The visitor who merely rides in an automobile to Zion Lodge and goes no
farther will obtain an entirely inadequate impression of its beauty.
There are two trips that none should miss. One is to the Narrows. An
automobile road extends to the Temple of Sinawava, whence it is a walk
of about two miles; or, horses may be ridden all the way from the Lodge,
a distance of about six miles. The other trip is up the spectacular West
Rim Trail either to the West Rim, with a nine-mile loop on the crest (an
all-day trip) or to Angels Landing (a half-day trip); the West Rim Trail
is perhaps one of the most scenic in the entire National Park System.
There is also a trail up Cable Mountain to the East Rim, where splendid
panoramas are unfolded. The trail up Lady Mountain, two miles in length,
has 1,400 steps chiseled from the rock, two ladders and 2,000 feet of
hand cable. A short walk east from the Lodge leads to a pretty waterfall
and a rock-bound pool. Other interesting little excursions may be made
and the guides will gladly give suggestions.