Zion National Park: Observation Point
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 8.41 mi
- Elevation gain
- 5,358 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation loss
- 5,358 ft
- Max elevation
- 6,509 ft
- TrailRank
- 69
- Min elevation
- 6,509 ft
- Trail type
- Loop
- Coordinates
- 1675
- Uploaded
- September 30, 2020
- Recorded
- August 2012
near Zion Lodge, Utah (United States)
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The trek begins at bus number 6, Weeping Rock. I was high on this trip, so I started the trail at 5 pm, because I wanted to see the sunset from the top of the lookout. I just forgot to calculate the turn.
The path is pure uphill. 6.9 km were covered and a difference of 650 meters was accumulated, starting at the level of 1,320 to 1,970 m.
The first part of the trail shows a beautiful view of Zion Canyon itself. Then, there is a stretch through another beautiful white sandstone canyon, until you return to Zion, but now with that complete surreal panorama from its top.
The good thing about starting the trail so late is that I was alone in that moment of intense natural contemplation. I was delighted with the top view of Observation Point and the sunset lights.
Now, the problem with having started the trail at this time was the descent. I was scared when night started to fall, because I had seen a news the day before about people being attacked by cougars in a nearby park. I walked with stones in my hand all the time, because I read that when you face one, you have to throw objects in its direction so that it runs away, but without hitting it, because there may be an attack. But do not worry! The chance of this occurring is very low (or not. Just kidding).
Upon arriving at the base, the last 10 pm bus was passing and I managed to get on it. I arrived at the visitor center, got in the car and went back to Springdale to look for a hotel.
The trek begins at bus number 6, Weeping Rock. I was high on this trip, so I started the trail at 5 pm, because I wanted to see the sunset from the top of the lookout. I just forgot to calculate the turn.
The path is pure uphill. 6.9 km were covered and a difference of 650 meters was accumulated, starting at the level of 1,320 to 1,970 m.
The first part of the trail shows a beautiful view of Zion Canyon itself. Then, there is a stretch through another beautiful white sandstone canyon, until you return to Zion, but now with that complete surreal panorama from its top.
The good thing about starting the trail so late is that I was alone in that moment of intense natural contemplation. I was delighted with the top view of Observation Point and the sunset lights.
Now, the problem with having started the trail at this time was the descent. I was scared when night started to fall, because I had seen a news the day before about people being attacked by cougars in a nearby park. I walked with stones in my hand all the time, because I read that when you face one, you have to throw objects in its direction so that it runs away, but without hitting it, because there may be an attack. But do not worry! The chance of this occurring is very low (or not. Just kidding).
Upon arriving at the base, the last 10 pm bus was passing and I managed to get on it. I arrived at the visitor center, got in the car and went back to Springdale to look for a hotel.
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