THE TRANS-ZION TREK (The Zion Traverse)

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West Rim Trail photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2016 Joe Braun Photography
While you don't have to get close to the edge, the exposure could be intimidating to some... BUY PHOTO
West Rim Trail photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2008 Joe Braun Photography
Looking down the head of Behunin Canyon. BUY PHOTO
West Rim Trail photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2008 Joe Braun Photography
Descending down the roof of the world, the main canyon becomes more visible far below. BUY PHOTO
Angels Landing (Zion National Park) -- © 2007 Joe Braun Photography
Scout's Lookout marks the junction of the Angels Landing spur trail. If you have a spare one to two hours and can handle the exposure, do this hike! BUY PHOTO
West Rim Trail photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2016 Joe Braun Photography
Continuing down the West Rim Trail is Walter's Wiggles, the clever set of switchbacks that take down a seemingly impossible ridge. BUY PHOTO
West Rim Trail photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2016 Joe Braun Photography
Dayhikers zigzagging their way through Refrigerator Canyon. BUY PHOTO
Angels Landing photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2007 Joe Braun Photography
Coming out into the wide open main canyon. BUY PHOTO
Angels Landing photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2015 Joe Braun Photography
A final set of zig-zags in the trail take us down to ground level. BUY PHOTO
West Rim Trail photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2016 Joe Braun Photography
This stretch of trail ends at the Grotto Trailhead. Walk the valley floor road north a mile to pick up the East Rim Trail at the Weeping Rock Trailhead. BUY PHOTO

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