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| | Hiking | 2.45 Miles | 1 Hour 38 Mns | | 1.52 mph |
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| no partners | | Written 5-3-2025 and route was via my Samsung Health app on my phone so not sure about AEG. This would be the end of our second day of our Zion zaga but what a way to end. The Sinawava Temple hike is known as the "Gateway to the Narrows". We had to bribe cousin Connie with breakfast out tomorrow morning if she finished the hike. She is 76 and slowin' down a tad, but we figured she could do this one okay.
Skies were clear but the canyon was all in the shade except the tippy tops. On the drive in it was cool to see Angels Landing and Scout Lookout from down here. The Weeping Wall area is still closed which is too bad as it looks like a cool area to visit. I could see on satellite the trail going up its side; looks interesting and quite scenic. We also drove below a nice Hanging Valley that was partly lit.
The hike itself was very nice. Would have been better to do during Fall colors, but at least we could enjoy the river and tall canyon walls  . Jenaya was in charge of Connie so Jaelyn and I took the side trail that gets you next to the N Fork Virgin River. It certainly appeared to be running pretty strong. We eventually were forced to go back to the main trail by the roping. Once back to the main trail, we encountered a volunteer talking about the ferned area and water pond we were near.
We finally made it to the famous "The Narrows". I suspect my cousins will do that someday. It looks rather intimidating in the shade. We took a few pics here and then headed back. If you're near the area, I think the Riverside walk will be enjoyable. All of us, but especially Connie and me, were happy she finished so we could have a real breakfast instead of the cottage cheese and fruit the girls were fond of at the Vrbo.
Part 1 drive and the start of the hike [ youtube video ]
Part 2 [ youtube video ] |
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For me, sometimes it's just as much about the journey as the destination.
Oh, and once in awhile, don't forget to look back at the trail you've traveled. |
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