The first hike in Zion was Angels Landing--one of the park's most famous. The first two miles alternated between slight uphills and steep switchbacks. The last half mile is a harrowing crawl along the spine of the mountain--literally only a few feet wide with sheer cliffs on both sides. I almost turned back because I was nervous about falling--and rightfully so, handful of people have fallen to their deaths on this hike. But the views from the end were awesome,
with Zion Valley spread out around my feet.
We followed up with a visit to a waterfall near the Narrows. With all the rain and snow this year, Zion had many spectacular waterfalls, which is pretty unusual in this desert park. The deep valley made everyone feel small. I was in awe of all the natural wonder that abounded in Zion.
