One of the most beautiful times to visit Zion National Park is in the fall. There are not near as many people, the weather is much more pleasant, and the fall colors are spectacular. While camping there in late October the weather was quite rainy and Caleb wasn't feeling well so we decided that instead of canyoneering, Bob and Hannah would take a hike up Angel's Landing. It turned out to be a a great decision as Hannah did great and had a great time experiencing one of the best hikes in Zion. The unsettled weather also set things up for great photo opportunities.
This is a picture of Hannah at the Visitor's Center water filling station before starting out on our hike.
Hannah on her way up Angels Landing.
At the beginning of the "Walters Wiggles" section of the hike. "Walters Wiggles" is a 21 switchback section of the trail named after the parks first superintendent, Walter Ruesch.
At Scout's Lookout.
Looking south down the main Zion canyon before the steep section of the hike.
A different view down the canyon.
Hannah and her dad at "Little Angels Landing". This is where we stopped because the rain had made the rock too slick and unsafe for the more exposed sections further on.
Hannah holding onto the chain handrails the Park Service has bolted to the rock on the exposed sections of the hike.
Looking down "Walters Wiggles" from the top.
On our way down from the hike, this was the view we had of the lower section of the Angels Landing trail.