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Utah
12.9 mi
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West Rim Trail
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The West Rim Trail is a scenic 12.95-mile route offering expansive views and moderate-to-challenging terrain typical of Utah's rim country. This trail traverses the western edge of a major canyon system, providing hikers with dramatic vistas and varied topography. The combination of distance and elevation change makes this an excellent choice for experienced day hikers seeking a rewarding full-day adventure.
The Zion Grotto
~16 min drive
<h2>The Grotto</h2> <p>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.…
Navajo Lake Loop Trail
~26 min drive
Easy alpine lake loop with gentle terrain and scenic mountain views.
Virgin River Rim Trail
~27 min drive
Nearly 60-mile remote rim trail with desert vistas and sustained elevation gain.
Court of the Patriarchs
~18 min drive
<h2><b>Court of the Patriarchs </b></h2> <p>Enjoy spectacular views of the three patriarchs: Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The three peaks were named in 1916 by a Methodist Minister, Dr. Frederick Vining Fischer, and two local boys from Southern Utah. They were so inspired and st…
Bristlecone Trail
~27 min drive
Easy 1-mile walk among ancient bristlecone pines with minimal elevation gain.
Pa'rus - The Master Sculptor
~20 min drive
<h2>The Master Sculptor</h2> <h3>Learn </h3> <p>The power of wind, water, and gravity have shaped Zion Canyon over time. Erosion and weathering also play a role forming natural arches in the park. A natural arch is formed when deep cracks penetrate into a layer of sandstone. E…
Navajo Trail
~28 min drive
Steep 2.4-mile red rock hike with 1,077 ft elevation gain.
Pa'rus - Diversion Dam
~20 min drive
<h2>Diversion Dam</h2> <h3>Learn</h3> <p paraeid="{054fc00e-a6b4-4eb9-b20c-8d81f1c7f960}{75}" paraid="1507013341">On March 30, 2009, the upper section of the Virgin River and its tributaries were designated as <a href="https://www.nps.gov/zion/learn/nature/wildandscenicriver.h…
Pa'rus - Virgin River Wayside
~20 min drive
<h2>Virgin River</h2> <h3>Learn</h3> <p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{2ef88670-689d-4415-9072-eeec5cfc3bb6}{147}" paraid="852227924" xml:lang="EN-US">In July of 2020, the Utah Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) Division of Water Quality (DWQ) and the National Park Service (N…
Pa'rus - Changing Landscapes
~21 min drive
<h2>Changing Landscapes</h2> <h3>Learn </h3> <p>Rock layers of Zion Canyon are arranged in a way that allows water to travel through them. The desert sand dunes that formed the Navajo Sandstone layer contain wind-blown sand particles that have space in-between them. The ancien…
