The Canyon Overlook Trail is a relatively easy and short hiking trail on Zion National Park’s east side. The trail leads to a spectacular view, looking back towards Zion Canyon. The hike is one mile, round-trip, and has an elevation change of 163 feet. This was not my first hike on the Canyon Overlook Trail. It’s one of the first trails I ever hiked in Zion, way back in 2004, on my first visit to the area. I knew it led to a breathtaking viewpoint — but on this hike, I was planning to go further, all the way up […]