Northgate Peaks 'Grand Edventure'

Saturday afternoon we grabbed those who could go and did the Northgate Peaks Trail.  Here's the description:  The Northgate Peaks Trail is a fairly short and easy family hike to an interesting viewpoint in the Kolob Terrace section of Zion. This lesser-traveled trail was created in the 1980s, making it a fairly recent addition to the park's canon of official trails and it offers a good escape from the crowds of the main canyon. It is 4 miles round trip.  We were surprised by some snow and icy patches of trail in the shady spots, but they could be avoided and we had a very nice hike with beautiful views for our reward.  The kids did well and worked hard for their ice cream cone reward which we got at Burger King in Hurricane.  I would like to do it again at a prettier time of year when it is a little warmer and we have a little more daylight. We always forget that it is still winter in the upper elevations even tho' we are ready for it to be spring!  Our hiking crew consisted of Weed and kids and Kennis, Gaige and Koen.  Love spending time with all of these wonderful folks!  

L to R - Trailhead, along the trail, we made it to the end (2), heading back.  Below - the view reward!