Zion National Park - NPMaps.com
Zion National Park To Cedar City, Utah, Cedar Breaks NM, and Salt Lake City, Utah
Emerald Pools Trails
Upper Emerald Pool Trail 0.5mi
Lower Emerald 0.6mi Pool Trail
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K a y enta Trail 1.0mi
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Shuttle Information
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No bikes or pedestrians allowed. Large vehicle restrictions on page 12.
Zion Canyon Visitor Center
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Ranger station
Campground
Unpaved road (impassable when wet)
Drinking water
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Overlook / Parking
Restrooms
Orientation film
Trail
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Wilderness
In 2009, Congress protected nearly 84 percent of the park as wilderness under the 1964 Wilderness Act. Wilderness designation protects forever the land’s wilderness character, natural conditions, opportunities for solitude, and scientific, educational, and historical values.
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Zion Canyon
Hiking Guide Hike Location
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Description
Pa’rus Trail Zion Canyon Visitor Center
2 hours 3.5 / 5.6
50 / 15
Paved trail follows the Virgin River from the South Campground to Canyon Junction. Wheelchairs may need assistance.
Archeology Trail Zion Canyon Visitor Center
0.5 hour 0.4 / 0.6
80 / 24
Short, but steep. Starts across from the entrance to the visitor center parking lot. Climbs to the outlines of several prehistoric buildings. Trailside exhibits.
Lower Emerald Pool Trail Zion Lodge
1 hour 1.2 / 1.9
69 / 21
Minor drop-offs. Paved trail leads to the Lower Emerald Pool and waterfalls. Connects to the Kayenta and Upper Emerald Pool Trails.
The Grotto Trail Zion Lodge The Grotto
0.5 hour 1.0 / 1.6
35 / 11
The trail connects the Zion Lodge to The Grotto. Can be combined with the Lower Emerald Pool and Kayenta Trails to create a 2.5-mile loop.
Weeping Rock Trail Weeping Rock
0.5 hour 0.4 / 0.6
98 / 30
Short, but steep. Minor drop-offs. Paved trail ends at a rock alcove with dripping springs. Trailside exhibits.
Riverside Walk Temple of Sinawava
1.5 hours 2.2 / 3.5
57 / 17
Minor drop-offs. Paved trail follows the Virgin River along the bottom of a narrow canyon. Trailside exhibits. Wheelchairs may need assistance.
Watchman Trail Zion Canyon Visitor Center
2 hours 2.7 / 4.3
368 / 112
Minor drop-offs. Ends at viewpoint of the Towers of the Virgin, lower Zion Canyon, and Springdale.
Sand Bench Trail Zion Lodge
5 hours 7.6 / 12.2
466 / 142
Commercial horse trail from March to October. Hike atop a massive landslide under The Sentinel. Deep sand and little shade.
Upper Emerald Pool Trail Zion Lodge
1 hour 1.0 / 1.6
200 / 61
Minor drop-offs. A sandy and rocky trail that climbs to the Upper Emerald Pool at the base of a cliff.
Kayenta Trail The Grotto
2 hours 2.0 / 3.2
150 / 46
Long drop-offs. An unpaved climb to the Emerald Pools. Connects The Grotto to the Emerald Pools Trails.
Canyon Overlook Trail Zion-Mt. Carmel Hwy
1 hour 1.0 / 1.6
163 / 50
Long drop-offs, mostly fenced. Rocky and uneven trail ends at viewpoint of Pine Creek Canyon and lower Zion Canyon. Parking lot is right turn only.
Taylor Creek Trail Kolob Canyons Road
4 hours 5.0 / 8.0
450 / 137
Limited to 12 people per group. Follows the Middle Fork of Taylor Creek past two homestead cabins to Double Arch Alcove.
Timber Creek Overlook Trail Kolob Canyons Road
0.5 hour 1.0 / 1.6
100 / 30
Follows a ridge to a small peak with views of Timber Creek, Kolob Terrace, and Pine Valley Mountains.
Angels Landing via West Rim Trail The Grotto
4 hours 5.4 / 8.7
1488 / 453
Long drop-offs. Not for young children or anyone fearful of heights. Last section is a route along a steep, narrow ridge to the summit.
Hidden Canyon Trail Weeping Rock
3 hours 2.4 / 3.9
850 / 259
Long drop-offs. Not for anyone fearful of heights. Follows along a cliff face to the mouth of a narrow canyon.
Observation Point via East Rim Trail Weeping Rock
6 hours 8.0 / 12.9
2148 / 655
Long drop-offs. Climbs through Echo Canyon to viewpoint of Zion Canyon. Access to Cable Mountain, Deertrap Mountain, and East Mesa Trails.
The Narrows via Riverside Walk Temple of Sinawava
8 hours 9.4 / 15.1
334 / 102
Check conditions at the visitor center before attempting. High water levels can prevent access to The Narrows.
