I’m going to rate trails in Zion because I know everyone here cares (1 Viewer)

[Ahsoka]

So for no good reason I decided to hike at least part of all the trails listed on the Zion map that had shuttle stops. Why? No real reason, other than the fact that I saw I was close and decided to finish it Some I only saw a very small part of the trail but for most of those I saw the “grand viewpoint” or whatever. And for the one I didn’t I experienced what it’s like and saw photos from my parents if what it’s like farther so I have some idea. I’ll also add a landscape photo from each one that I took.

Spoiler: Map for reference

Spoiler: Weeping Rock Trail

This one may not be the most spectacular but I think it’s gorgeous, and it’s a short and easy hike for this prettiness so thats a bonus. The things that look like shiny beads are water droplets

Spoiler: Watchman Trail

It’s not as easy as Weeping Rock, but it’s also relatively short and not overly steep. It had some great views of Watchman Peak, other formations, and the nearby town/city.

Spoiler: Angels Landing

Okay so this one is unique and has amazing views. It’s also scary af which bumped it down quite a few places Like I don’t care for crossing boulders angled in the direction of a cliff (in other words, you slip and let go and good luck) which are also covered by a layer of fine sand to make it slipperier. I don’t get how so many people are so okay with that but I wasn’t a fan. The views were awesome though.

Spoiler: Upper Emerald Pools

A welcome relief from the other pools, which were lamer. Not the most fascinating, but pretty and easy enough so it was worth it. And no we didn’t meet a shadow monster I decided to block myself out

Spoiler: The Narrows

So I made a thread a couple days ago about balancing on slippery rocks while a current pushes you, this is what it was about. It’s also unique, but I was super slow and took 100 years to go from the start to the nearest area that wasn’t underwater. I saw some photos from the father parts because my parents went further but if you’re like me, it’s not worth it. That being said many people aren’t like me, but even so, take into account time needed to spend drying your boots with a hairdryer Or air dry. Or use water shoes. But yeah, looks cool but isn’t worth it as much imo. Also be careful with your phone ofc because if you’re in the river section, which is most of it, dropping it is costly. Plus with my parents, my mom had to swim because of the water level at some point and I prefer trails that are a bit drier. Also disclaimer, the photo isn’t that amazing because I didn’t go far, my parents photos are better. But I want to use just mine for these.

Spoiler: Kayenta Trail

This trail is usually used to get to the pools, so it’s just a get one place to another trail. But I found it pretty and easy enough, so I raked it relatively high. It’s lowkey more worth it than the Lower and Middle pools.

Spoiler: Sand Bench Trail

It has its nice views but too sandy Deep sand isn’t that fun when hiking, especially uphill. I saw a fox which was the highlight of my trip on this trail. But the other trails are worse. Oh and there was so much poop, mostly probably from horses. I get it, horses need exercise. But hiking while picking your way through a ton of poop isn’t the most fun. Also I’ll add a bonus photo of the pile of sand my sand catchers collected. I mean hiking boots. And just one boot at that. Not both combined.

Spoiler: Lower Emerald Pools

I didn’t hike this trail really, only really saw the pools. I’ve heard the trail is very easy. It’s okay, not ugly but doesn’t have the wow factor. I’d say it’s just alright, but if the bridge were fixed and someone visited who wasn’t a super strong hiker, it could be an okay trail/viewpoint for them. The pool is small (tbf it’s a desert) but the waterfall is kind of cute. This photo doesn’t have the pool but I find the waterfall more worthy of attention, though it’s small too.

Spoiler: Grotto Trail

It’s another trail mostly to get from one place to another. The views are okay sometimes but the bighorn sheep were the real highlight. I waited for ages for them to move to the clearing because I wanted to know what animal it was and it payed off. Otherwise it’s easy but meh. I also saw a mule deer lying

Spoiler: Pa’rus Trail

It was kind of boring compared to others. At least it wasn’t hard.

Spoiler: Riverside Walk

It’s only good to get to the Narrows. Or maybe if you use a wheelchair because if you do your trails are limited. But I don’t actually have any photos from there because I found it boring

Spoiler: Middle Emerald Pools

Not worth it. Very very underwhelming and not easy enough of a hike to consider it good enough.

