p.1 #1 · Parunuweap Canyon Narrows, a.k.a. The Barracks
Remote section of the Virgin River, just outside the National Park.
I didn't see another soul from sunrise to sunset.
My new favorite place to visit in Southwest Utah. Link to Fat Man's Misery Post which is also part of the Parunuweap grand experience.
p.1 #6 · Parunuweap Canyon Narrows, a.k.a. The Barracks
Dave Dillemuth wrote:
Beautiful! Great set of images, Gordon.
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KCollett wrote:
Good looking set, Gordon.
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Oosty wrote:
Beautiful Gordon - you wouldn't want to be there if there was rain about, though!
Thank you all.
@Oosty: some areas of the canyon would be definitely life-threatening in a downpour.
It had rained a couple days earlier and this drainage for this river goes a hundred miles into Central Utah so I worried about the water clarity. I was delighted to find it crystal clear when I reached the river!
p.1 #7 · Parunuweap Canyon Narrows, a.k.a. The Barracks
stanparker wrote:
Wonderful series, Gordon. You have really been on a roll the past year or so, hiking some of the most dramatic canyons. Way to go!
Hi Stan,
You are very observant. 2019 was a strong year for my landscape photography with some great locations. The biggest was the Grand Canyon, but I also knocked on the doors of the Subway, surfed the Wave and saw Parunuweap. Gunlock waterfalls were flowing (first time in 7 years) and I made some other less renowned hikes too. I love getting out of town and into the wild indeed! I can only hope 2020 is as good to me.
p.1 #11 · Parunuweap Canyon Narrows, a.k.a. The Barracks
erielake wrote:
man, you caught the perfect conditions on that hike....great shots
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guidostow wrote:
Fine set Gordon!
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Sunny Sra wrote:
Gordon,
Very nicely done! I'm enjoying your travels.
@ Sunny: thanks I do enjoy your travels also
@ guidostow: thanks
@ erielake: the conditions truly were perfect. I felt like everything worked out as best as possible this hike!
p.1 #14 · Parunuweap Canyon Narrows, a.k.a. The Barracks
Some others has asked about access to this area. I do have one photo of the southeast part where I started my journey. It's north of Pipe Springs at the end of many unnamed dirt roads. The sun rises on this eastern part of Zion and the canyon below is where Parunuweap hides.
