Waiting on the Clouds at Northgate Peaks

It was a beautiful sunny day in Hurricane so we decided to head out for a hike to Northgate Peaks in the Kolob Terrace part of Zion National Park. However, when we arrived at the trailhead the clouds were hanging low, very low. Once we arrived at the viewpoint Kent decided we should hike up the East Northgate Peak, so off we went. On a clear day it would be spectacular, today the clouds were moving quickly so we did get some good views. We may have to return again one day, easy enough as it's only a 4 mile hike.

We started out on the Wildcat Canyon Trailhead in the Kolob Terrace part of Zion

The clouds are hanging low, we are hoping they will move out

We turn onto the Northgate Peaks Trail

Viewpoint from the end of the main trail

Looking at the East Northgate Peak, Kent thinks we should climb the peak

Rock cairns direct our path

The arrow is a big help, too

Up on top of the peak the clouds are still hanging around

It looks hopeful that it may clear up

North Guardian Angel

I've never seen such a green grasshopper before

Waiting for Kent

Wildcat Peak