East Mesa Trail
Winds though desert shrubbery and prickly pear cactus.
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East Mesa Trail Details
Located in a more remote corner of Zion National Park, this pretty trail provides an excellent alternative to the well-known Observation Point Trail, which it eventually joins before reaching Observation Point. The trail, which follows an old road, winds though low desert shrubbery and prickly pear cactus as it nears the head of Mystery Canyon, a popular climbing area, and gently descends to the intersection with Observation Point Trail. There are decent views of the surrounding cliffs during this descent, but the real attraction is the Point itself, which offers fantastic sights deep into Zion Canyon.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
3.2 miles
Estimated time
1.5 hours
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around East Mesa Trail
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1.8 mi away
Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort
Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort offers diverse lodging and activities across 4,000 acres on Zion National Park's east side.
2.1 mi away
East Mesa Trail
A 3.1-mile trail to a vantage point over Mystery Canyon.
2.2 mi away
Observation Point Trail
This difficult trail follows the east wall of Zion Canyon.
2.2 mi away
Temple of Sinawava
A natural amphitheater with 3,000-foot walls.
2.4 mi away
Deertrap Mountain Trail
Picturesque and less-traveled than many other trails.
