YEM - Jan 6, 2019 10:33 pm Date Climbed: Jan 4, 2019
Heaven on Earth
I hiked from Ponderosa Ranch and after 3 miles or so, the footprints in the snow ran out. Fortunately for me, the route was pretty easy to follow with deer tracks coming in and out, cut logs, clearings in the brush and snow depressions marking the way. I traversed the length of the rim to see Zion Canyon and the eastern extent of the national park. This hike didn't take a lot of work, but the views were tremendous. Why isn't this place visited more often?
Stu Brandel - May 16, 2017 5:22 pm Date Climbed: May 14, 2017
Incredible Views
Some amazing viewpoints around the edges, even for Zion. From Many Pools canyon. You can walk forever once you are up on the plateau.
MoapaPk - May 9, 2011 11:59 am Date Climbed: Apr 7, 2007
viewpoint
Went to a bare outcropping to scout a route on the Mountain of the Sun (where I went the next week).
mountaingazelle - May 4, 2011 1:26 pm Date Climbed: Apr 15, 2007
Deertrap Mountain
Hiked to Deertrap Mountain via the East Rim. The summit is surrounded by trees. The viewpoint at the edge of the rim has a great view of Mountain of the Sun.
nader - May 3, 2011 9:09 pm Date Climbed: Apr 19, 2011
Deertrap Mountain
Was dropped off at the Route 9 trailhead at 7 a.m. Hiked the East Rim Trail to Deertrap Mountain, then back to East Rim. Reached Weeping Rock at 3 p.m. Total of 17.3 miles
YEM - Jan 6, 2019 10:33 pm Date Climbed: Jan 4, 2019
Heaven on EarthI hiked from Ponderosa Ranch and after 3 miles or so, the footprints in the snow ran out. Fortunately for me, the route was pretty easy to follow with deer tracks coming in and out, cut logs, clearings in the brush and snow depressions marking the way. I traversed the length of the rim to see Zion Canyon and the eastern extent of the national park. This hike didn't take a lot of work, but the views were tremendous. Why isn't this place visited more often?
Stu Brandel - May 16, 2017 5:22 pm Date Climbed: May 14, 2017
Incredible ViewsSome amazing viewpoints around the edges, even for Zion. From Many Pools canyon. You can walk forever once you are up on the plateau.
awhite28 - Jul 11, 2015 11:34 pm Date Climbed: Jul 11, 2015
Fire!Great views. Got to watch a fire take off on the rim above Angel's Landing. Lots of torching. Made for a memorable day.
tdoughty - May 12, 2015 6:55 pm Date Climbed: Aug 13, 2014
Walk in the ParkWith Cinda. Found an arrowhead near the escarpment (left it for others to enjoy).
WOLFrising - Apr 4, 2013 12:44 am Date Climbed: Apr 3, 2013
More East RimBut this time from the Ponderosa Ranch to make a quicker day then Cable.
Scott - Jan 29, 2012 11:09 pm
DeertrapClimbed in the 1990's.
MoapaPk - May 9, 2011 11:59 am Date Climbed: Apr 7, 2007
viewpointWent to a bare outcropping to scout a route on the Mountain of the Sun (where I went the next week).
mountaingazelle - May 4, 2011 1:26 pm Date Climbed: Apr 15, 2007
Deertrap MountainHiked to Deertrap Mountain via the East Rim. The summit is surrounded by trees. The viewpoint at the edge of the rim has a great view of Mountain of the Sun.
nader - May 3, 2011 9:09 pm Date Climbed: Apr 19, 2011
Deertrap MountainWas dropped off at the Route 9 trailhead at 7 a.m. Hiked the East Rim Trail to Deertrap Mountain, then back to East Rim. Reached Weeping Rock at 3 p.m. Total of 17.3 miles