Reflection Canyon
The April 2006 National Geographic published the article "Glen Canyon Revealed" with a picture of Reflection Canyon by Michael Melford. Since that moment, hikers have made a hard and difficult 16-18 mile round trip hike to see this unique and spectacular serpentine channel that marks this canyon. Individuals considering this trek beware, this isn't a hike for inexperienced hikers. There isn't any reliable water sources. There are several steep grades. The shot location takes shoes with grip as you traverse steep slick rock. The final 3 miles hasn't any recognizable reference points to the hilltop where he took his photo. For those that read this description, here is the trek into Reflection Canyon and out. It was a very challenging hike. The hike in where I hiked past my destination. www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/reflection-canyon--380. The hike out www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/reflection-canyon--382. This picture was taken shortly before sunset, which explains the background having the light. Especially with 50 mile ridge blocking the sun for the middle and foreground.
Reflection Canyon
The April 2006 National Geographic published the article "Glen Canyon Revealed" with a picture of Reflection Canyon by Michael Melford. Since that moment, hikers have made a hard and difficult 16-18 mile round trip hike to see this unique and spectacular serpentine channel that marks this canyon. Individuals considering this trek beware, this isn't a hike for inexperienced hikers. There isn't any reliable water sources. There are several steep grades. The shot location takes shoes with grip as you traverse steep slick rock. The final 3 miles hasn't any recognizable reference points to the hilltop where he took his photo. For those that read this description, here is the trek into Reflection Canyon and out. It was a very challenging hike. The hike in where I hiked past my destination. www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/reflection-canyon--380. The hike out www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/reflection-canyon--382. This picture was taken shortly before sunset, which explains the background having the light. Especially with 50 mile ridge blocking the sun for the middle and foreground.