It was a little over an hour before sunrise at Zion National Park. With only ten spaces, the tiny parking lot was almost full when we arrived.
As we clambered up the rocks in the dark, we gripped the railings to keep our balance on the narrow ledges. Thank goodness for our headlamps to light the way.
We lost the trail in a few spots; footsteps of other hikers were the only clue on which way to go in the dark.
By the time we reached the viewpoint, a few people had already grabbed their places and were eagerly awaiting the show. Despite the freezing wind on our faces, we found a spot to sit on the rocks and waited for the light to hit the canyon stretched beneath us.
Though we never got the perfect sunrise, as the thick dark clouds quickly took over, it sure was the perfect spot. We’re in love with this view.
In this post, we share all the details you need to find this quick hike to a stunning morning sunrise viewpoint in Zion National Park, Utah.