Observation Point

Difficulty: Strenuous, but worth it

Elevation Gain/Loss: 2148 feet / 655 meters gain

Average Hiking Time: 4 - 6 hours round trip

Distance: 8 miles / 12.9 km

Trailhead Location: Weeping Rock Trailhead, or skip the elevation and hike in from East Mesa Trailhead as an out-n-back, or shuttle drop and hike down into the canyon.

Optimal Time to Hike: Year round; get an early start in summer; traction devices often needed in winter!

Experience: A wonderfully steep trail yielding incredible views into Echo Canyon, Zion Canyon, down upon Angels Landing, and the Great White Throne. Its length and altitude deter many, making for fewer crowds than Angels Landing. Add in Hidden Canyon and Weeping Rock (closed) on the way down.