Observation Point and Echo Canyon
The Observation Point Trail is one of the best hikes in Zion National Park and so when we returned to the park this fall, we hiked the 8 mile out and back trail once again. The trail winds up … Continue reading →
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Across the East Zion Slickrock
Zion National Park is a busy place and all of the hiking trails in the main canyon are very well-used, but routes can be hiked in the East Zion area which few people venture into. Most of these are routes … Continue reading →
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The desert hills of southwestern Utah run from the border with Arizona right up to the first peaks of Zion National Park. There are some trails through these hills outside of the park that are too hot to hike, except … Continue reading →
Northgate Peaks
Hiking trails starting on the Kolob Terrace Road in Zion National Park are far less busy than the hikes that start in Zion Canyon. The road starts in Virgin, 23 km west of Springdale/Zion. The paved road climbs into … Continue reading →
Many Pools and Tallstack Canyon Slot
The East side of Zion National Park is the area accessed off SR9 between the Zion – Mt. Carmel tunnel to the (East) Park Gate. There are a few pull-off parking spots and we can hike up or down … Continue reading →
The Watchman Trail
The Watchman Trail starts right by the Zion National Park Visitors Center and then climbs to a fine viewpoint and back. It is a popular hiking trail because of its easy access and rewarding views. Signs lead the way along … Continue reading →