Another Perfect Day hiking and biking in Zion - Day 59

Once again, we started our day in town having coffee. We looked to see if there was a place where we could shower as the campground has no shower facilities. But, the only one we found was at a bike store and it was $5.00 per person, so we decided to skip the showers.

After that, we loaded our bikes on the shuttle bus and went as far as Zion Lodge. There, we bought Henry a cool T-shirt for his birthday that changes color when you go outside.

We locked our bikes and took a hike to the Lower Emerald Pools. It was listed as an easy walk to the pools. (really a waterfall.) We decided to venture upward to the Middle Emerald Pools, a moderate hike that went up a bit higher. The views were amazing. We decided to forego the hike to the Upper Emerald Pools. For one, the pools were not that impressive, to be honest. They were small pools beneath waterfalls. What was impressive were the amazing views of the canyon from there as we had climbed fairly high. The whole trip was only about 2 miles round trip, but quite enough!

David hiked Zion a few years ago during one of his Spring Breaks from the West Entrance to the South Entrance where we are. It was about 38 miles of unbelievably rugged country. We cannot imagine it.

From Zion Lodge, we got on our bikes and coasted back down to our campground, probably about 5-6 miles. I thought it would be a little too steep for me, but it wasn't. As usual, I freak myself out and worry unnecessarily! But, it was very gusty as we descended.

So, it was a great day. The weather got into the mid-80's, too. So, it was just about a perfect day.