Coal Pits Wash and Jenning Wash, Zion

Temples of Zion from Coal Pits Wash

Coals Pits Wash is a beautiful spot for anyone wanting to escape the crowds of Zion National Park.  This secluded area has a great trail into remote canyons.  The further you explore, the more rugged the scenery and trail.  As this follows a wash, the climb is pretty level if you come up from Rockville area.  Another shortcut is from Dalton Wash Road, passing a landmark cinder cone.

I came here for my birthday during the pandemic and saw no one else.  My daughters accompanied me as we explored to the ends of two canyons:  Coal Pits and the next-north canyon, Jennings Wash.  Both have water in the Spring, making drinking water an easy thing.  This is not the case in the hot summer, FYI.

Coal Pits Wash, typical views in the lower sections.  

Waterfall and Plant Life in Upper Coal Pits Wash

Water Slicing Through Sandstone Layer in Coal Pits Wash
Creating a Series of Tiny Lovely Waterfalls!

Water Chute right in the Lens of my Camera.  Coal Pits is a nice place to slow down
and enjoy smaller beauties!

Filling up with water in Jennings Wash.  This turns into a boulder
wonderland (nightmare) as you get higher up.