![]() Matt: Keith, Susan and I took one of the first shuttles of the day into the canyon, arriving at the trailhead at Weeping Rock just as the sun was touching the canyon rim. Since we only had one full day in Zion National Park, I wasn’t able to climb up to Observation Point – although it is now on my (long) list of hikes! Matt was kind enough to supply me with the words and photos (unless otherwise accredited) for this post, appreciate it bud! The hike ![]() Observation Point was the logical choice. It passes by a beautiful slot canyon and has less intense ledges than Angels Landing (although there are still some), however it is longer and has a greater elevation gain (but with a higher lookout as pay-off). My parents had already climbed Angels Landing four years earlier, and didn’t feel the need to do it again, while Matt isn’t a fan of crazy drop-offs. While my sister and I tackled Angels Landing, my husband, Matt, and my parents took on the longer hike to Observation Point on the other side of the valley. For helpful maps of the park, including this one, check out Why this hike? The trailhead is on the same side of the road as the shuttle stop. To get to the trailhead for Observation Point, take the park shuttle (or drive during the winter months when the Scenic Drive is open to private vehicles) to Weeping Rock, the sixth stop from the Visitor’s Centre. See my post on Angels Landing for a more detailed description of how to get to Zion National Park, as well as information on park fees and shuttles. ![]() Length: ~13km return (8 mile round-trip) with a 640m (2,100 ft) elevation gainįacilities: toilets at the carpark, otherwise none on the trail and no fresh water sources – make sure you take plenty of water and sunscreen. Observation Point is an amazing hike that showcases the best of Zion National Park, without the crowds of Angels Landing. Observation Point has wonderfully high views over Zion National Park, as well as beautiful slot canyons hidden along the trail. ![]()
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