First, we go to the visitor center to get some information on the trails and ask for recommendations.

Due to some thunderstorms expected for the afternoon, there could be some flash flooding in the Zion Narrows and they do not recommend to go into the Narrows. However, there is the Hidden Canyon, which is always dry. Another nice hike were Angel's Landing.

We decide to make the riverside walk to get a glimpse into the narrows and do Hidden Canyon afterwards. Angel's Landing is put on the schedule for the next day.

For the Hidden Canyon Trail, we start at Weeping Rock and hike uphill. Half way to the saddle is the junction for Hidden Canyon.

The trail is not difficult. However, after the end of the official trail, scrambling is necessary at some points. At some points, you can reach the walls at both sides of the canyon with your arms.

When we are deep inside Hidden Canyon, a thunderstorm and some rain starts. We use on overhanging rock as a shelter and wait until the thunderstorm stops.

In the night, it starts to rain. All around the sky is grey. So, we decide to drive to Arches NP. We use a rain pause to pack our stuff and leave eastwards. Along the highway in Zion NP, we see a number of interesting, different rock formations.

  

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