Red Canyon Tunnels Utah 12 Highway
During the summer of 1924, J.W. Humphry, the Supervisor of Powell National Forest (now a part of the Dixie National Forest) was so amazed with the wonders of th...
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During the summer of 1924, J.W. Humphry, the Supervisor of Powell National Forest (now a part of the Dixie National Forest) was so amazed with the wonders of the Bryce Canyon area that he wanted to make the area accessible by automobile. To secure funding for construction of a road, Humphry was to impress local dignitaries by digging two tunnels to create a gateway to Bryce Canyon. Humphry's dream became a reality on June 1, 1925 when the Red Canyon Tunnels were completed. Utah 12 passes through these two tunnels as part of the Red Canyon. Both tunnels are very short, and they cut through the red rock. Pull outs are available on either side of both tunnels to allow for picture taking and closer inspection. A bicycle and walking path is located adjacent to the highway on the south side, and that allows for safe walking between the two tunnels.
Tunnel Trail starts near the western most tunnel, it climbs 200 feet to a viewpoint over the road, valley and the surrounding wooded hills. This is the vantage point in which this photo was taken; it enables a photographer to encompass both tunnels in one shot.
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Tunnel Trail starts near the western most tunnel, it climbs 200 feet to a viewpoint over the road, valley and the surrounding wooded hills. This is the vantage point in which this photo was taken; it enables a photographer to encompass both tunnels in one shot.
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1Ernesto
July 30, 2015
It is exactly the same POV that they used on a brochure to advertise Red Canyon. It was fun figuring out how to access the same vantage point and then snap the photo without cars and trucks in it.
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1Ernesto
July 31, 2015
It truly is an amazing place with so many trails and land features to capture the imagination. Thank you very much for the "Absolute Masterpiece" peer recognition.
Flosno
August 23, 2015
Wow.....Ernesto....hope we're going to see this type of beauty when we have our motorhome trip across the States in a few weeks time
1Ernesto
August 24, 2015
I know you will and that you will capture that beauty in many photos which you will also share. We wish you a most pleasant and safe trip while you are here visiting us.
Akire
January 18, 2016
Beautiful capture! Thanks for the Information. Vt. Resource Travel Inspiration.
1Ernesto
September 12, 2016
Thanks! It was a wonderful challenge trying to duplicate anothers work, glad you like it.
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mcampi
September 04, 2017
I really thank you for the information to go along with your wonderful photography. I adds so much to the story of the picture.
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