Observation Point (Zion National Park)

Observation Point via the East Mesa Trail A major rockfall cut the old route up from Zion Canyon, and the replacement suits anyone who would rather skip that climb. The East Mesa Trail crosses the plateau for 6.8 miles round trip with only about 300 feet of elevation change, then ends on a point 2,100 feet above the canyon floor, looking down Zion Canyon toward Angels Landing, the Great White Throne and Cable Mountain. The catch is reaching it: the trailhead is accessible only on high-clearance or four-wheel-drive dirt roads off North Fork Road, so check your vehicle before committing.