Continued from the previous page.
Soon the trail descends between large sculpted walls, crosses
a small wash, and goes back up again through a rather steep slot canyon
that resembles the one on the Twin Bridges side of the Navajo Loop --
but this one is shorter:
Looking back
Jim climbs up the switchbacks near the top of the
slot canyon.
Looking down the slot canyon from about halfway up
There is another tunnel at the top of the slot canyon. The next two
photos show dramatic framed views that look back and ahead, respectively:
Beyond the tunnel the trail winds up and downhill
through more beautiful formations in the massive Bryce
Amphitheater (notice a theme here??).
Even though the trail goes
within a few feet of this large window,
it's easy to miss because the
rocks behind it are so similar in color.
Above and below: At higher points on the
trail you can see many miles east to the
Aquarius Plateau (far background). Bristlecone
Point is in the middle background.
Looking back, these formations
look like castles, crowns, and chess pieces.
The trail gradually ascends to a narrow passageway that funnels hikers
out to a landing with an impressive panorama north and west toward the sculpted
walls of the "Silent City" and the rim between Sunset and
Inspiration Points:
Looking back toward the narrow
passage through the rocks
From there the trail continues switchbacking down to the intersection
with the Horse Trail. There are good views of the surrounding sculpted
rock walls all the way down to the low point on the trail:
View down to the large Bryce
Canyon wash and the lower part of the Navajo Trail Loop
If you have the time and ability, be sure to include the Peekaboo Loop
in your hiking itinerary at Bryce Canyon National Park. It's a truly
memorable trail.
Next entry: our horse ride on the Peekaboo Loop Trail
Happy trails,
Sue
"Runtrails & Company" - Sue Norwood, Jim O'Neil,
Cody the ultra Lab, and Casey-pup
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