MISERY CANYON (Fat Man's Misery)

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Misery Canyon (Zion National Park) -- © 2016 Joe Braun Photography
An early morning hike up Checkerboard Mesa Canyon.
Misery Canyon (Zion National Park) -- © 2019 Joe Braun Photography
Standing on top of the saddle of Checkerboard Mesa Canyon, looking back north from the way we came. Purchase a print of this photo!
Misery Canyon (Zion National Park) -- © 2006 Joe Braun Photography
A beautiful sunrise hits the south side of the White Cliffs.
Misery Canyon (Zion National Park) -- © 2016 Joe Braun Photography
Heading east, we cross several drainages to reach (the West Fork of) Misery Canyon.
Misery Canyon (Zion National Park) -- © 2019 Joe Braun Photography
Hiking along the potholed open drainage of Misery.
Misery Canyon (Zion National Park) -- © 2019 Joe Braun Photography
Soon enough, we reach the short rappel into the first slot section.
Misery Canyon (Zion National Park) -- © 2019 Joe Braun Photography
Coming down into some beautiful canyon light.
Misery Canyon (Zion National Park) -- © 2016 Joe Braun Photography
And in wetter times, this room can be a little more interesting...
Misery Canyon (Zion National Park) -- © 2016 Joe Braun Photography
Getting off rappel and preparing for the log walk of doom!
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