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Deertrap MountainThis is a excellent view point in a part of the park where the crowds are left behind. Views include Angels Landing, Great White Throne, Mountain of the Sun, Twin Brothers, Beehives, Court of the Patriarchs and the West Temple. At a Glance History: Pioneers went up the East Rim Trail and to Deertrap mountain to collect lumber, but the mountain got its name from long ago when Indians herded deer onto the mesa in an effort to trap and kill them. Deertrap Mountain Mileage
The usual camping spots are up above Stave Springs, close to a water supply, but the slope of the ground there is uncomfortable. Open camping is anywhere out of view of the trail and away from Stave Spring or the Deertrap rim. Trailhead: East Rim Trail The East Rim Trail is a 6 hour,10 mile/16km trail that begins at the east entrance of the park and ends at the Weeping Rock parking lot in Zion Canyon. Although some prefer to hike from either the Weeping Rock parking lot to Deertrap and return the same way or from the east entrance and return the same way, the hike is more enjoyable as a one way hike using a car shuttle. To do this as a one way hike, park one vehicle at the Weeping Rock parking lot, if the shuttle is not running, or at Canyon Junction if it is. Park the other at the East Rim Trailhead just northwest of the toll booth. The initial part of the trail is in full sun so start this hike early in the day. Clear Creek (intermittent) runs along the initial part of the trail. A wide path ascends gradually the next 5 miles through junipers, pinyon pines and passing Jolly Gulch. Vegetation turns to ponderosa pine at the higher elevations. About 3 hours (5 miles) into the hike the trail descends. At .2 miles past Stave Spring, at the 5.7 mile mark, is a sign directing the way to the Deertrap and Cable Mountain shared trail. Deertrap Mountain - Cable Mountain TrailThe trail has a steady uphill climb to the junction where the Deertrap Mountain and Cable Mountain Trails fork. At the junction its 6920'. Deertrap Mountain Trail Deertrap Mountain offers nice views of Mountain of the Sun, the Twin Brothers the Court of the Patriarchs, Middle Emerald Pool, Behunin Canyon, Lady Mountain, Angels Landing, West Temple, East Temple, Zion Lodge and Smithsonian Butte in the distance. The elevation at the rim is 6720' compared to the 4000' elevation of Zion Canyon. Downhill Exit East Rim, Cable Mountain, Deertrap Mountain BackpackBackpacking option: 10-mile day hike from the campsite. From the jct of the east rim trail (just below stave springs) out to the end of Deertrap Mountain and return back to the Jct of east rim trail just below stave spring is a 10-mile round trip. Total mileage: 20-miles Backpacking option: 6-mile day hike from the campsite at Stave Spring. Camp at Stave Spring, then day hike to Cable Mountain then back to the Cable Mountain/ Deertrap Mountain junction (not Stave Springs) then to Deertrap Mountain, back to Stave Springs and end at the Weeping Rock parking lot. Total mileage: 24-miles Optional side hikes: Cable Mountain 6-mile round trip, with incredible views of the Great White Throne, Angels Landing, Observation Point, and the West Rim of Zion. Hidden Canyon is located toward the end of the East Rim/Observation Point trail. From the canyon entrance its .5 miles to the 20' freestanding arch and then it is possible to continue about .6 more miles through the canyon. Observation Point is about 4-miles round trip from the Observation Point//East Rim junction. Marvelous views of Zion Canyon can be seen along much of this this hike as well as at the view point at the end of the trail. Echo Canyon - Going through the slot canyon usually involves getting wet and always requires climbing past obstacles. Beta: Coordinates and other trail and canyoneering information by Zion Park search and rescue veteran team member Bo Beck and zionnational-park.com author Mary Cisneros. To post trip reports, offer corrections, updates, or for more information please visit the Zion National Park Forum Suggested Gear: A sturdy pair of shoes are recommend to hike the trails in Zion National Park. Many quality shoes will help grip the rocks and prevent injury.
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