Upper Pine Creek to Spry Canyon

Winter is Zion is spectacular, but there is nothing like getting into the backcountry to see the frozen waterfalls and icicles. This hike began just east of the Zion Mt. Carmel Tunnel. From the tunnel, pass Shelf Canyon, the first route and go to the next. This is Upper Pine Creek. Drop down into the creek, looking for a good place to climb up to the top. The best place we found is opposite of the dark cave far up on the right. The hike up is steep and can be dangerous and scarey in spots. Don’t take children and be sure to wear good, sticky hiking shoes if you go. Once at the top the veiws are impressive. The West Temple is straight ahead. See if you can see the horse head in the West Temple.

Slick rock mountains tower all around the climb up location. Pine trees spot the rock and the landscape is magnificent. Continue the hike downward toward Spry Canyon. This is where the hike ends. If you are interested in Canyoneering look at www.climb-utah for more information.

This was a fun hike with two good friends, Bo and Tim. Thank you guys for taking me up to Spry Canyon!