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So in my previous post on Scout Lookout, we established that there was no way I was climbing the narrow ridge to Angel’s Landing. My husband however, was determined to do it and my teen was on the fence. So we began the two-mile ascent to Scout Lookout at 8 AM.

While this section of the hike has a nice wide path that is paved for a good part of the way, the elevation gain makes it a tough climb. We had to take frequent breaks to catch our breath and enjoy the beautiful the view.

By the time we reached Scout Lookout and the base of the Angel’s Landing stretch, it…

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Zion National Park: Scout Lookout

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Being that Angel’s Landing is one of North America’s iconic hikes, my husband insisted on including it in our itinerary when visiting Zion National Park. Now while I have no fear of going to the rooftop of the city’s tallest building or gazing down on the countryside from an airplane or even a tall Ferris wheel, put me on a ledge with a yawning abyss on either side of me and I will be completely paralyzed. So I knew going in that Angel’s Landing was not for me.

Thankfully, I did my research and realized that I could enjoy most of the journey without the mind-numbing, cliff-terror part. I could hike up…

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10 Of The Most Beautiful Places To Hike In The World — Society19

Hiking is a great way to get in exercise, explore natural surroundings, but also to see some of the amazing views. When traveling, it’s easy to get stuck in the city you’re visiting, or even the resort or hotel you’re staying in. But taking the time to go outside the city and appreciate the natural… via … Continue reading 10 Of The Most Beautiful Places To Hike In The World — Society19

Zion National Park: Timber Creek Overlook Trail

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We drove from Las Vegas to the Kolob Canyons section of Zion National Park. This is the quieter end of Zion, about an hour northwest of the main entrance. There is one paved road here…a 5-mile scenic drive.

We parked at the lot at the end of the drive to hike to the top on Timber Creek Overlook Trail. This is a fairly easy and short hike along a ridge with spectacular views of the Kolob Canyons and the Pine Valley Mountains.

This was a good choice for our introductory hike to Zion National Park . We really enjoyed it, especially after being cooped up in the car for the drive from…

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