Far Up Right Fork of Zion's North Creek there is an Oasis
Waterfall, flowers and redrock located in Zion's Right Fork of North Creek Ever since hiking to Double Falls in 2011, I have wanted to return and explore further. I made it happen this year and hiked all the way into the deepest part of the canyon possible without ropes, harnesses and such: Barrier Falls. While Barrier Falls is not particularly scenic, seeing the "Barrier" remains quite an accomplishment because the hiking here is so slow, rocky and wet. The last mile is pure bushwhacking and bouldering. Below Barrier Falls, this smaller and idyllic pool and waterfall are located. The waters are cool on my legs. I'd often wade up to my thighs and sometimes higher. I loved the sound of falling water on the rocks and a breeze through the trees. No other disturbances in this remote location. I loved these little red flowers. As I saw them, I wanted to include them somehow in a grander photograph of the surroundings. Getti...