Biking and Hiking in Zion

Today we took the shuttle up the canyon to the Temple of Sinawava area of Zion. We scored bonus points for using the bike rack on the bus to carry our bikes up to the top. Then we biked down the canyon to Big Bend and then to the Grotto for our hike of the day. 

It was pretty tough hike up on the West Rim Trail to Scouts Point. Two sets of switchbacks up the mountain were intense in the 90+F degree heat. The views of Angel's Landing and the surrounding canyon sides were ultimately worth the gruel in the end. 

Once back down the trail, we continued our bike ride down to Zion Lodge for lunch and then all the way down to the Visitor Center via the Pa'rus Trail. Our legs are tired now!

The start of our bike ride.

The hike's first set of switchbacks leads to this Vista.

Then you get a break in the shade along the canyon walls.

Angel's Landing is seen across the way.

The road up as seen when we were coming down.

Oops I crapped my pants. This hiker had an unfortunate stain.

More views from the road while biking.

On the Pa'rus Trail this Heron was staying cool and finding his lunch.

The drive back to Hurricane (pronounced hur-i- kun) is pretty too.

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