Hoodoos in the Snow Bryce Canyon National Park

October 22, 2018

At the outset of a lengthy hiking tour, friend Gary and I are headed over from Cedar City to Escalante.  Because it snowed here within the last couple of days, the road over the 10,000-foot pass is slushy and icy.  Although entering the park proper is not on today's itinerary, Gary suggests that the recent dusting of white stuff could provide some interesting photographs up there, and I agree.

Entering Red Canyon

The two famous tunnels have undergone a major overhaul.  Just last April I was compelled to detour around them.

It looks almost as if the cutout section has been encased in plastic

From the park turnoff, it is but five miles to the best viewing area.

Sunset Point

Wow!  I cannot imagine it actually being better here near sunset.

The snow does indeed provide some nice contrast to the stark coloration of the hoodoos.

Navajo Loop Trail
A mini-arch on the left

My first 'winter' outing at Bryce

Arches near the rim

Note the nifty little trail tunnel near the bottom of the next photo:

Exquisite lighting

The other principal viewpoint is at the southern end of the amphitheater.

Looking north from Bryce Point

Part of the Wall of Windows

§: Well, that was a great diversion, and we did bag some great photographs.  A hike here today would be nice, but there is a schedule to keep.