Virgin Sacrifice to the Mountain of the SunAt its peak, the Mountain of the Sun reaches 6722', about 2500' above this view point. The cool waters of the Virgin River flow through Zion Canyon, continuing to carve this gorge deeper and bringing ever more rocks into the stream. Although the Lower Emerald Pools Trail is currently closed, the bridge across the Virgin River from the National Park Lodge remains open and allows one to reach this spectacular vantage. Recognition: Merit Image MAR 2020