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The Zion Grotto

The Zion GrottoPhoto: NPS/Abi Farish
0.7 mi
round trip
34 ft
climb
4,321 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Feb–May, Oct–Nov
best months

Is The Zion Grotto open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Zion National Park. It doesn't name The Zion Grotto, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

  • Narrows and All Slot Canyons Leading into them are Closed.

    Park closure covering Zion National Park · NPS · Zion National Park

  • Watchman Trail closed

    Park closure covering Zion National Park · NPS · Zion National Park

  • Toxic cyanobacteria in rivers, streams, and pools

    Park alert covering Zion National Park · NPS · Zion National Park

  • Large vehicle restrictions on Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway

    Park alert covering Zion National Park · NPS · Zion National Park

As of · Source: NPS · Zion National Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

The Grotto In the early 1920s this area marked the end of the road into Zion Canyon. At that time there was a campground, named Grotto, built by the young men of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in this location. The CCC was developed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt during the Great Depression as part of his New Deal to employ millions of young men and improve our public lands. Take in beautiful views of the Virgin River and Angels Landing. Enjoy a picnic in the shade of large cottonwood trees. Access the Virgin River using designated points found along the West Rim Trail. Trails accessed from here: • The Grotto Trail • Kayenta Trail • Angels Landing (via West Rim Trail). You may hike the West Rim Trail to Scout Lookout, but everyone who hikes Angels Landing needs to have a permit. Shuttle Service When the Zion Canyon Shuttle Bus is running, the Grotto is shuttle stop #6.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    Campsite 2

    Campground

    Campground · 2.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Red Rock Grill

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 1 mi
  • If it rainsDon Graham from Redlands, CA, USA - God bless it!, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

    Zion Human History Museum

    Museum

    On your way back · 4 mi

Places © OpenStreetMap contributors · Photos: Don Graham from Redlands, CA, USA - God bless it!, CC BY-SA 2.0 (commons)

More in Hurricane

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · Feb–May, Oct–Nov

    Best time to visit The Zion Grotto

    Best months: February–May and October–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      54° / 30°

      7 wet

    2. Feb

      58° / 34°

      8 wet

    3. Mar

      66° / 39°

      8 wet

    4. Apr

      73° / 44°

      6 wet

    5. May

      83° / 53°

      4 wet

    6. Jun

      95° / 62°

      3 wet

    7. Jul

      100° / 70°

      5 wet

    8. Aug

      98° / 69°

      6 wet

    9. Sep

      91° / 61°

      5 wet

    10. Oct

      78° / 49°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      64° / 37°

      5 wet

    12. Dec

      53° / 29°

      6 wet · 1 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Zion Np, UT, 3.8 mi away at 4,038 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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