OK, Not the Narrows...

Looks like the water level in the Narrows is way to high. So we will go with plan B and backpack thru some beautiful country (click here to see more pics). There are several trails to choose from but I think it would be nice to end in Zion Canyon. So my vote is for the West Rim Trail, starting at Lava Point. The trail is 14.4 miles and should be easily done in 2 days. Angels Landing is along this trail and is a place I have always wanted to go. The best part is, we will be going down hill!!! Click here for pics. Details and itinerary to come...

I'll see all you Scout leaders at training this weekend. And this campout is NEXT weekend!


Lava Point: The trail begins by a meander through Horse Pasture Plateau. The hard dirt packed trail is lined with flora and a lush forest is seen in all directions. Ponderosa Pine fill the senses gradually replaced by juniper and pinon pines as altitude is lost throughout the first six miles of the hike. Coming out of the forested section are nice views of the South and North Guardian Angel, as well as Das Boot to Zion's Subway.

Mountain scenery bursts into view as the trail rims Phantom Valley and Heaps Canyon. 7200'

Little Siberia and Mount Majestic: Little Siberia is an open valley that gradually ascends into a small canyon north of Mount Majestic and eventually reaches the saddle between the West Rim and Mount Majestic. The saddle separates Little Siberia to the east and Behunin Canyon to the west. The dense vegetation that thrives in this cool valley includes bigtooth maple, Douglas fir, spruce and gambel oak.

The lower section of the West Rim Trail descends a series of switchbacks that hug the side of a sun baked mountain.

Trailend: The hike ends at the trailhead for Angels Landing and the Kayenta Trail. Across the road is the Grotto Picnic area.