The beginning of the hike

If you go on the Virgin Narrows hike from top to bottom, the starting point is Chamberlain's Ranch (outside of Zion National Park boundaries). You can either be dropped off, and have someone meet you at the bottom; or you can leave your car there, and come back for it in another vehicle. Here is a picture of the drop off point:

The cute girls are my cousins Kami and Lori (Darin's sister) who didn't go on the hike. From there, you follow an old jeep trail, crossing the Virgin River occasionally as you descend into the canyon. Near the beginning of the hike, you might see cows grazing in adjoining fields, and other occasional evidences of humans such as this abandoned tractor:



The tractor was half hidden by the brush, but inspired the addition of the car that Trey notices as he and Uncle Marvin are hiking back to Chamberlains' Ranch. A little farther on we found this cabin:

Without giving too much away, the cabin obviously inspired Brady's theory of the hideout used by the robbers. It also comes into play again as Trey and Uncle Marvin are hiking out of the canyon.

More pictures later...