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Echo Canyon - Zion National Park
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Hike to the Lower Emerald Pools
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  • Updated By windsorgirl on October 31, 2004
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    • Waterfall at Lower Emerald Pool - Zion National Park
    Waterfall at Lower
    Emerald Pool
    by windsorgirl
    Departing from the Zion Lodge, cross the street and head over the bridge to the start of this easy .6 mile hike to the Lower Emerald Pool.

    Apparantly there is always a waterfall here falling into the pool, however I doubt that it normally has the volume that we witnessed on our visit. The trail is paved to the first pool and from there you can walk behind the waterfall, it may be quite muddy, for this view of the waterfall from the other side.

    From this point you can continue another mile up 150 feet to the Middle and Upper Emerald Pools. Due to the muddy and slippery conditions, we stopped at the Lower Emerald Pools.

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  • Directions: this hike departs from the Zion Lodge
  • Website: http://www.nps.gov/zion/
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    GREAT WHITE THRONE
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  • By mtncorg on August 21, 2004
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    • The Great White Throne towers above the Virgin - Zion National Park
    The Great White Throne
    towers above the Virgin
    by mtncorg
    One of the World's grandest rock monoliths, the Great White Throne towers over 2500 feet above the North Fork of the Virgin. Mammoth, gigantic, elephantine are just a few of the adjectives that come to mind. Pictures are best taken in the late afternoon with classic shots taken from the valley floor just past Weeping Rock.

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  • Address: ZNP, SR9, Springdale, UT 84767-1099
  • Phone: (435) 772-3256
  • Directions: Kolob Canyons entrance is gained from I-15, exit 40. I-15 passes west of Park connecting with UT-9 and 17 to Park. US-89 passes east connecting with UT-9. Zion Canyon Visitor Center is a short distance from Park's South Entrance adjacent to Springdale.
  • Website: www.nps.gov/zion
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    EAST RIM II
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  • By mtncorg on August 21, 2004
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    • Angels Landing far below on East Rim trail - Zion National Park
    Angels Landing far below
    on East Rim trail
    by mtncorg
    Several other trails come off the East Rim trail. The first goes to Hidden Canyon, a narrow slot canyon whose entrance is 'hidden' from view below. The canyon is directly to the eas of the Great White Throne and involves steps cut into the rock and chain cables to help with loose sections of the way. Halfway up the East Rim trail, Echo Canyon trail branches off, continuing up the canyon - where the East Rim trail begins to climb out of the canyon. The Echo Canyon trail leads to several other eastern trails - Cable Mountain, Deertrap Mountain and the East Entrance trail. Climbing out of Echo Canyon offers grand views out towards Angels Landing, far down below to the west.

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  • Address: ZNP, SR9, Springdale, UT 84767-1099
  • Phone: (435) 772-3256
  • Directions: Kolob Canyons entrance is gained from I-15, exit 40. I-15 passes west of Park connecting with UT-9 and 17 to Park. US-89 passes east connecting with UT-9. Zion Canyon Visitor Center is a short distance from Park's South Entrance adjacent to Springdale.
  • Website: www.nps.gov/zion
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    MORE ANGELS
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  • By mtncorg on August 21, 2004
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    • Final summit ridge of Angel's Landing - Zion National Park
    Final summit ridge of
    Angel's Landing
    by mtncorg
    The climb to Scout Lookout passes through 21 short switchbacks - Walter's Wiggles. Your sweat is compensated for by grand views up and down the Zion Canyon. Scout Lookout - at the top of the Wiggles, is as sheer as the Landing, offering a great view of the way ahead up the ridgeback of the monolith. Footing can be hazardous when condition are wet. Chains help with the footing for the final ascent.

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  • Address: ZNP, SR9, Springdale, UT 84767-1099
  • Phone: (435) 772-3256
  • Directions: Kolob Canyons entrance is gained from I-15, exit 40. I-15 passes west of Park connecting with UT-9 and 17 to Park. US-89 passes east connecting with UT-9. Zion Canyon Visitor Center is a short distance from Park's South Entrance adjacent to Springdale.
  • Website: http://www.nps.gov/zion/WalksAndHikesPages/AngelsLanding.htm
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    GATEWAY TO THE NARROWS
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  • By mtncorg on August 21, 2004
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    • Along the Gateway to the Narrows trail - Zion National Park
    Along the Gateway to the
    Narrows trail
    by mtncorg
    The hike of the Narrows is Zion's most popular backcountry outing. Covering 16 miles one-way - and you normally only go one-way down - the way requires hiking permits from the Visitor Center even for dayhikes. You first have to find your way to Chamberlain's Ranch - at the end of an 18 mile dirt road off UT 9 east of the East Entrance. To hike the Narrows you have to be well-prepared - much of your hike will be in the water - up to chest deep. Flash floods are a major hazard so be well attuned to weather conditions. All-in-all, this is what Crete's Samaria Gorge hopes to be, only here you won't have to share the experience with thousands of others off the bus! http://www.nps.gov/zion/ZionNarrows.htm

    If you don't have time or desire to do the Narrows, you can get a taste by hiking the Gateway to the Narrows trail. This is an easy flat 1.6 mile trail going along the riverside from the Zion Canyon road end at the Temple of Sinawava. Springs abound along the route as you meander to where the canyon walls come ever-closer together.

