My USA road trip embarked right after EDC Vegas 2016. We rent a SUV to cater the whole trip. Never underestimate what you are capable of, we hike a number of well known mountain trails. Here's the first stop of our checklist. Zion National Park. Day 1, we simple stock up important material for hiking use in Safeway, pull over in motel, get proper meal and do some laundry.
Important stuff for hiking such as H2O (plenty of it), energy bar, can food, electrolyte drinks, bread and jam. Get some plastic spoon and fork that you might need it later. Else you gonna dig up the food with mess. Get a comfortable hiking shoes, how it looks doesn't matter, most importantly giving you blister-free hiking experience. Talking about this I am wearing a non-hiking shoes. So I am blessed with blister from the start.
A long the way to Zion National Park, you may enjoy the scenic view like it is so unreal. Before you start your journey, you might want to pre load the offline map to Zion National Park. These may give you a hassle freakout free journey. I believe no one want to maroon in no where and got eaten up by some kind of huge animal.
Thanks to dear Arnut who did a lot of research for the whole road trip. We chose the Angel Landing Trail. Please bear in mind that a lot of accident happened before, as it is not an easy trail. No not attempt with your flip flop, a pair of good hiking shoes is needed.
What I love about Zion National Park, is the facilities they have, such as shuttle bus to every trail head, and restroom and ice cool spring water pipe is available in each stop. Not all national park is blessed with all these facilities. Another tip to hike Zion is start your journey early as possible to avoid excess heat in the noon when you are doing your returning trip. We did this in the end of June 2016, weather might varies throughout the years. Apply plenty of sunscreen, as we are heading somewhere nearer toward the sun. Get a knee supporter and hiking stick to support yourself.
Some info about Angel Landing Trail:
Elevation: 5,790
Time Required: 3-6 hours
Difficulty: Fairly Strenuous
(Not recommended for those who are afraid of height and have vertigo)
As we finish the trail earlier than expected, we proceed to Weeping Rock Trail (picture below), not a spacious place, yet the view is still rewarding. Take extra care of your steps, because the place is usually wet dripping with water. Upon finishing the trail you can access cool water at the stop and rest for food with shades. Among all my hikes, I still prefer Zion National Park. Definitely recommended this place.
Finishing the trail, we head down to try our luck on Zion National Park campsite which is usually full throughout the year. You need to do early online book, or wake up really early to queue up to get the campsite slot. Picture below is not the campsite of Zion, you need to drive further out.
The night can be chilly below 15 Celsius. For an Asian like me who grown up in everywhere is above 25 degree Celsius. Tip is to get a good insulated sleeping bag.
Ruby's Inn RV Park and Campground
Bryce Canyon City
USD35
