Trail
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Round Trip Distance
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Difficulty
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Description
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Pa’rus Trail
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3.5mi/5.6km
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Easy
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Paved trail follows the Virgin River from the South Campground to Canyon Junction. Wheelchairs may need assistance.
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Archeology Trail
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0.4mi/0.6km
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Easy
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Short, but steep. Starts across from the entrance to the visitor center parking lot. Climbs to the outlines of several prehistoric buildings. Trailside exhibits.
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Lower Emerald Pool Trail
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1.2mi/1.9km
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Easy
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Minor drop offs. Paved trail leads to the Lower Emerald Pool and waterfalls. Connects to the Kayenta and Upper Emerald Pool Trails.
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Grotto Trail
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1.0mi/1.6km
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Easy
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The trail connects the Zion Lodge to the Grotto. Can be combined with the Lower Emerald Pool and Kayenta Trails to create a 2.5 mile loop.
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Weeping Rock Trail
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0.4mi/0.6km
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Easy
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Short, but steep. Minor drop offs. Paved trail ends at a rock alcove with dripping springs. Trailside exhibits.
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Riverside Walk
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2.2mi/3.5km
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Easy
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Minor drop offs. Paved trail follows the Virgin River along the bottom of a narrow canyon. Trailside exhibits. Wheelchairs may need assistance.
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Watchman Trail
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2.7mi/4.3km
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Moderate
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Minor drop offs. Ends at viewpoint of the Towers of the Virgin, lower Zion Canyon, and Springdale.
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Sand Bench Trail
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7.6mi/12.2km
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Moderate
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Commercial horse trail from March to October. Hike atop a massive landslide under The Sentinel. Deep sand and little shade.
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Upper Emerald Pool Trail
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1.0mi/1.6km
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Moderate
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Minor drop offs. A sandy and rocky trail that climbs to the Upper Emerald Pool at the base of a cliff.
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Kayenta Trail
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2.0mi/3.2km
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Moderate
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Long drop offs. An unpaved climb to the Emerald Pools. Connects The Grotto to the Emerald Pools Trails.
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Canyon Overlook Trail
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1.0mi/1.6km
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Moderate
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Long drop offs, mostly fenced. Rocky and uneven trail ends at viewpoint of Pine Creek Canyon and lower Zion Canyon. Park lot is right turn only.
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Taylor Creek Trail
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5.0mi/8.0km
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Moderate
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Limited to 12 people per group. Follows the Middle Fork of Taylor Creek past two homestead cabins to Double Arch Alcove.
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Timber Creek Overlook Trail
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1.0mi/1.6km
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Moderate
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Follows a ridge to the small peak with views of Timber Creek, Kolob Terrace, and Pine Valley Mountains.
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Angels Landing via West Rim Trail
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5.4mi/8.7km
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Strenuous
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Long drop-offs. Not for young children or anyone fearful of heights. Last section is a route along a steep, narrow ridge to the summit.
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Hidden Canyon Trail
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2.4mi/3.9km
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Strenuous
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Long drop offs. Not for anyone fearful of heights. Follows along a cliff face to the mouth of a narrow canyon.
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Observation Point via East Rim Trail
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8.0mi/12.9km
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Strenuous
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Long drop-offs. Climbs through Echo Canyon to viewpoint of Zion Canyon. Access to Cable Mountain, Deertrap Mountain, and East Mesa Trails.
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The Narrows via Riverside Walk
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9.4mi/15.1km
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Strenuous
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Check conditions at the visitor center before attempting. High water levels can prevent access to the Narrows.
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Kolob Arch via La Verkin Creek Trail
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14mi/22.5km
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Strenuous
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Limited to 12 people per group. Follows Timber and La Verkin Creeks. A side trail leads to Kolob Arch, one of the world’s largest freestanding arches.
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