About
Length (round trip)7 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyModerate
Elevation gain700 ft up
Typical time3 hr 45 min
TrailheadEast Mesa trailhead, off the North Fork Road
SurfaceSandy forest road then rim path
Best seasonMarch to May and September to November. Summer canyon temperatures exceed 100F; the Narrows depends on river flow year round.
DogsNot allowed
What you'll see ⛰️ Summit🌄 Big views

The best view in Zion, looking down on Angels Landing from 2,100 feet above the canyon floor.

Tips
The classic route from Weeping Rock has been closed by rockfall since 2019, so this East Mesa approach is the way in - it needs a high-clearance vehicle or a shuttle service from Springdale. Far easier than the old route and no permit needed.
Location

East Mesa trailhead, off the North Fork Road

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