Zion National Park

zion national park observation point hike lookout snow

Zion is still open to cars in the off-season. We went in early Jan and the park was very manageable driving. The snow was gorgeous, days in the 50s-60s degF, making for perfect hiking conditions.

zion national park
View from the drive
zion national park red walls
zion national park icicles
What not to do: walk under 10ft icicles in 50 degree weather when the park service has closed that part of the trail.
zion national park
zion national park hike
zion national park crack climbing
Crack climbing!
zion national park red face climbing
Beautiful face to climb

Observation Point hike, 8mi round trip, 1200ft elevation gain. Had to acquire YakTrax snow cleats.

zion national park observation point hike
View on way up to Observation Point
zion national park observation point hike lookout snow
zion national park observation point hike
zion national park observation point hike snow
View from top of Observation Point, looking backwards
zion national park slot canyon
Slot canyon
zion national park observation point hike lookout
View of Angel’s Landing from lower Observation Point

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