Hiking Observation Point, Utah

Springdale, Utah

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Beautiful viewsAmazing sceneryGreat exerciseRewarding feeling of accomplishment

This strenuous hike is for the courageous. This is a strenuous 8-mile (round trip) hike that could take between 4 to 6 hours and involves a lot of unrelenting uphill on a hard paved trail that was blasted out of the canyon walls. Along the way, hikers get a glimpse into the dark and mysterious Echo Canyon with its beautiful slickrock formations and stunning White Cliffs. With a total of 2,100 Ft elevation gain, this hike has rewarding views, and a wondrous solitude you might not find anywhere in Zions.

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