Our first road trip, San Francisco-Las Vegas and further

[Jantomo]

Thanks for your friendly comments everyone. Now on with the report !
On Day 10 we left Las Vegas heading on the I-5 on the way to Springdale. Didn't take us long to leave the city but then what a road for the next 125 miles. Where was everyone?We probably live about that far from London and to drive there we would see thousands of vehicles in both directions but the I-5 couldn't be more different.There is just so much space everywhere!
Anyway the last part of the route was really scenic and we made good time to Springdale arriving just after 1.30pm, which we then found was 2.30 due to the time change.

We booked in to the Zion Park motel (good accommodation) and set off straight away on the shuttle bus to Zion Canyon (stops just outside the motel)We thought we would take the Zion Park shuttle to the end of the valley and do the riverside walk, leaving the next full day for other walks.



Zion Park scenery is once again awesome. The river walk is a really easy walk, only about 2 miles long ,( unless you continue at the end of the trail, to walk up through the river) and gave loads of photo stops. We saw deer crossing the river and a magnificent stag a few feet from the path.

After the walk it was back on the shuttle to the Visitor Centre for a look round, ready to plan for the next day , then back to Springdale . Its a pretty little place, with plenty of places to eat and a laundromat(my evening entertainment) next door to the motel.

Day 11 was a full day in Zion . There are so many trails and the hop on/off shuttle was a boon.Sounded from others we met that the Angels Landing trail was a bit too much of a challenge for us, so we opted for the combined Emerald Pool and Grotto trails as a starter , and what a good choice.The scenery was beautiful and walking behind the waterfalls was a bonus.


There are so many viewpoints and what memories. All too soon the trail came to an end but off on the shuttle again to the short Weeping Rock trail- just a bit of a climb, then we walked the Pa'rus trail (level and easy)before leaving for Springdale, a dip in the pool and a nice meal. Perfect day again.