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ZION NATIONAL PARK- OBSERVATION POINT

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Things to do:  Chill, Photography, Hike Fee:  National Parks Pass accepted Skill Level:   Intermediate-Strenuous Season:  Year Round Trail Type:  Out-and-Back RT Distance: 8 Miles Elevation Gain: Long steep climb- Peak: 6508 ft. This trail is definitely an amazing hike. You go through changes in rock color and the view at the end is immaculate. I wouldn't bring my kids on this hike as it has drop offs and steep cliff sides. I'll wait until they are a bit older! Finding the trail:  Once inside Zion Park you will find the trailhead at the    Weeping Rock  trailhead. Observation Point shares the first part of the trail with the East Rim and Hidden Canyon Trails and branches off the Weeping Rock Trail at the trailhead.

Red Cliffs National Conservation Area - Red Reef Trail

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Things to do:  Chill, Camp, Photography, Swim, Hike Fee: Small fee to enter, National Parks Pass accepted Skill Level:  Beginner Season: Year Round Trail Type:  Out-and-Back RT Distance:  2 Miles Elevation Gain:  150 Feet This is a family favorite. You get lots of different views of rivers, sand stone cliffs, slot canyons, caves, water falls, and Indian petroglyphs. It's a short hike with plenty of adventure for all ages. Finding the trail:  Follow I-15 S to Leeds . Take exit 23 from I-15 S Take N Main St and Old Hwy 91 to Red Cliffs National Conservation Area Once you've passed the booth where you pay your fee you'll pass a small parking area on your right. These first stalls are fine to park in but if the ones further down on the right are closer.  If you pass a small bridge you've gone too far. The trail head starts on your left (south side of road) right before the bridge.  Trail Highlights: - A ...