Zion National Park
Canyon, river, and exposed sandstone hikes with permit and flash-flood planning.
Use the sections and guides below to explore this subject in a clear, practical order.
Explore Zion National Park
Grotto Trail
Plan Grotto Trail in Zion with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.
Read this guideArchaeology Trail
Plan Archaeology Trail in Zion with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.
Read this guideLower Pine Creek Waterfall Trail
Plan Lower Pine Creek Waterfall Trail in Zion with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.
Read this guideUpper Pine Creek Falls Trail
Plan Upper Pine Creek Falls Trail in Zion with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.
Read this guideCourt of the Patriarchs Viewpoint Trail
Plan Court of the Patriarchs Viewpoint Trail in Zion with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.
Read this guideLa Verkin Creek Trail to Beartrap Canyon
Plan La Verkin Creek Trail to Beartrap Canyon in Zion with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.
Read this guideConnector Trail in Kolob Canyons
Plan Connector Trail in Kolob Canyons in Zion with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.
Read this guideEast Rim Trail from the East Entrance
Plan East Rim Trail from the East Entrance in Zion with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.
Read this guideAngels Landing Trail
A steep West Rim Trail climb followed by a permitted chain-assisted ridge to Angels Landing.
Read this guideThe Narrows Bottom-Up Hike
A customizable river hike through the narrowest part of Zion Canyon.
Read this guideWatchman Trail in Zion
A moderate lower-Zion hike to a broad overlook above Springdale and the Virgin River.
Read this guideCanyon Overlook Trail in Zion
A short but exposed Zion trail to a high view over Pine Creek Canyon.
Read this guideLower Emerald Pool Trail
A short Zion Canyon walk to a shaded alcove and seasonal waterfall.
Read this guideKayenta Trail in Zion
A moderate Zion bench trail connecting The Grotto and Emerald Pools.
Read this guidePa’rus Trail
A paved riverside path with lower-canyon views, bridge crossings, and frequent access points.
Read this guideTimber Creek Overlook Trail
A short ridge walk to wide views over the Kolob terrace, Pine Valley Mountains, and desert country.
Read this guideSand Bench Trail
A sandy bench loop beneath the Sentinel with elevated views across Zion Canyon.
Read this guideScout Lookout via West Rim Trail
A steep paved climb through Refrigerator Canyon and Walter’s Wiggles to a dramatic viewpoint below Angels Landing.
Read this guideTaylor Creek Trail
A creek-crossing route past historic cabins to the Double Arch Alcove beneath towering Kolob walls.
Read this guideNorthgate Peaks Trail
A mostly gentle high-country walk to a viewpoint between the Northgate Peaks.
Read this guideDeertrap Mountain from Stave Spring
A long forest-and-slickrock route to a quiet rim viewpoint high above Zion Canyon.
Read this guideCable Mountain from Stave Spring
A remote east-rim hike to the historic cableworks viewpoint above the Great White Throne.
Read this guideKolob Arch via La Verkin Creek Trail
A long wilderness canyon hike beneath colorful cliffs to one of the world’s largest natural arches.
Read this guideWest Rim Trail to Cabin Spring
A sustained climb beyond Scout Lookout to high plateaus and broad views across Zion Canyon without using the Angels Landing chain route.
Read this guideObservation Point via East Mesa Trail
A relatively gentle approach across forest and mesa to a dramatic viewpoint high above Zion Canyon.
Read this guideMany Pools Trail
An informal slickrock route past seasonal potholes and sculpted sandstone on Zion’s east side.
Read this guideChinle Trail from Coalpits Wash
A lower-desert hike across open benchland with volcanic rock, petrified wood, and distant views of Zion’s cliffs.
Read this guidePa’rus Trail
A paved riverside route with open views of Zion’s cliffs and several bridge crossings.
Read this guideMiddle Emerald Pools Trail
A scenic climb above the lower pools to alcoves, seeps, and canyon views.
Read this guideUpper Emerald Pool Trail
A steeper continuation to a large alcove pool beneath towering canyon walls.
Read this guideSand Bench Trail
A sandy loop on the bench beneath the Patriarchs with broad canyon views and fewer hikers.
Read this guideMiddle Fork Taylor Creek Trail
A canyon hike past historic cabins and creek crossings to the Double Arch Alcove.
Read this guideEast Rim Trail to Jolly Gulch
A high-desert climb through pinyon-juniper country to open slickrock and views into Jolly Gulch.
Read this guideCoal Pits Wash Trail
A quieter low-desert route through open wash country beneath colorful cliffs.
Read this guideWildcat Canyon Trail
A rolling high-country route through ponderosa forest and open meadows toward the West Rim country.
Read this guideKayenta and Emerald Pools Loop
A popular canyon loop linking the Kayenta Trail with the Emerald Pools area and elevated river views.
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