Challenging
Trails
Trails in Zion National Park
Compare distance, typical time, difficulty, and trail details.
Challenging
Angels Landing
Iconic, exposed ridge climb with chains and jaw-dropping canyon views.
Challenging
The Narrows Top Down
Iconic 16-mile river traverse from Chamberlain’s Ranch to Zion Canyon.
Challenging
West Rim Trail
High-country to canyon-floor classic with knockout rim views
Easy
East Mesa Trail
Gentle mesa walk to a jaw dropping canyon rim view
Challenging
The Subway (Left Fork North Creek)
Wild, wet creek scramble to a glowing sandstone tube.
Easy
Canyon Overlook Trail
One mile to big views above the Great Arch and towering walls
Easy
Observation Point via East Mesa Trail
The easy way to a grand rim view—high above Angels Landing.
Challenging
West Rim Trail to Scout Lookout
Steep switchbacks, big canyon views, no Angel’s Landing permit needed
Moderate
Deertrap Mountain Trail
Crowd-free rim wander with big views of Angels Landing
Moderate
Kayenta Trail
Sun-soaked connector to Emerald Pools with big canyon views
Moderate
Middle Fork Taylor Creek Trail
Shaded creek walk to the streaked Double Arch Alcove and cabins.
Moderate
Taylor Creek Trail
Shady Kolob canyon stroll to cabins and a painted alcove
Challenging
La Verkin Creek Trail
Kolob Canyons’ creekside route to Kolob Arch and quiet backcountry.
Easy
Timber Creek Overlook Trail
Short ridge walk to huge Kolob Canyons vistas and sunset glow
Moderate
Upper Emerald Pools Trail
Short, sandy climb to a shaded pool beneath towering cliffs
Challenging
East Rim Trail
Quiet rim to canyon traverse with big Echo Canyon payoffs
Easy
Riverside Walk
Paved canyon stroll to the gateway of The Narrows.
Moderate
Cable Mountain Trail
Remote rim hike to historic cable works with grand canyon views
Challenging
Kolob Arch via La Verkin Creek Trail
Big miles to a big arch—quieter Zion with a sting at the end.
Challenging
Coalpits Wash Trail
Quiet desert wash to springs, relics, and small falls with solitude
Easy
Lower Emerald Pool Trail
Easy paved stroll to a shaded alcove and seasonal falls
Moderate
Emerald Pools Trail
Kid-friendly canyon stroll with seasonal waterfalls and ledges
Moderate
Watchman Trail
Quick, view-packed climb to a classic canyon overlook
Easy
Northgate Peaks Trail
Piney stroll to a basalt bluff with big views and cool summer temps
Moderate
Middle Emerald Pools Trail
Short, scenic ledge walk to slickrock pools and canyon views
Moderate
Chinle Trail
Quiet desert bench with petrified wood and big sandstone cliff views
Easy
Pa'rus Trail
Easy riverside stroll with canyon views, bikes, and leashed dogs.
Moderate
Wildcat Canyon Trail
Quiet pine-and-meadow traverse with teaser views into Wildcat Canyon
Moderate
Hop Valley Trail
Sandy, scenic connector to Kolob Arch with open canyon views
Challenging
Tabernacle Dome Access Trail
Short, brushy approach to a spicy sandstone summit scramble.
Easy
Lava Point Overlook Trail
A five-minute stroll to a high-country sunset balcony.
Moderate
Sand Bench Trail
Quieter canyon views on a sandy, horse-used landslide loopChallenging
Camp Creek Trail
Rugged, rarely visited bushwhack into a forgotten Kolob canyon
Easy
Grotto Trail
Easy lodge-to-Grotto connector with shade, wildlife, and big-wall views.
Easy
