4/9 Hike at Kanarra Falls

​We let the sun warm the chilly morning air before setting off on a hike at Kanarra Falls through a slot canyon. The four-mile in and out hike started on a jeep trail before joining the banks of the Kanarra Creek about half-way in. The trail criss-crossed the creek several times. We picked up walking sticks to help us balance as we rock hopped over the icy cold water, which had pools as deep as 10 inches. Dirt banks disappeared in the last 200 yards of the slot canyon and we continued through the freezing cold creek bed to the first and largest waterfall. 

Angie wore water sandals over socks so her feet spent a lot of time in the 34 degree water. Hank kept his hiking boots on and managed to get by with only wet toes until, part way back, one foot slipped off a rock into a pool that soaked his whole boot. The hike required concentration which was paid off with a special experience at the foot of the waterfall. The canyon was so narrow, it was almost a cave. This hike rivals Angel's Landing at Zion, in Hank's view.