Yesterday was my day off. I wanted to try a new trail, so I hiked Hidden Canyon. This is one of the lesser traveled hikes in Zion Canyon but I found the chains to be much more intense than Angels Landing. Our goal for the summer is to hike all the hikes in Zion National Park once. We literally are hiking four to five times a week to meet this goal. I loved hiking Hidden Canyon.
"The trail starts at Weeping Rock and climbs high onto the canyon walls. The trail is steep and at points the parks service has bolted chains into the side of the cliff. You'll be glad that they did because the trail is only 2 to 3 ft. wide and drops off for a few hundred ft. It is a little nerve racking when someone passes you on the trail. If you are afraid of heights skip this hike! The trail stops at the mouth of Hidden Canyon and over all you have come 2 miles and 850 vertical ft. You can continue up Hidden Canyon for another mile or so. This involves few rock scrambles and a few area that you need to climb."
While hiking along the chains I watched in slow motion as the girl in front of me trips and starts to slip. So scary!!! She recovered and hiked very slowly down the rest of the canyon.
Will post pictures later......
Jordan and I went rappelling in Pine Creek last night. It was a six rappel trip which included a 110 foot free fall rappel into a slot canyon. Amazing!
Mallory, Jordan and I tried to get permits to the wave. When we didn't win the drawing we decided to drive to the Grand Canyon. It was snowing so we drove back to Utah. The next day we stopped by the ghost town in Grafton, went to a few art gallories and slept! It was so much fun.
My friend Jordan and I met Dad and his friend Jim while they were on a photo trip. We went to Coyote Buttes in Arizona. 
"Angel’s Landing—if you have done your research, you know this hike is not for anyone with a fear of heights. You probably also know that it is one of the most unique and thrilling hiking trails in Zion national park. The trail to the top takes you along the narrow spine of a geological fin, complete with chains to help you reach the summit of this highly exposed rock formation. The clincher for most hikers is the last half-mile to the top, where you must climb along the narrow ridge that has dizzying drop-offs on both sides—nearly a 1,200 foot drop on one side, and over 800 feet down on the other. When you reach the top, stunning valley views and canyon vistas spread out as far as the eye can see—a spectacular award for those who brave the climb."