Kolob Arch via La Verkin Creek Trail Kolob Canyons Road
8 hours 14.0 / 22.5
1037 / 316 Limited to 12 people per group. Follows Timber and La Verkin Creeks. A side trail leads to Kolob Arch, one of the world’s largest freestanding arches.
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Pa’rus Trail
Zion Human History Museum
To 89 at Mt. Carmel Junction, Utah, Bryce Canyon NP, Grand Canyon NP, Kanab, Utah, and Page, Arizona
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South Campground
Zion Nature Center
Watchman Trail
Zion Canyon Theatre
Strenuous
Archeology Trail
Zion Canyon Visitor Center
Cliffrose Watchman Campground
Flanigan’s Lion Blvd.
Canyon Ranch Pizza & Noodle
Bit & Spur
Bumbleberry/ Zions Bank
0.5 Kilometer 0.5 Mile
Shuttle Information Zion Canyon shuttle route and shuttle stop Springdale shuttle route
Zion Park Inn
Driftwood
Silver Bear 9
Majestic View
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Desert Pearl/ Post Office
SPRINGDALE
Quality Inn
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To 15 , Kolob Canyons, Cedar City, Utah, St. George, Utah, and Las Vegas, Nevada
Other Visitor Information Paved road open to private vehicles
1.1mi 1.8km
Springdale Shuttle stop Shuttle stops on request or when people are waiting (flag stop) Drinking water
Overlook / Parking
Restrooms
Road distance and indicator
Campground
Hiking trail
Picnic area
Trails shown on Hiking Guide at right
Wheelchair accessible
Park & Ride
Amphitheater
Ranger station
Recycling Area
Stay on established trails and watch your footing, especially at overlooks and near drop-offs. Avoid cliff edges. Watch children closely. People uncertain about heights should stop if they become uncomfortable. Never throw or roll rocks because there may be hikers below.
Emerald Pools Trails
Upper Emerald Pool Trail 0.5mi
Lower Emerald 0.6mi Pool Trail
Exit 42
K a y enta Trail 1.0mi
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Taylor
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Taylo r
C a n y o ns
Creek
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The Grotto
Kolob Reservoir 8118ft 2475m
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Kolob Arch Arch Trail
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Timber Creek Overlook Trail
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Canyons Viewpoint
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The Grotto Trail
Zion Lodge
Lee Pass Trailhead
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Shuttle Information
Springdale Shuttle Zion Canyon Shuttle and shuttle stops
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From March 24 through November 3, the Zion Canyon East Scenic Drive is open Entrance to shuttle buses el H ig h wa y C a rm only. Private vehicles nt u o are not permitted M To 89 at Mt. Carmel nbeyond Canyon 10mi Zi o Junction, Utah, Bryce Junction. 16km Canyon NP, Grand Tunnel Canyon NP, Kanab, Utah and Page, Arizona
No bikes or pedestrians allowed. Large vehicle restrictions on page 12.
Zion Canyon Visitor Center
G ra
Paved road open to private vehicles
Ranger station
Campground
Unpaved road (impassable when wet)
Drinking water
Primitive campground
Overlook / Parking
Restrooms
Orientation film
Trail
Picnic area
Restaurant
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1.4mi 2.2km South Entrance
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Zion Human History Museum
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Chinle Trailhead Anasazi Way
Wilderness
In 2009, Congress protected nearly 84 percent of the park as wilderness under the 1964 Wilderness Act. Wilderness designation protects forever the land’s wilderness character, natural conditions, opportunities for solitude, and scientific, educational, and historical values.
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Zion Canyon
Hiking Guide Hike Location
THE NARROWS
Temple of Sinawava Ea
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Elevation Change ft / m
Description
Pa’rus Trail Zion Canyon Visitor Center
2 hours 3.5 / 5.6
50 / 15
Paved trail follows the Virgin River from the South Campground to Canyon Junction. Wheelchairs may need assistance.
Archeology Trail Zion Canyon Visitor Center
0.5 hour 0.4 / 0.6
80 / 24
Short, but steep. Starts across from the entrance to the visitor center parking lot. Climbs to the outlines of several prehistoric buildings. Trailside exhibits.
Lower Emerald Pool Trail Zion Lodge
1 hour 1.2 / 1.9
69 / 21
Minor drop-offs. Paved trail leads to the Lower Emerald Pool and waterfalls. Connects to the Kayenta and Upper Emerald Pool Trails.
The Grotto Trail Zion Lodge The Grotto
0.5 hour 1.0 / 1.6
35 / 11
The trail connects the Zion Lodge to The Grotto. Can be combined with the Lower Emerald Pool and Kayenta Trails to create a 2.5-mile loop.
Weeping Rock Trail Weeping Rock
0.5 hour 0.4 / 0.6
98 / 30
Short, but steep. Minor drop-offs. Paved trail ends at a rock alcove with dripping springs. Trailside exhibits.
Riverside Walk Temple of Sinawava
1.5 hours 2.2 / 3.5
57 / 17
Minor drop-offs. Paved trail follows the Virgin River along the bottom of a narrow canyon. Trailside exhibits. Wheelchairs may need assistance.
