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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