Zion National Park Observation Point Trailhead

Total Miles 2.8
Technical Rating
1 Easy
Best Time Spring, Summer, Fall
Trail Type Full-Width Road
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Trail Overview

This out-and-back route is a minimally-maintained road through a private development that ends up on BLM at the hiking trailhead for Observation Point. The road has ruts, but normally when it is dry, any AWD vehicle should be able to make it with strategy. There is a very limited amount of parking at the trailhead, but there is a shuttle that runs daily from Zion Ponderosa Resort if the parking is full. You can also buy a very inexpensive day pass to the resort to enjoy a shower, as well as the pools and hot tubs, after you hike!

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Difficulty

This is a minimum maintenance dirt road.

Technical Rating

1

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Sierra G
Aug 23, 2025
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Robert Kerner
Nov 22, 2024
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The first part of the trail is just a gravel road. Once you turn right and pass the small turnaround on the left side of the road, it starts to narrow and become rutted. If the road is wet or snow-covered, it could be a challenge to get up to the trailhead.

Zion National Park Observation Point Trailhead Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • 50 Inch
  • 60 Inch
  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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