Court of the Patriarchs is one of Zion's easiest rewards: a short, steep walk from shuttle stop 4 to a viewpoint across the canyon floor. The three sandstone peaks rise in a row, catching morning light beautifully.
It is a ten-minute stop if you are moving quickly, but it helps you understand Zion's vertical drama before tackling longer trails. Photographers should come early, when the east-facing cliffs are lit and the shuttle crowds are thinner.