Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort Blog
Learn More about Zion Ponderosa on the East Side of Zion National Park

August 30, 2017
The Angels Landing Trail in Zion National Park is one of the most thrilling and iconic hikes in the world. With its steep switchbacks, breathtaking views, and a final climb along a narrow ridgeline, this trail is a true bucket-list adventure. To help you prepare, let’s break down the five key sections of Angels Landing, so you know exactly what
The 5 Sections of the Angels Landing Hike

July 7, 2017
Hiking in Zion National Park is the best way to experience the terrain and stunning views Utah’s first national park has to offer. The top hikes in zion national park are: Observation Point, Cable Mountain, The Narrows, Angels Landing and Emerald Pools. Observation Point is an 8-mile hike that takes 3-4 hours on average to hike. Most say this hike
Top Hikes in Zion National Park

June 29, 2017
Angels Landing is an iconic feature of Zion National Park, responsible – in part – for the 4.3 million people who visited the park last year. Hiking Angels Landing is a must for any park visitor looking for their next adrenaline rush. With sheer drop-offs up to 1,000 feet on a narrow trail, climbing to the peak of Angels Landing
Fast Facts About Angels Landing
March 8, 2014
The Angels Landing trail is one of the best-known unique hiking trails in America, located in the breathtaking Zion National Park. This iconic trail is notorious for its stunning views, steep drop-offs, and thrilling switchbacks that challenge even the most avid hikers. Throughout the years, countless adventurers have embarked on this journey, drawn by the allure of standing atop the
Angels Landing Trail – The Thrill!
July 6, 2010
Observation Point is one of my favorite hikes in Zion National Park. Although the park is full of stunning vistas, various levels of hiking trails, and an abundance of water and vegetation, Observation Point remains my favorite. Why? Well, accessing it from our property here at Zion Ponderosa makes it easy and the hike is filled with diverse landscaping and
Observation Point Trail from Zion Ponderosa
July 17, 2009
Zion National Park rated #1 by travelers who use Trip Advisor.


