Posts mark the way into the canyon.
The vast landscape of Capitol Reef.
It's hard to imagine the sheer size of the walls in Lower Muley Twist Canyon until you see it for yourself.
A natural curio cabinet.
Water-sculpted rock is a reminder that seasonal streams flow through the canyon.
Some of the rock walls have zebra stripes.
Purple pea flowers create a surprising parade of color.
Hiking beneath behemoth walls.
Curled, dried mud is all that remains from the last flash flood.
Catch the flowering cactus display in the spring time.
Occasional cottonwood trees offer much-welcomed shade to humans and animals alike.
A few pockets of water remain for the thirstiest of animals.
Claret cup cactus flowers stand out amid the drab desert colors.
Hiking through the narrowest part of the canyon feels like being in a maze.
The desert supports a wide range of flowering plants.
The long, hot, return trail leads back to the parking area.