Bryce Canyon - Sentinel
 

This is not a Zion question.

I have seen photos of a hoodoo in Bryce Park named Sentinel. It appears to be in the the area of thor's hammer and looks somewhat like it.

Is there any chance the name has changed or it may really be one and the same?

Also, has anybody hiked at all by flashlight. I've read about this but not too keen.

Hike by flashlight if you wish, but you should be reminded that diamondbacks hunt for rodents at night. If I were you, I would not...

Sentinel and Thor's Hammer are not the same formation.

You're unlikely to run into any snakes hiking in Bryce at night. It's simply too cold. They're not even commonly seen during the daytime. The "hottest" month is July with an average high of 80 and an average low of 44, not exactly conducive to snake activity.

The bigger problem I've run into hiking by flashlight (or headlamp) is that my depth perception and ability to determine rougness of the trail is thrown off. I can see the rocks, etc. but I stumble over them more, and I think it's because the low light doesn't allow my eyes/brain figure out how high rocks and stuff stick up off the ground, so I don't pick my feet up enough. It goes without saying that the scenery isn't too spectacular in the dark either, although the moon and stars are great.

There are some full moon hikes with a ranger. That would be a really cool way to experience Bryce if you're there for one.

Ok Weasel,

I know wher to find Thor's Hammer.

Where's the Sentinel?

By the way. Do you know where the Double Bridge is located? I know it's somewhere near the bottom of Navajo Loop.

Myer,

There is a "two bridges" (I think) near the bottom of Navajo Trail. Not sure about Double Bridge. Two Bridges are near the bottom and to the left (there is a small sign).

Haven't heard of the Sentinel.

cali,

You're probably correct. Two bridges sounds right.

I believe you were correct in your first post in that the Sentinel is near Thor's Hammer. I'm sorry I didn't look today - I think I saw it mentioned somewhere but can't remember exactly which viewpoint. I think it's near Sunset, but when you get to the park a ranger would be able to tell you for sure which viewpoint and trail you need.