THE BARRACKS (East Fork of the Virgin River)

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The Barracks, Upper Parunuweap Canyon photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2019 Joe Braun Photography
Golden glow lights up the Barracks. Purchase a print of this photo!
The Barracks, Upper Parunuweap Canyon photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2019 Joe Braun Photography
Enter the golden corridor... Purchase a print of this photo!
The Barracks, Upper Parunuweap Canyon photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2012 Joe Braun Photography
Beautiful Narrows-like scenery deep in the belly of the canyon. Purchase a print of this photo!
The Barracks, Upper Parunuweap Canyon photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2009 Joe Braun Photography
Soon enough we reach the exit point on the right side of the canyon. Many people miss this spot, so a GPS and map are quite useful.
The Barracks, Upper Parunuweap Canyon (Zion National Park) -- © 2019 Joe Braun Photography
Around the corner from the exit point is the legendary Powell Plaque. Purchase a print of this photo!
The Barracks, Upper Parunuweap Canyon photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2009 Joe Braun Photography
The steep initial scramble out of Parunuweap. It's not a technical climb, but it could be intimidating to some.
The Barracks, Upper Parunuweap Canyon photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2009 Joe Braun Photography
Within minutes, we are several hundred feet above the river.
The Barracks, Upper Parunuweap Canyon photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2009 Joe Braun Photography
The "Checkerboard Mesa Exit Route" is four miles of scenery like this. Purchase a print of this photo!

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