Zion with Jerry - Part 3

We head back into the main part of Zion NP to the east end of the Mount Carmel Tunnel. Same parking area as Canyon Overlook... what the?? Jerry pulls in like its the corner store. "Down here" he says with a grin. "Pine cone soup."

We head for the edge of the road bridge, the opposite direction of the overlook, much to the concern of the anal-retentive tunnel attendant. We happily wave good-bye & scramble down the bank.
Canyoneers call this 'Pine Cone Soup' because the potholes are full of pine cones & other bits & pieces that can be downright nasty to jump into. Cut you up or even get you stuck. Little choice for them, we turn the other way up the dry wash of Pine Creek / Gifford Canyon.
Way cool. I love slot canyons!




Note the dead tree wedged way up above our heads. These are dangerous places when it rains... pine cones would be the least of your worries.

Well, what a day... more stops to come, how is Jerry gonna top this??