Parking
Use the north-side dirt pull-off on UT-9 west of Rockville, about a quarter-mile east of the Huber Wash crossing. The gated dirt road beside it is the approach; this is a roadside pull-off, not a developed lot.
Overview
About Huber Wash Trail
Why go
- Petrified logs and hanging gardens at the shaded dryfall
Heads up
- Little shade and no water or restroom at the access
- The informal wash route requires attention to navigation
Map & elevation
The route
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Full mapElevation3,773–4,173 ft
Plan your hike
Before you go
Parking
Safety
3 active Zion alerts
- CautionToxic cyanobacteria in Zion waterwaysDo not drink Zion in-stream water, submerge your head, or touch or ingest algae mats; cyanobacteria can produce harmful toxins.Official details
- ClosureWatchman Trail closed for repairsWatchman Trail is closed pending repairs; do not enter the trail and choose another hike. Check current park conditions before setting out.Official details
The highest, rockiest slopes around here are a summer buffet for grizzly bears.
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Trail guide
Hiking Huber Wash Trail
The walkHuber Wash is a 4.8-mile out-and-back from a Route 9 pull-off to the lower dryfall.
Huber Wash is a 4.8-mile out-and-back from a Route 9 pull-off to the lower dryfall. Allow about 2½ hours for the mostly gradual route, with roughly 400 feet of ascent. The start follows a gated dirt road before the walk settles into the open wash. This is an informal desert route where the wash itself is the path, not a built trail with signs at every turn.
Getting into the washUse the north-side dirt pull-off on UT-9 west of Rockville, about a quarter-mile east of the…
Use the north-side dirt pull-off on UT-9 west of Rockville, about a quarter-mile east of the Huber Wash crossing. Follow the gated road and track north, then continue into the wash. A good map matters: some nearby paths are faint or unmarked. Stay on the wash or other durable ground to protect the living soil crust. There is no drinking water or restroom at the access. Pets are not allowed on Zion trails; day hikers do not need a wilderness permit, but overnight trips do. Groups are limited to 12 people who share an affiliation.
UnderfootExpect sand, gravel, and occasional rocky steps in the winding drainage.
Expect sand, gravel, and occasional rocky steps in the winding drainage. It is usually dry, but rain or snow can leave the wash muddy and slippery. There is very little shade, so this is a tough pick in hot weather. Keep an eye on the channel and side washes so you can follow the right drainage rather than drifting onto another route.
At the dryfallThe usual turnaround is a shaded box canyon where seepage feeds hanging plants.
The usual turnaround is a shaded box canyon where seepage feeds hanging plants. Petrified logs are embedded in the rock above the dryfall; leave all wood and stone in place. Sandy patches can reveal tracks from small desert mammals and larger animals, though sightings are never guaranteed.
The longer Chinle connectionA separate route leaves the wash below the dryfall, crosses a bench, and climbs to the Chinle…
A separate route leaves the wash below the dryfall, crosses a bench, and climbs to the Chinle Trail by an unexposed Class 3 scramble. That technical connection is not part of this out-and-back. Turn around at the lower dryfall unless you have the route knowledge and scrambling ability for the longer option.
Wildlife
Wildlife in Zion
291 sightingsCalifornia CondorMost seen around 11 AMSighting map
350 sightingsBighorn SheepMost seen around 7 AMSighting map
22 sightingsMountain LionMost seen around 7 PMSighting map
1,326 sightingsMule DeerMost seen around 6 AMSighting map
23 sightingsGolden EagleMost seen around 10 AMSighting map
15 sightingsPeregrine FalconMost seen around 7 AMSighting mapSighting maps show where each species has been reported across Zion. Wildlife moves, so no sighting is guaranteed.