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  • Address: ZNP, SR9, Springdale, UT 84767-1099
  • Phone: (435) 772-3256
  • Directions: Kolob Canyons entrance is gained from I-15, exit 40. I-15 passes west of Park connecting with UT-9 and 17 to Park. US-89 passes east connecting with UT-9. Zion Canyon Visitor Center is a short distance from Park's South Entrance adjacent to Springdale.
  • Website: http://www.nps.gov/zion/WalksAndHikesPages/RiversideWalk.htm
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    ANGEL'S LANDING
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  • Updated By mtncorg on September 27, 2005
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    • Angels Landing looms high above the Virgin - Zion National Park
    Angels Landing looms high
    above the Virgin
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    From the Grotto Picnic area along the Zion Canyon road - just north of Zion Lodge - the West Rim trail takes off. In just under 2 miles you ascend 1000 feet to Scout Lookout. Here is where the rougher trail to Angel's Landing takes off - another mile out and 500 feet up, grabbing cables anchored intothe ground as you go. This part of the trail is not for the acrophobic as you are 1500 feet straight up from the North Fork of the Virgin River, you are center stage in Zion's glory! This is not a trail to try if the weather is wet or icy. The visual rewards are great, but not that great.

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  • Address: ZNP, SR9, Springdale, UT 84767-1099
  • Phone: (435) 772-3256
  • Directions: Kolob Canyons entrance is gained from I-15, exit 40. I-15 passes west of Park connecting with UT-9 and 17 to Park. US-89 passes east connecting with UT-9. Zion Canyon Visitor Center is a short distance from Park's South Entrance adjacent to Springdale.
  • Website: http://www.nps.gov/zion/WalksAndHikesPages/AngelsLanding.htm
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    EAST RIM TRAIL
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  • Updated By mtncorg on May 1, 2005
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    • Zion Canyon from top of East Rim trail - Zion National Park
    Zion Canyon from top of East
    Rim trail
    by mtncorg
    3.6 miles and 2150 feet of elevation gain gets you atop Observation Point - 6507 feet - for a jaw-dropping view over Zion Canyon. The trail begins from Weeping Rock, so named for the cliffside spings which drip over an overhang you walk by. Pushing on through the beautiful narrow Echo Canyon, you scenically work your way out of the canyon until you reach a plateau for the final 1/2 mile to the viewpoint. Guidebooks mention 7 hours for the hike though that seems rather generous. You should think about doing this hike in the early morning hours though as it get rather warm up there. From the top you can pick out many of the features of Zion Canyon. The Great White Throne is straight across from you; Angel's Landing is but a bump far below.

    There is little solitude on this or any other trail in Zion Canyon. Regardless, this is one of those trails you must do. The view over the canyon from atop is grandeurous with a capital 'G'! The trail is actually cement most of the way up - maybe to avoid erosion and/or because of the innumerable pairs of feet that tread this trail. It is like the trail up Yosemite Falls, the Plain of Six Glaciers at Lake Louise, or the long winding way to the top of Mt Whitney in California - one of those trails that will sear in your memory the glories that await you in the Wild; even if you have to share the experience:-]

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  • Address: ZNP, SR9, Springdale, UT 84767-1099
  • Phone: (435) 772-3256
  • Directions: Kolob Canyons entrance is gained from I-15, exit 40. I-15 passes west of Park connecting with UT-9 and 17 to Park. US-89 passes east connecting with UT-9. Zion Canyon Visitor Center is a short distance from Park's South Entrance adjacent to Springdale.
  • Website: www.nps.gov/zion
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    Hike to Angel's Landing
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  • Updated By windsorgirl on November 24, 2004
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    • on the path to Angel's Landing - Zion National Park
    on the path to Angel's
    Landing
    by windsorgirl
    This is an excellent, but strenuous 4 mile return hike to a spectacular viewpoint at Scout Lookout.

    From here you can continue another half mile up a very steep incline using chains along a narrow ridge to Angel's Landing. It is not recommended for anyone with a fear of heights.

    You will gain 1488 feet in elevation along this hike and will ascend the steep switchbacks of Walter's Wiggles. There are excellent views along the way. See my travelogue for more photos.

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  • Directions: Take the shuttle bus to The Grotto.
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    View from the scenic road to the East Entrance.
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  • By dabidc on March 20, 2004
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    • The Great Arch. - Zion National Park
    The Great Arch.
    by dabidc
    As mentioned the road to the east begins to climb from the valley floor and to gain elevation needs to twist and turn up the side of Bridge Mountain. As you climb look for a view point as the road turns from going east to going west. Stop at the parking area and walk back a few steps to see the Arch.

    The road continues on, doing several more turns, then levels off and enters a tunnel. about 1 mile long. Immediately after the tunnel look for a Parking area, in order to take the short hike to the top of the Great Arch.

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  • Directions: On the road from Zion to Mt Carmel and the East Entrance.
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    The Virgin River
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  • By windsorgirl on November 24, 2004
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    • The Virgin River - Zion National Park
    The Virgin River
    by windsorgirl
    This is the classic view of Zion National Park. It was taken at the bridge on Hwy 9 that crosses over the Virgin River. This is the view looking to the south.

    The Virgin River is responsible for the sculpting of Zion Canyon and although it usually looks quite tame, it can become a dangerous torrent under severe weather conditions.

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  • Directions: Take the shuttle to Canyon Junction, or park your car near the bridge on Hwy 9.
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