JUGHANDLE ARCH (and the Center of the Universe)

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Jughandle Arch photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2008 Joe Braun Photography
The grand view from the Jughandle Arch plateau. BUY PHOTO
Jughandle Arch photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2008 Joe Braun Photography
Close-up view of the back side of the arch. BUY PHOTO
Jughandle Arch photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2008 Joe Braun Photography
"The Center of the Universe" as seen from the east. Following the lowest-angle sections of slickrock, one can hike up to the center saddle without too much trouble. BUY PHOTO
Jughandle Arch photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2008 Joe Braun Photography
Standing in the Center of the Universe, an isolated slickrock bowl hanging above the surrounding drainages. "Aires Butte" (peak 6492) is to the north (right) and "South Ariel Peak" is to the south (left). BUY PHOTO
Jughandle Arch photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2008 Joe Braun Photography
Coming down steep slickrock slopes to the west. Take your time finding the easiest route down. BUY PHOTO

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