ユタの峡谷・トップ20

This is a relatively easy slot canyon to get to, but the heat and sand can make it seem further than it is. However, it is beautiful and worth the effort, just be sure to never go in a slot canyon if there is thunderstorms in the area as they can flash flood in an instant!

"Queen Victoria" holds court over the Queen's Garden Trail. Many believe this hoodoo, or weathered pinnacle of rock, resembles the famous memorial statue to Queen Victoria in London.

We reach the spectacular Bryce Canyon. The bizarre rock formations ("hoodoos") are just as characteristic of Bryce Canyon as its forests. The combined forces of wind, water and ice have created a landscape of rock pillars in strange shapes and sizes. These rock formations are also called hoodoos. The hoodoos create a labyrinth of constantly changing shapes and colors from bright orange to pale pink or ochre. Here we take the opportunity to descend into the canyon. The change of perspective makes us really aware of the size of the individual rock formations. We see several chipmunks that are far too quick for my camera.

We reach the spectacular Bryce Canyon. The bizarre rock formations ("hoodoos") are just as characteristic of Bryce Canyon as its forests. The combined forces of wind, water and ice have created a landscape of rock pillars in strange shapes and sizes. These rock formations are also called hoodoos. The hoodoos create a labyrinth of constantly changing shapes and colors from bright orange to pale pink or ochre. Here we take the opportunity to descend into the canyon. The change of perspective makes us really aware of the size of the individual rock formations. We see several chipmunks that are far too quick for my camera.

The magic of this landscape, which has always inspired people's imagination, is described in a legend of the Paiute Indians. According to it, a long time ago the Legend People lived in a wonderful city that Coyote had built for them. When the Legend People began to behave ungratefully and badly towards Coyote, he turned them into immovable rocks as punishment. And so today, on hikes through the valley, we encounter curious-looking stone figures at every turn.

Lovely walk in the afternoon sun, plenty of shade and great underfoot.

The Mill Creek Trailhead is located in the south end of Moab on the end of some residential roads (so please be respectful of locals by parking only in the designated public parking lot and being careful not to blocks roads and driveways). While there are multiple side trails off of the parking lot to various swimming holes along Mill Creek, the main trail takes you past an old power plant spillway and to a stream where you get to choose whether to wade in the water or traverse the slopping slickrock next to the water. This is a fun way to begin your run up Mill Creek Canyon!

A worthwhile and easy hike to Queen's Garden that should not be missed. These hoodoos will amaze you forever.