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Beautiful views walking along the desert floor.
Enjoying the sunrise on the East Rim Trail.
The start of the long hike.
The Checkerboard Mesa can be seen in the distance from the top of the East Rim Trail.
Jolley Gulch is a great place for a quick rest on this long hike.
There is a very high chance of seeing wildlife on this trail.
Overlook of the East Canyon.
Plateau lizards can be seen by the dozens on Cable Mountain.
These cacti are scattered around the sections of the hike that span across the canyon floors.
One of many different species of cacti found on the East Rim Hike
Expansive views of Zion from Cable Mountain.
Overlook of the main Zion Canyon from Cable Mountain.