Among the many hiking opportunities in Zion, the Weeping Rock trail is an short but steep hike, accessible to most people.
The weeping is a result of water that permeates the mountain above and eventually hits a layer of rock that is less absorbent, pushing the water out through the side of the cliff. The result is the cliff lets go of the moisture in what looks like tears falling down. This moisture facilitates an unique environment for plants and animals in this otherwise desert location. During the hot summers which can reach 110, this is a great place to visit. After hiking the trail, we took a short walk to the Virgin River to eat a picnic lunch. In all, a nice day!
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