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Utah
5.8 mi
Distance
1,325 ft
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Wildcat Canyon Trail
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Wildcat Canyon Trail offers a moderately challenging 5.76-mile adventure through Utah's scenic canyon terrain with nearly 1,325 feet of elevation gain. This trail winds through a picturesque canyon landscape, providing hikers with diverse scenery and a solid cardiovascular workout. The combination of distance and elevation gain makes it an ideal choice for intermediate hikers seeking a rewarding half-day excursion.
The Zion Grotto
~14 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.…
Wet Sandy Trail
~24 min drive
Moderate 7.2-mile trail with 1,740 ft gain through sandy and rocky Utah terrain.
Syler Spring Trail
~28 min drive
Moderate 3.18-mile hike to Syler Spring with 722 ft elevation gain.
Court of the Patriarchs
~15 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…
Anderson Valley Trail
~28 min drive
Challenging 12-mile alpine trail with 3,959 ft gain and expansive valley views.
Pa'rus - The Master Sculptor
~17 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…
Pa'rus - Diversion Dam
~17 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
~17 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…
Zion Human History Museum
~17 min drive
<h2><b>Zion Human History Museum </b></h2> <p>Once the park’s main visitor center, the museum houses indoor exhibits focused on the human history of Zion. Step out to the back patio for a dramatic view of the West Temple and the Towers of the Virgin. In front of the building e…
Pa'rus - Changing Landscapes
~17 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…