 

[StirFriedPanda]

I love Zion. I spent many summers there as a kid. Did you go to Dinosaur National Monument?

 

[athenaaa]

I got to see these photos first

 

[Ahsoka]

I love Zion. I spent many summers there as a kid. Did you go to Dinosaur National Monument?

That’s in the north right? We stayed in the south for this trip

 

[StrayMixx]

My parents and I are going to Bryce Canyon this fall when we visit family in Vegas; should be interesting! Have you been there?

 

[RandAlThor]

hehe my sister and her family did subway :) so the pics they have are crazy.

Plus they repel so they have some sick pics.

although this may be bryce but i think it is angels landing .

Did you do the whole 5 miles?

 

[StirFriedPanda]

That’s in the north right? We stayed in the south for this trip

I think so. It's been so long I can't remember. I'm so envious!

 

[Ahsoka]

My parents and I are going to Bryce Canyon this fall when we visit family in Vegas; should be interesting! Have you been there?

I’m in Bryce now (well at the hotel outside of it but we’re visiting it). Both Zion and Bryce are cool but very different. Just out of curiosity why Bryce but not Zion? Is it the crowds you want to avoid or something like that?

 

[Ahsoka]

hehe my sister and her family did subway :) so the pics they have are crazy.

Plus they repel so they have some sick pics.

although this may be bryce but i think it is angels landing .

Did you do the whole 5 miles?

Who tf wants to sit on the edge like that It looks like angels landing yeah. Are you asking if we hiked to the angels landing starting point, did the whole angels landing trail, then returned back? I think that’s just over 4 miles, but could be five. If so yes, we did that whole section. The rest of my family who traveled did the Subway, but my balance hasn’t completely returned from surgery so that trail didn’t seem like something I should do. It did let me finish all the trails here (or at least part) because if I went with them I wouldn’t have enough days to do them all.

 

[StrayMixx]

I’m in Bryce now (well at the hotel outside of it but we’re visiting it). Both Zion and Bryce are cool but very different. Just out of curiosity why Bryce but not Zion? Is it the crowds you want to avoid or something like that?

yeah, it's the crowds - I'm not much of a crowd person, despite my love for concerts. lol

 

[StirFriedPanda]

Who tf wants to sit on the edge like that It looks like angels landing yeah.

Me. I can already hear my mother yelling "Get away from the edge!"

 

[RandAlThor]

Who tf wants to sit on the edge like that It looks like angels landing yeah. Are you asking if we hiked to the angels landing starting point, did the whole angels landing trail, then returned back? I think that’s just over 4 miles, but could be five. If so yes, we did that whole section. The rest of my family who traveled did the Subway, but my balance hasn’t completely returned from surgery so that trail didn’t seem like something I should do. It did let me finish all the trails here (or at least part) because if I went with them I wouldn’t have enough days to do them all.

sometimes being young and dumb has risk :). i would not be sitting there.

Yeah ya knida need balance and a wetsuit ect to do teh subway thing . its cool yall got passes though they are hard to get.

 

[Selfmate]

I got to see these photos first

early access??? you must be subscribed to vikki's patreon or something lol

 

[athenaaa]

early access??? you must be subscribed to vikki's patreon or something lol

Oh yeah I pay her A monthly subscription

 

[Selfmate]

Oh yeah I pay her A monthly subscription

I would too but as LSM I lost my job so can't afford the premium vikki experience that you can!!!

 

[athenaaa]

I would too but as LSM I lost my job so can't afford the premium vikki experience that you can!!!

I get the VIP version… jealous?

 

[Selfmate]

I get the VIP version… jealous?

VIP? Vikki's Important Poppy??? oh wait you're no longer poppy...

very jelly - I see all the random free shit that vikki posts here so who knows what stuff happens behind the paid doors

 

[athenaaa]

VIP? Vikki's Important Poppy??? oh wait you're no longer poppy...

very jelly - I see all the random free shit that vikki posts here so who knows what stuff happens behind the paid doors

I will highkey admit the first part made me smile

 

[Selfmate]

I will highkey admit the first part made me smile

some of my my jokes land some don't
as long as those that do exceed those that flop (or at least bring a smile to the other person) I'm good

I mean it's kpop on a forum- we're all suppose to be enjoying it and each other's company (hopefully)