EAST MESA TRAIL (to Observation Point) 
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.

East Mesa Trail (Zion National Park) -- © 2009 Joe Braun Photography

Beautiful flowers are sprinkled throughout the plateau in summer.

East Mesa Trail (Zion National Park) -- © 2009 Joe Braun Photography

Looking down the head of Mystery Canyon.

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.

Observation Point Trail (Zion National Park) -- © 2009 Joe Braun Photography

The iconic Observation Point view shrouded in blurry fog during a rain storm.

Observation Point Trail (Zion National Park) -- © 2009 Joe Braun Photography

A much more dynamic view when the sun peaks through. Angels Landing is in the foreground.

Observation Point Trail (Zion National Park) -- © 2009 Joe Braun Photography

Looking north to the Narrows from a lesser-travelled viewpoint to the north.

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