Hiking Utah….Part 2

Bryce Canyon, home of the Hoodoos.

Hiking at 7000 ft. – 8000 ft. has its challenges for those of us who live at about 400 ft. elevation; mostly our heart rates increase and our breathing gets a bit labored on the ascending climbs.

But it is worth it to hike between the canyon walls,

among the hoodoos and through the arches.

After arriving around noon on Friday, we took the guide book’s recommendation and drove to the various viewpoints.

Max got to come along for the ride.

He is such a sweet and well-mannered travel companion, we totally enjoy his company.

Our long and most challenging hike was about 4.5 miles. It included the Under the Rim Trail,

the Peek-a-Boo Trail (adequately named,)

Wall of Windows

and a part of the Navajo Trail.

Monday morning weather forecast indicated there could be some rain showers, so we elected to hike the 1.8 mile Queen’s Garden Trail and part of the Rim Trail. (It didn’t rain at all Monday morning.)

We ended our stay at Bryce Canyon with a celebratory dinner at The Lodge.

Photo

Not wanting to overwhelm with the hundreds of photos we took, these are a few of our favorites. If you want more, here is a link to images of Bryce Canyon National Park.

Today we will wander along the Scenic Byway, Utah 12 to Capitol Reef National Park. With lots of climbs it will be slow drive but we think The Wanderer can handle it. About the scenic, well maybe not so much, as once again rain is predicted.

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