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Utah
0.4 mi
Distance
23 ft
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Zion Park Scenic Byway
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The Zion Park Scenic Byway is an ultra-short, nearly flat walk perfect for visitors seeking minimal exertion while experiencing Zion's stunning canyon scenery. This brief stroll offers accessible views of the park's iconic red rock formations and is ideal for families, elderly visitors, or anyone with limited mobility.
The Zion Grotto
~8 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
~35 min drive
Easy alpine lake loop with gentle terrain and scenic mountain views.
Court of the Patriarchs
~8 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…
Navajo Trail
~35 min drive
Steep 2.4-mile red rock hike with 1,077 ft elevation gain.
Pa'rus - The Master Sculptor
~10 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
~10 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
~10 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
~10 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…
Pa'rus - Creation from Destruction
~10 min drive
<h2>Creation From Destruction</h2> <h3>Learn </h3> <p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{75f09f85-8dff-40ae-830d-60e08ccbd3ad}{3}" paraid="593015807" xml:lang="EN-US">The Virgin River is the primary agent of erosion that continues to carve and shape Zion. The North Fork of the Virgin Rive…
Zion Human History Museum
~10 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…
