Zion National Park Observation Point Trailhead

Total Miles
2.8

Elevation

2,038.82 ft

Duration

1 Hours

Technical Rating

1

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

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Zion National Park Observation Point Trailhead
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Trail Overview

This out-and-back route is a minimally-maintained road through a private development that ends up on BLM at the hiking trailhead for Observation Point. The road has ruts, but normally when it is dry, any AWD vehicle should be able to make it with strategy. There is a very limited amount of parking at the trailhead, but there is a shuttle that runs daily from Zion Ponderosa Resort if the parking is full. You can also buy a very inexpensive day pass to the resort to enjoy a shower, as well as the pools and hot tubs, after you hike!

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Zion National Park Observation Point Trailhead
Zion National Park Observation Point Trailhead

Difficulty

This is a minimum maintenance dirt road.

Technical Rating

1

Status Reports

Robert Kerner
Nov 22, 2024
2023 Jeep Gladiator
Open
Washboard
Normal
The first part of the trail is just a gravel road. Once you turn right and pass the small turnaround on the left side of the road, it starts to narrow and become rutted. If the road is wet or snow-covered, it could be a challenge to get up to the trailhead.

Access Description

The trail is located on the east side of Zion National Park. North Fork Road is 2 miles east of the east entrance of Zion National Park. Zion Ponderosa is 5 miles up North Fork Road, which is where the road/trail begins.

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