Length: 2.7 miles round tripDifficulty: easy
Time: 1hr 40min with long stop at top
For being the only trail in Zion that is not paved, as we were told, the hike was pretty great. Compared to yesterday this was nothing, but it verified that I do indeed enjoying going uphill first. When we started the trip the trail was completely flat and we were worried it was going to be boring. But we soon started to climb up various staircases and upward slanting paths. A lot of people coming down stopped to tell us that it was worth the hike so we got pretty excited. And they were right. After passing a couple little springs we got to the edge of the mesa and could see a lot of Zion and the neighboring town of springdale. Its a hike definitely worth taking.
Dinner was interesting. We discovered that we didn't have spoons or forks AFTER we started to make our soup. So we ate potatoes in cream of mushroom soup with a knife. It was still pretty tastey though. Plus we bought some eggs at the market and fried some eggs. I don't think I have been more excited for breakfast as I am right now.
The rest of the night is dedicated to sitting by the fire and eating trail mix. We missed the ranger talk, but based on our history with ranger talks, I'm sure we didn't miss much. In the morning we are off to Colorado National Monument. Depending on what time we wake up, we might try to fit one more hike in before we leave.
who's white car is that? Did you meet back up with your convicted speeder friend?
ReplyDeleteI was wondering about the white car too. My first thought was who is the under cover cop picking up from your camp site? ;)
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