This is the majestic view from Observation Point at Zion National Park. We took the shortcut to the top!!! If you&#8217;re not a big hiker and want to get up there in half the time, go to the Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort and tell them you want to take the short cut up to Observation Point! They&#8217;ll take you on a shuttle and drop you off at a trailhead (East Mesa Trail) that&#8217;s essentially already halfway up to this view. 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