The Weeping Wall - due to changes in the rock layers and composition, water seeps from the rocks, into this dark area, where it continually rains from the cliff above.
The very wet conditions at the weeping wall support plant life. This is called a hanging garden.
Mix of red canyon walls, clear blue sky, and dark shadows.
The "knife-edge" and summit of the Angels Landing Trail.
Orange and yellow fall colors along the Hidden Canyon Trail.
Fall colors, with a vivid color enhancer used, along the trail to Hidden Canyon.
When you hike up into the canyon, the paved trail becomes a sheer cliff trail, with occasional stability chains.
Fall colors in contrast to a clear sky.
My dad and I on our way to Hidden Canyon!
The beginning of the canyon portion of the trail.
More fall colors within the canyon.
Wonderful view from the Hidden Canyon Trail.
Sheer cliff face along the trail.
A Natural arch in Hidden Canyon.
My dad, preparing to climb some boulders within Hidden Canyon. Of course, he watched me to see how NOT to do it!
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