Today is trail day. After a hearty breakfast, we followed the Pa'rus trail for 3/4 mile to the Human History Museum where we caught the shuttle to the Emerald Pool trailhead, located a short distance from Zion Lodge.
The trail was steep but provided a relatively easy walk to the Emerald Pool. Water falls from the side of the mountain into the pool. Sunlight and clouds on the falling water provide ever-changing perspectives of the water as it falls into the pool.
Our return trip to the brought us to the trailhead by around 1145 hours, just in time for a quick lunch at the Lodge.
We enjoyed a relaxing lunch filled with Brother-in-law Ed's witticism.
After lunch we boarded another shuttle bound for the Weeping Rock Trail. This trail is very steep. At the top, we were treated to a view of the mountain where water appears to "weep" out of the rock. We were happy to have made the climb to see it.
Upon returning to the trailhead, we boarded yet another shuttle. This Time our destination was the Temple of Sinawava. This trail leads follows the Virgin River from the bus stop to the Narrows. Once one gets to the Narrows, the trail is no longer maintained. The rest of the trail is in the river. We didn't have appropriate footwear to walk in the river, so we reluctantly turned back.
After another shuttle ride, we disembarked at Canyon Junction. Our goal was to walk the entire length of the Pa'rus Trail. Prior to this venture, we walked a3/4 mile stretch of the trail on a couple of occasions.
We made it back to the campground having walked four of the parks numerous trails.
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