Watchman Trail Zion Canyon Visitor Center
2 hours 2.7 / 4.3
368 / 112
Minor drop-offs. Ends at viewpoint of the Towers of the Virgin, lower Zion Canyon, and Springdale.
Sand Bench Trail Zion Lodge
5 hours 7.6 / 12.2
466 / 142
Commercial horse trail from March to October. Hike atop a massive landslide under The Sentinel. Deep sand and little shade.
Upper Emerald Pool Trail Zion Lodge
1 hour 1.0 / 1.6
200 / 61
Minor drop-offs. A sandy and rocky trail that climbs to the Upper Emerald Pool at the base of a cliff.
Kayenta Trail The Grotto
2 hours 2.0 / 3.2
150 / 46
Long drop-offs. An unpaved climb to the Emerald Pools. Connects The Grotto to the Emerald Pools Trails.
Canyon Overlook Trail Zion-Mt. Carmel Hwy
1 hour 1.0 / 1.6
163 / 50
Long drop-offs, mostly fenced. Rocky and uneven trail ends at viewpoint of Pine Creek Canyon and lower Zion Canyon. Parking lot is right turn only.
Taylor Creek Trail Kolob Canyons Road
4 hours 5.0 / 8.0
450 / 137
Limited to 12 people per group. Follows the Middle Fork of Taylor Creek past two homestead cabins to Double Arch Alcove.
Timber Creek Overlook Trail Kolob Canyons Road
0.5 hour 1.0 / 1.6
100 / 30
Follows a ridge to a small peak with views of Timber Creek, Kolob Terrace, and Pine Valley Mountains.
Angels Landing via West Rim Trail The Grotto
4 hours 5.4 / 8.7
1488 / 453
Long drop-offs. Not for young children or anyone fearful of heights. Last section is a route along a steep, narrow ridge to the summit.
Hidden Canyon Trail Weeping Rock
3 hours 2.4 / 3.9
850 / 259
Long drop-offs. Not for anyone fearful of heights. Follows along a cliff face to the mouth of a narrow canyon.
Observation Point via East Rim Trail Weeping Rock
6 hours 8.0 / 12.9
2148 / 655
Long drop-offs. Climbs through Echo Canyon to viewpoint of Zion Canyon. Access to Cable Mountain, Deertrap Mountain, and East Mesa Trails.
The Narrows via Riverside Walk Temple of Sinawava
8 hours 9.4 / 15.1
334 / 102
Check conditions at the visitor center before attempting. High water levels can prevent access to The Narrows.
Kolob Arch via La Verkin Creek Trail Kolob Canyons Road
8 hours 14.0 / 22.5
1037 / 316 Limited to 12 people per group. Follows Timber and La Verkin Creeks. A side trail leads to Kolob Arch, one of the world’s largest freestanding arches.
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Round Trip Average time mi / km
Scout Lookout
Walters Wiggles
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Weeping Rock
Big Bend
Cable Mountain
Angels Landing
Hidden Canyon Trail
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Canyon Overlook Trail
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1.1mi 1.8km
el High way
Pa’rus Trail
Zion Human History Museum
To 89 at Mt. Carmel Junction, Utah, Bryce Canyon NP, Grand Canyon NP, Kanab, Utah, and Page, Arizona
From March 24 through November 3, the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive is open to shuttle buses only. Private vehicles are not permitted beyond Canyon Junction.
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6.2mi 10km
Tunnel No bikes or pedestrians allowed. Large vehicle restrictions on page 12.
South Campground
Zion Nature Center
Watchman Trail
Zion Canyon Theatre
Strenuous
Archeology Trail
Zion Canyon Visitor Center
Cliffrose Watchman Campground
Flanigan’s Lion Blvd.
Canyon Ranch Pizza & Noodle
Bit & Spur
Bumbleberry/ Zions Bank
0.5 Kilometer 0.5 Mile
Shuttle Information Zion Canyon shuttle route and shuttle stop Springdale shuttle route
Zion Park Inn
Driftwood
Silver Bear 9
Majestic View
0 0
Desert Pearl/ Post Office
SPRINGDALE
Quality Inn
North
To 15 , Kolob Canyons, Cedar City, Utah, St. George, Utah, and Las Vegas, Nevada
Other Visitor Information Paved road open to private vehicles
1.1mi 1.8km
Springdale Shuttle stop Shuttle stops on request or when people are waiting (flag stop) Drinking water
Overlook / Parking
Restrooms
Road distance and indicator
Campground
Hiking trail
Picnic area
Trails shown on Hiking Guide at right
Wheelchair accessible
Park & Ride
Amphitheater
Ranger station
Recycling Area
Stay on established trails and watch your footing, especially at overlooks and near drop-offs. Avoid cliff edges. Watch children closely. People uncertain about heights should stop if they become uncomfortable. Never throw or roll rocks because there may be hikers below.
