RUSSELL GULCH to WILDCAT CANYON TRAVERSE

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Russell Gulch to Wildcat Canyon Traverse photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2016 Joe Braun Photography
Looking back west at the arch alcove and the ramp pass to the north (right). Purchase a print of this photo!
Wildcat Canyon photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2015 Joe Braun Photography
The remote and elusive Wildcat Canyon on a beautiful rainy day. Purchase a print of this photo!
Russell Gulch to Wildcat Canyon Traverse photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2016 Joe Braun Photography
Before heading out, I explored down to the headwaters of the Left Fork to see a lovely slot section flowing from spring melt. Purchase a print of this photo!
Russell Gulch to Wildcat Canyon Traverse photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2016 Joe Braun Photography
Now it's time to pay the piper. The hike up out of Wildcat Canyon is a bit of a slog. Purchase a print of this photo!
Russell Gulch to Wildcat Canyon Traverse photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2016 Joe Braun Photography
The upper mile of Wildcat is overgrown and you will be fighting logs and bushes; I won't pretend that this part is fun. Purchase a print of this photo!
Russell Gulch to Wildcat Canyon Traverse photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2016 Joe Braun Photography
To avoid the last quarter mile of bushwhacking, you can scramble up the lava flow. Purchase a print of this photo!
Russell Gulch to Wildcat Canyon Traverse photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2016 Joe Braun Photography
Looking back down into Wildcat Canyon from the Wildcat Canyon Trail during a beautiful rainstorm. Time to hike the trail back to the Wildcat Trailhead! Purchase a print of this photo!

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