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- Statistics:
- Date Hiked: May 19, 2001
- Miles Hiked: 8.00
- Elevation Gain: 2,148'
- Hiking Partner(s): None
- Description:
- If you read the description from
the last hike, you are aware that I am out of my element experiencing
some different country in southwestern Utah. Observation Point is
also located inside of Zion National Park and this hike offers many of
the same views as Angel's Landing. This hike is a bit longer and
doesn't require the use of your hands.
- After descending Angel's Landing
and having some lunch, I started off on another hike. The
Observation Point trail starts out relatively aggressive, and I would
estimate that all of the elevation gain is made in the first three miles
before reaching the east rim where it levels off. I made it to the
terminus of this hike in 2 hours and didn't spend a whole lot of time
there due to the deteriorating weather.
- I spent part of my day with a
group of college kids from South Carolina. They were all majoring
in geology and were visiting this area of the country for a few weeks
this spring. I also visited with an older couple who told me about
there trip to the Himalayas. I hope I am still on the trail when I
am 50 and 60 years old.
- A few showers rolled through
during the afternoon, and I simply laughed at the fools in flip flops
and tank tops as I put my rain jacket on and relaced my hiking
boots. Talk about being under prepared.
- Anyway, I observed from
Observation Point and headed back to the trailhead where I took the rest
of the bus trip to the end of the Zion Canyon and back to the visitor
center where my hot Chevy Metro was waiting for me. I drove back
to St. George, bought my wife and kids something at the Old Navy outlet
store, had a steak and a beer, and hit the sack. The next morning,
I drove to Las Vegas and flew back to Spokane.
- Maps:
- Here is the park map of the area
I hiked in. To the north the canyon ends and is only wide enough
for the Virgin River, which is where the "Narrows" hike
begins. To the south is the park entrance.
- Click here to view a 2D map of
the area where this hike is located.
- Photographs:
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