Arrived at Zion at 10:00 in the morning to find both campgrounds full already. Seems it was spring break for Southern California schools and lots of folks were camped at Zion. Parked in the lot and hopped the shuttle up to the Grotto where I picked up the trail to Angels Landing. A steady climb helped me pass lots of people on the way to Scouts Landing, and from there it was up the route to the top. Only a few bottlenecks in some places as a few decided to turn back rather that to face the exposure of the route. Some 20 or so people were at the top when I got there. I had my lunch on top then went down and turned towards the Emerald Pools for a bit longer hike. Quite a few families were at the pools so after visiting all 3 of the pools I hiked back to the grotto and caught the shuttle bus back to the visitor center and my truck. Trail views from up high are always amazing to me, it puts them in perspective.
Found a place to camp for the night just outside the East Entrance of Zion at a primitive campground, and the $16 price included a hot shower. While my clothes could have used some washing at least I was clean! Cooked dinner and turned in for the night with the nearest tent at least 100 yards away. I had planned to spend another day at Zion but the crowds were a bit much for me so in the morning I was headed south.
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