Monasteries

Lhasa

Lhasa, the capitol of Tibet. A wonderful city that is starting to lose its appeal to modernization and construction of hotels and malls. Still there is much to see. It is best to spend at least 2-3 days when you arrive in Lhasa due to the altitude. At 12,000 feet above sea level, most people […]

Tibet

Observation Point

  Observation Point sits atop 6500 foot high Mt. Baldy. Few people ever refer to the Mesa by its given name and just say Observation Point. This hike starts from the Weeping Rock trail head on the canyon floor. There is signage directing you to hike up the East Rim Trail. About two miles up, […]

Hidden Canyon Trail

  The Hidden Canyon Trails ranks up there as one of the most beautiful in the park and at the same time one of the most exhilarating, second only to the Angel’s Landing Trail. It is not hiked as often as other trails in the park, mainly because it is a side trail along the […]

Kayenta Trail

  The Kayenta Trail is about one mile long and connects The Grotto (shuttle stop number 6) to the Emerald Pool trails. This is a relatively easy trail that crosses over the Virgin River by way of a foot bridge. After crossing the bridge, the trail turns left (to the right is the West Rim […]

Virgin River Social Trail

  I am calling this trail the Virgin River Trail. It is not marked on any park map, official or unofficial. It is considered a “Social Trail” meaning, so many people walk this section, a path has formed. While the park service does not maintain this trail, they also do not discourage the use of […]

Riverside Walk

  The Riverside Walk starts from the parking area of Temple of Sinawava. There is a restroom facility and it is the final stop on the shuttle. The walk is completely paved all the way to the Virgin River Narrows access.  The trail is little over 1 mile long one way. It is a nice […]

Emerald Pools Trail

  The Emerald Pools are divided into three tiers, Lower, Middle and Upper.  The Lower Emerald Pool is very easy to get to with paved walk way that makes the lower pool wheelchair accessible. This area tends to be a bit crowded. Depending on weather and the amount of rain fall, the lower Emerald Pool […]

Lava Point Campground

  Lava Point campground is about an hour and a half from the south entrance of Zion National Park. To get here you leave the park and drive up Kolob Terrace Road. This road eventually re-enter the park. The campground is at about 8000 feet above sea level so the nights can get chilly in […]