2016-04-10: Zebra Slot Canyon & Harris Wash

4/10 (Sunday) – There was one more slot canyon we have been wanting to do while in the area. Unfortunately it was back over The Hogbacks and down Hole in the Rock road (love those cliffs & washboards roads).  The hike was over 6 miles and 4 hours but was so worth the walk. 

The entry into the slot was big enough but that didn't last long.

The Navajo sandstone walls were embedded with moqui marbles - sandstone balls cemented by a hard shell of iron oxide minerals. They are believed to be 2 to 5 million years old.  They get dislodged by water and roll down into the wash.  They have been used by shamans to calm the spirit.

The slot got so narrow you could not place your foot down in the crack.  

At times we had to remove our shoes and wade through freezing cold water.

or use the sandstone walls to 'bridge" over sections.

 Zebra Slot - named for the beautiful striping throughout.

Another fun hike.