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View on the Patriarchs

View on the Patriarchs

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Location: Washington County, Utah, United States

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Alex

November 23, 2023

Running

From the bus station and Zion Canyon Scenic Drive, walk up the trail of switchbacks to this 0.2-mile out-and-back. The View on the Patriarchs is fantastic and usually takes about 5 minutes to get here from the road. It is important that visitors do not cut the switch backs as the environment is sensitive and staying on trail is part of Leave No Trace.

AverieOutside

December 29, 2023

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This viewpoint is right off of Zion Canyon Scenic Drive and is easily accessible. You can see the massive red rock formations known as The Patriarchs.

Aurélien Goudier

May 26, 2024

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Magnificent but the path to go up to Observation Point is closed...

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