Hiking Trails

Observation Point via East Mesa Trail

Moderate · 7 mi in Springdale / Orderville. The mostly-flat back way to Zion's best viewpoint, 700 feet HIGHER than Angels Landing, looking straight down the length of Zion Canyon.

Vue du canyon depuis le point d'observation situe a la fin du Observation Point trail

The mostly-flat back way to Zion's best viewpoint, 700 feet HIGHER than Angels Landing, looking straight down the length of Zion Canyon. The classic route from the canyon floor remains closed by a 2019 rockfall, making East Mesa the standard approach.

Details
TypeOut-and-back
DifficultyModerate
Length7 miles
Park or areaZion National Park (access via Zion Ponderosa area)
Nearest townSpringdale / Orderville
PermitsNo permit; trailhead is reached via a dirt road off North Fork Road (high clearance helpful, shuttle services available).

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