5.05 Observation Point, Zion—a big one. See you again Zion
A Canyon, a canyon, My K ingdom for a K anyon. Background-sorta, kinda "okay" Looking down canyon towards Springdale Our farewell to Zion took place at our old favorite , Observation Point. This is a strenuous day hike, all of 8 miles including a steep climb of 2,200 feet in four miles. Add 104 degrees heat to the mix and the nature of the hike becomes a little different. We have always maintained that the trail is so rich in views and experiences that one becomes spoilt. If one stays on that mountain too long, one also begins to ‘spoil’ in the heat, no matter how much deodorant and sunscreen one uses. Have we made the Point? Although we have undertaken all the Zion day-trails at least three or four times, one cannot grow tired of them. As we have said before, Zion is often likened to a sanctuary, hence its name. Did we ever mention how much we ‘love’ Angel’s Landing? Thought not. Looking down but with respect at Angel's Landing--(white circle is are...