CANAAN MOUNTAIN TRAVERSE

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Eagle Crags Trail to Lower Mountain photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2011 Joe Braun Photography
Heading down the cool little notch pass. Amazingly this was an old stock trail at one point. Purchase a print of this photo!
Eagle Crags Trail to Lower Mountain photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2011 Joe Braun Photography
Another view of scrambling down the pass. Note the spire in the distance. Purchase a print of this photo!
Canaan Mountain Wilderness (Utah) -- © 2022 Joe Braun Photography
The notch pass is fairly reasonable Class 2/3 hiking, but it is steep and can be a bit intimidating.
Eagle Crags Trail to Lower Mountain photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2011 Joe Braun Photography
Don't blindly follow the old stock trail all the way down to the valley below. Look for the shelf exit on the left (north). Purchase a print of this photo!
Eagle Crags Trail to Lower Mountain photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2011 Joe Braun Photography
The view east after the trail descends the sandy slope away from the mountain. Purchase a print of this photo!
Eagle Crags Trail to Lower Mountain photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2011 Joe Braun Photography
Now it's time to pay the piper and traverse 16 irritating gullies. Purchase a print of this photo!
Eagle Crags Trail to Lower Mountain photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2011 Joe Braun Photography
Beautiful desert scenery makes even the annoying sections of this hike interesting. Purchase a print of this photo!
Eagle Crags Trail to Lower Mountain photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2011 Joe Braun Photography
Approaching the wonderful Eagle Crags formations! Once back on the maintained trail, the hiking gets a lot easier again. Purchase a print of this photo!
Canaan Mountain Wilderness (Utah) -- © 2022 Joe Braun Photography
A view along the Eagle Crags Trail in late afternoon shadow. Purchase a print of this photo!
Canaan Mountain Wilderness (Utah) -- © 2022 Joe Braun Photography
Early evening along the Eagle Crags Trail. It's always nice to make it out before dark! Purchase a print of this photo!

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