around the rim, the sun is getting low. Time to hit our designated camp site!

West Rim Trail photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2002 Joe Braun Photography

Our spot for the night, campsite #1. Just about all designated campsites on the West Rim Trail have a great setting.

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