David and I decided to attempt our fourth try for Hepworth Wash Arch in Zions National Park. We know how difficult this hike is so we strip our day packs of anything that could save weight; i.e. flashlight, gloves, etc. We drove down to Springdale Friday afternoon and stayed in a cabin at the Zions […]
Hepworth Wash Strike Three
David and I headed south to Zion National Park for three days of arch hunting, taking pictures and just enjoying the area after a long winter. One day we spent hiking up Gifford Canyon and trying to get into Hepworth Wash to see the natural arch reportedly located there. Third attempt at Hepworth Wash – […]
Hepworth Wash Strike Two
David and I drove down to Zion National Park again to try the Hepworth Wash hike and climb. When we finally climbed to the top of Gifford Canyon overlooking Hepworth Wash, we choose to descend one of several drainages, hoping that this one will allow us access into the wash. Our choice turns out to […]
Zion’s rare places
The goal was to travel to Zion National Park to try to hike to a large arch in Hepworth Wash, south of the Zion Tunnel. David and I hiked several miles up Gifford Canyon and then climbed up about 900 feet to a pass into Hepworth Wash. Along the way, there were a lot of […]