Hiking ↑UP↑ Observation Point - Zion National Park
On this day (December 2017), I explored/hiked Observation Point at Zion National Park in the state of Utah. This challenging path is complete with breathtaking drop offs and eye popping scenery looking down into Zion Canyon. Hiking from the Weeping Rock trailhead to the Observation Point is a Zion classic and at the trails end, looking down into the canyon is a spectacular display of Zion National Park. While this hike isn't as exposed or fear-inducing as Angels Landing, with an elevation gain of over 2,100 feet (640 Meters), Observation Point is a more strenuous workout.
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Observation Point THE EASY WAY | Zion National Park
This is a video showing the easier route to Zion National Park's Observation Point. You need to pay for a private shuttle to the East Mesa Trail head.
It's great to see a different part of the park with no people (we didn't see a single person until they began arriving from the bottom-up hike).
Ambient sound only, no music, to give a feeling for how quite it is compared to the main canyon.
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Observation Point - Zion National Park, Utah, United States
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Observation Point Zion National Park
This overlook provides a great view of southern Zion Canyon if you're willing to climb the 2200 feet of elevation to get there.
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- Observation Point by Leesneed from a blog titled Second day at Zion
Hiking Observation Point, Zion National Park, Utah
Another historic hike in Zion National Park, Observation Point at 8 miles roundtrip and between 2100 and 2300FT of elevation gain make this walk a breather.
A bunch of switchbacks with Echo Canyon in the middle for a break, an awesome way to spend half or full day. I do this hike on the first day of February and pretty much have it to myself. I only come across a handful of people on the way down. Winter in Zion is awesome!
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Observation Point Zion National Park Utah
Observation Point at Zion National Park in southern Utah. Considered by many to be the best scenic view in Utah, and one of the best hiking trails and views in Zion National Park.
Observation Point Hike Zion Utah (Watch in 1080p)
Quick preview of what its like to hike the absolutely stunning Observation Point trail in Zion's Utah.
The hike from the Weeping Rock Trailhead to Observation Point is a Zion classic and the viewpoint at the end of the trail is an iconic image of Zion National Park. The Observation Point Trail is a strenuous 8-mile (round trip) hike that could take between 4 to 6 hours and involves a lot of unrelenting uphill on a hard paved trail that was blasted out of the canyon walls. Along the way, hikers get a glimpse into the dark and mysterious Echo Canyon with its beautiful slickrock formations and stunning White Cliffs. While this hike isn't as exposed or fear-inducing as Angels Landing, with an elevation gain of over 2,100 feet, Observation Point is a more strenuous workout!
The hike to Observation Point starts at the Weeping Rock Trailhead, the 7th stop on the Zion Canyon Shuttle. The mostly paved trail doesn't waste any time gaining elevation as it zigzags its way up the eastern walls of Zion Canyon. In no time, you will be a several hundred feet above the canyon floor with a good view of Weeping Rock below and of Angels Landing across the valley. Roughly halfway up the initial ascent from Weeping Rock is the spur trail to Hidden Canyon. Observation Point Trail Many guidebooks recommend hiking to Hidden Canyon as a quick diversion on your way to Observation Point, but this doesn't allow much time to explore Hidden Canyon. (Give yourself an extra 1-4 hours if you intend on exploring beyond the mouth of the canyon.)
Once past Hidden Canyon, the trail continues its fast ascent until it finally escapes out to Echo Canyon: a large side canyon pantheon roughly 1000 feet above the valley floor. The mood of the trail quickly changes as you are now surrounded by canyon walls and treated to cooler temperatures and glimpses into the dark slot canyon sections of Echo Canyon. The trail crosses over the dry streambed and then continues a slower ascent up the other side of the canyon. About a mile into Echo Canyon, you will reach the junction with the East Rim Trail, a less-obvious and more difficult trail that meanders around Echo Canyon and heads to Cable Mountain, Deertrap Mountain, and the East Entrance Trailhead. (The East Rim Trail is another scenic trail that deserves a full day.)
Beyond the East Rim Trail junction, the Observation Point Trail resumes its steep zigzags as it makes its final ascent through the upper White Cliff formations and after 2,100 feet of elevation gain, you will be standing on the rim of the sandy upper plateau! The last mile is mostly level as the trail heads northwest to loop around above the main canyon. Along the way, you will pass one last trail junction, the junction with the East Mesa Trail, a not-so-commonly used alternate route to Observation Point from the east boundary of the park.
Observation Point TrailSoon enough the trail heads south and you will reach Observation Point, a magnificent rim vantage point with a 270-degree view. Note Angels Landing and the valley road far below! The trees and sandstone offer great places to enjoy lunch. Return the way you came. Note that the pounding downhill on the paved trail is not kind on the knees, so allow plenty of time and take it easy.
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Weeping Rock to Observation Point is a good workout. While the zigzagging trail may prove to be a bit monotonous for some, the view from Observation Point is stunning. Equally sublime are the views in Echo Canyon, from the grand beauty of the White Cliffs to the intimate beauty of peering into the slot canyon sections as the trail crosses the drainage. You will definitely feel this hike in your legs and in your lungs!
Zion National Park, Utah, USA in 4K Ultra HD
Views of Zion National Park from the scenic drive and 4 of the best hikes in the park: Observation Point, West Rim, Angels Landing, Virgin Narrows.
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Follow me on this classic and very scenic hike in Zion National Park.
Distance: 8 miles round-trip
Average Hiking Time: 5 hours round-trip
Elevation Change: 2148 ft (655 meters)
Reaching top of Observation Point at Zion National Park, UT
After a four mile hike up 2000 feet in elevation, we reach the peak of Observation Point and enjoy the view south down the canyon.
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A Hike To Observation Point in Zion National Park
A 8 mile (roundtrip) hike gaining 2,200' to Observation Point in Zion National Park.
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*In the video's introduction I accidentally call it the Overlook Trail which is incorrect. Its the Observation Point Trail
Get a glimpse of Zion, one of the countries most breathtaking National Parks, as I hike through Zion Canyon and ascend nearly 2000 feet to get a glimpse of Zion Canyon below.
In this video I hike the Observation Point Trail which takes you high above the canyon below where your able to look down and see some popular features of the canyon including Zion Lodge, the Great White Throne, Temple of Sinawava, the Virgin River, and Angel's Landing. Unfortunately we were turned around near the overlook due to thunder storms and slick trails. So although we made it to the top we didn't have time to take those spectacular overlook shots that you may have been looking for.
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Short (first) trip to Zion National Park in southern Utah during the winter time. It was cold but there was not much snow. We only spent a couple days there without a solid plan but certainly made the most of our time there. Great scouting trip and will definitely be back!
Got shots of the Watchman looming over the Virgin River from the traffic bridge and Pa'rus Trail. Caught sunrise at Canyon Lookout. Shot sunset in back of the Museum of Man. And we hiked to the top of Observation Point!
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the first half of the trail to Observation Point
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Definitely make this one of the hikes on your bucket list.
Video recorded on April 24, 2017 using a GoPro and a FeiYu steadycam GoPro gimbal.
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