We met with a park official in the visitors center and had our day mapped out. Emerald Pools and Observation Point. These appeared to be modest hikes. We completed the Emerald Pools hike and it was quite pedestrian. Decent sites but no Emerald Pools due to the time of year. In the spring as the snow melts it is quite spectacular. However, it is mid-May.
We caught another Zion shuttle and headed up to Weeping Rocks to get started on the 8 mile round trip Observation Point hike.We encountered many people of all ages on this trail. But we noticed with the elevation change that it was getting colder and saw snowflakes; we were unprepared.
Yes, we were aware of the weather and the change in elevation, but honestly we were not prepared for below freezing temps near the top. Combined with the slow drizzle made for a long wet hike. It was 8 miles round trip but it felt more like 20. Was the hike worth it? Absolutely. Was the view at the top spectacular? Who knows, it was too foggy to tell. But, we felt like we accomplished something. And being close friends for many years we were in it together.
The slot canyon views were amazing, and we were mesmerized by our surroundings. Our backpacks were heavy; funny how you think you "need" all this stuff, then you think to yourself, what?
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| The trail is hard to see, but it is there. |
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| Ponchos made all the difference and by now we are drying off. |
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| The sun came back out but we were soaked. |
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| Slot canyon on the trip up, then on the way back down. |
After a brief stay and a few adjustments, a snack, and some water we decided to get the heck out of there! We couldn't feel our hands because of course we didn't bring gloves. So we trudged on. But honestly, we all took some amazing photos.
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| Amazing view on the way back down. |
Of course the sun came out and warmed us up and we finally felt human. But I had to get distracted and take a trip that turned into a slide that concerned my friends more than me. Only my pride was momentarily bruised so we continued down the path. And I am unscathed, not even a bruise. At least not yet.
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| A sunny overlook on the way back down. |
Once on the shuttle we licked our wounds (sort of) and talked about how darn hungry we were! That was next on the agenda and was mandatory! Since we are staying in Springdale, we stopped in a little place called Whiptails that had amazing fish tacos and salads. It was a day of firsts and we were beyond satisfied.
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| All in a days hike. Rain, snow, or shine. |
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