EAST MESA TRAIL to OBSERVATION POINT

Hiking Guide View Photos

East Mesa Trail (Zion National Park) -- © 2009 Joe Braun Photography
The old jeep road (now known as the "East Mesa Trail") heads into the park from the east. Purchase a print of this photo!
East Mesa Trail (Zion National Park) -- © 2009 Joe Braun Photography
Beautiful flowers are sprinkled throughout the plateau in summer. Purchase a print of this photo!
East Mesa Trail (Zion National Park) -- © 2009 Joe Braun Photography
Looking down the head of Mystery Canyon. Purchase a print of this photo!
East Mesa Trail (Zion National Park) -- © 2009 Joe Braun Photography
Close to the junction with the Observation Point Trail proper, we start to see signs of the dramatic views into the main canyon. Purchase a print of this photo!
Observation Point Trail (Zion National Park) -- © 2009 Joe Braun Photography
The iconic Observation Point view shrouded in blurry fog during a rain storm. Purchase a print of this photo!
Observation Point Trail (Zion National Park) -- © 2009 Joe Braun Photography
A much more dynamic view when the sun peeks through. Angels Landing is in the foreground. Purchase a print of this photo!
Observation Point Trail (Zion National Park) -- © 2013 Joe Braun Photography
And yet another shot from the beautiful Observation Point viewpoint. Purchase a print of this photo!
Observation Point Trail (Zion National Park) -- © 2009 Joe Braun Photography
Looking north to the Narrows from a lesser-travelled viewpoint to the north. Purchase a print of this photo!

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