This was one of my favorite sites in Zion Canyon. The lighting and angles from which photos can be taken make for a billion different kinds of images ....
This is the second(?) shuttle stop going into the canyon, so catch it at sunrise. The patriarchs light up and make a very dramatic site. Short hill climb to observation area. The time between buses is enough to see it all.
While you can simply stop and walk around and look at the river along the bottom of the canyon, you really should climb the short trail across the street (east side) to get a spectacular view of the three peaks that are known as the Court of the Patriarchs. The best time is in the morning when the peaks are lit by the sun.
Though quite hot and dry, the rock formations along the cool Virgin River are breathtaking. The shuttle service that takes you all along the Zion National Park canyon is well worth any cost you might have to pay.
This is worth stopping and getting out for the photo ops. Very distinct and beautiful rock formations and colors.
There are some great walks & scenery throughout Zion National Park, this one probably wasn't worth the stop.
I expected more, but the view of the main high cliffs was pretty good. It is a fairly easy walk too and is paved and has railings.
This would be the 1st view point of the Scenic Canyon drive. We arrived too early and the towers were still with shadows. So best bet to get a good shot of the famous vista of Zion would be around late morning, the golden towers against a deep blue sky. Simply amazing.
The walk is on a short trail but pretty steep. Well worth the efforts for the view of the Sentinel and the three Patriarchs.
This is probably the most well known focal point of the ZIon park. The view of the three peaks with the tops lit up by the morning sun is the "signature" photo op. So if you were to take a single picture from the park, this probably should be it.