Wander the West: Observation Point Trail

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Area: Zion National Park   

State: Utah    Elevation: 6,493 ft

Lat: 37.2783151*   Long: -112.9402179*

*Lat and long disclaimer

What's Near Observation Point Trail?
(miles) 10 20 30 40 50

Getting There

Weeping Rock parking area, Zion Canyon Road in Zion National Park.

WARNING: This is an 8 mile, extremely steep and exposed trail. Bring lots of water, appropriate footwear, and be careful!

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Observation Point Trail

    View from Observation Point - Zion National Park - Photo by DirtyDog

Member Comments

DirtyDog Icon

13 December 2009 - 03:20 AM
This is an extremely strenuous hike - much of it being carved right out of the rock cliffs. Steep with many switchbacks! However, the rewards in views and natural splendor make the trip well worth it!

Stew Icon

17 March 2010 - 03:13 PM
The four mile hike and 2100 ft of elevation gain to Observation Point is well worth effort. Like the West Rim trail, much of this one is blasted out of the cliff walls so there are impressive drops along the way.

Take water, lunch and your camera.
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