Here again, enjoy spectacular scenery looking up the canyon, and try to avoid thinking about the hike back up this brutal stretch. Once down, the trail continues along the floor of Dark Canyon. There's no water on the Sundance Trail until you reach the bottom of Dark Canyon. If your trip is in early spring, carry enough water from the trailhead to satisfy your needs until you can reach Lost or Lean-To canyons to resupply. Don't forget the insect repellent.
Mosquitoes hatch early here, although the bats try to keep their numbers down.
The bats' evening acrobatic show is entertaining. The water level usually enables you to hop across on rocks. Upstream are stands of cottonwood and alder, and higher up, pinyon-juniper. Signs of wildlife are abundant. Mule deer, desert bighorn sheep, and coyotes all reside here.