Red Canyon Trail

We decided to take a break from Bryce Canyon and drove back up Hwy 12 to the town of Panguitch as we were badly in need of groceries.  Along the way we drove past the Red Canyon Trailhead and decided to turn in and get a little exercise.

Here are a few of the sights that greeted us along the trail:

Even the dead trees provide for a beautiful shot. 

The tree bark provides colour and texture when viewed up close

The eroded sandstone takes on the look of a field of mushrooms

Lori was standing tall and straight just like the trees. 

Some beautiful views from the plateau.
It was a long steady climb to get up there
with plenty of breaks to catch our breath 

Not sure where this tree is getting its water from

On our drive in to Bryce Canyon we passed a sign warning of low tunnels.
The height was stated at 13'6" and we are around 13'8".
We turned around and pulled over to make some  calls.
There was no other road to get into Bryce Canyon but we were
assured we wouldn't have a problem.  Turns out the 2 tunnels
in the picture were the offending tunnels.  The measurement is
taken at the side of the road so we drove down
the middle and had lots of room.  

Next up, more from Bryce Canyon.  I promise there will be an end to the Bryce pictures and I can move on to more current pictures.  Just been too busy to spend the time required to cull and edit my pictures.  Nice problem to have.

Later.