Zion National Park Guide: Hiking and Backpacking
Zion National Park Highlights
- Riverside Walk continues from the end of the scenic drive up between the ever-narrowing walls of Zion Canyon and passes hanging gardens, pools, and small rapids. The one-mile paved walk to the trail’s end is easy and nearly level.
- Getting to Observation Point is exciting as you work your way up the walls of Zion Canyon to a plateau and a splendid panorama. It’s 2,148 feet up, reached in eight miles round-trip. Weeping Rock Trail in Zion Canyon climbs just 100 feet in a half-mile round-trip to a long series of cliffside springs.
- West Rim Trail starts from Lava Point Trailhead off the Kolob Terrace Road and winds southeast to Zion Canyon in 13.3 miles one way, dropping 3,000 feet in the last six miles. For thrills, head two miles up West Rim Trail and detour a half-mile out to Angels Landing for a spectacular view 1,500 feet above Zion Canyon.
- The immense Kolob Arch, one of the world’s largest, attracts hikers in the Kolob Canyons area. You can hike in from Lee Pass Trailhead, 14 miles round-trip, in a long day or a leisurely backpack.
- La Verkin Creek, Hop Valley, Wildcat Canyon, and West Rim trails connect for many backpacking possibilities between the Kolob Canyons area and Zion Canyon.
By Travel Expert:
Bill Weir
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