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. BUY PHOTO
East Mesa Trail (Zion National Park) -- © 2009 Joe Braun Photography
Beautiful flowers are sprinkled throughout the plateau in summer. BUY PHOTO
East Mesa Trail (Zion National Park) -- © 2009 Joe Braun Photography
Looking down the head of Mystery Canyon. BUY 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. BUY PHOTO
Observation Point Trail (Zion National Park) -- © 2009 Joe Braun Photography
The iconic Observation Point view shrouded in blurry fog during a rain storm. BUY 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. BUY PHOTO
Observation Point Trail (Zion National Park) -- © 2013 Joe Braun Photography
And yet another shot from the beautiful Observation Point viewpoint. BUY PHOTO
Observation Point Trail (Zion National Park) -- © 2009 Joe Braun Photography
Looking north to the Narrows from a lesser-travelled viewpoint to the north. BUY PHOTO

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