THE EAST TEMPLE LOOP (East Temple Saddle)

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East Temple Loop photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2005 Joe Braun Photography
The grand view from the saddle. We now get a great look at Bridge Mountain (the highest mountain in view) and Hepworth Wash above the switchbacks. BUY PHOTO
East Temple Loop photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2005 Joe Braun Photography
A 360-degree view of the Upper East Canyon. View a larger version of the panorama!
East Temple Loop photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2005 Joe Braun Photography
Coming down the bowl northeast of the saddle. This is beautiful slickrock territory!
East Temple Loop photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2005 Joe Braun Photography
A cool little beehive hoodoo near the head of Shelf Canyon. BUY PHOTO
East Temple Loop photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2005 Joe Braun Photography
After crossing the head of Shelf Canyon (on the right), we walk south on the narrow shoulder before our final descent east (left) into Upper Pine Creek.
East Temple Loop photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2005 Joe Braun Photography
Meeshee does the slickrock dance once she knows we are close to safety!

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