OBSERVATION POINT TRAIL 
Observation Point photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2003 Joe Braun Photography

After the slog up and out of the main canyon, it's time for a pleasant early morning stroll through Echo Canyon.

Observation Point photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2003 Joe Braun Photography

A glowing sandstone crack under the trail. (Don't worry! You don't have to hike
through this; the trail is just above.)

Observation Point photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2003 Joe Braun Photography

We make our way to the more open section of Echo Canyon. We are in the land of the White Cliffs!

Observation Point photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2003 Joe Braun Photography

The trail makes its final big push to the top of the rim.

Observation Point photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2003 Joe Braun Photography

The trail goes up and up and up...