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Zion Hiking Trails

Zion Hiking Menu

Main Canyon Hikes Map
Trail Names
 Our Rating
Pa'rus Trail
 OK-Dogs/Bikes
Watchman Trail
 OK
Court of The Patriarchs Viewpoint
 OK-Short
Sand Bench Trail OK Hot/Sandy
Emerald Pools
 Must Do
Grotto-Lodge Connector Good to add miles
Kayenta Connector Trail Good to add miles
Angel's Landing Must Do
West Rim Trail Good
Weeping Rock Must Do-Short
Hidden Canyon Adventurous
Observation Point Steep-Worth It
East Rim Trail Good-Spring Fall
Riverside Walk Must Do
Zion Narrows (bottom up) Must Do

Zion Eastside & North Fork Road Map
Canyon Overlook
 Excellent/ Short
East Rim Trail
 Good-views
Deertrap Mountain
 Good-Long
Cable Mtn
 Good-Long
Observation Point
via East Mesa Trail		 Excellent-Easy Way
Orderville Canyon Good Adventure
Zion Narrows (top down) Must Do

Southwest Desert Map
Chinle Trail
 Not Summer
Coalpits Wash
 Good-not summer
Huber Wash
 OK
Scoggins Wash
 OK

Kolob Terrace Road Map
Right Fork
 Good-H2O
Grapevine
 Good-H2O
Left Fork (Subway)
(bottom up)
 Excellent-H2O
Hop Valley Trail
 Good-Sandy
Connector Trail OK-adds mileage
Wildcat Trail OK-adds mileage
Northgate Peaks Excellent-Views
Subway (top down-Technical) Must Do
West Rim Trail Excellent

Kolob Canyons Map
Middle Fork of Taylor Creek
 Excellent
South Fork of Taylor Creek
 Excellent
La Verkin Creek Excellent-Spring/Fall
Kolob Arch Trail
 Excellent
Willis Creek Good-addition
Beartrap Canyon Good-addition
Timber Creek Overlook You're there

The Big One Map
The Grandaddy Zion Traverse
 Must Do
Backpack Trip

The hiking menu to the right is meant to give you a full overview of the hiking opportunities in Zion. The hikes are organized geographically by regions of the park.

Either click the link to the trail you want or click the geographic region for an overview Map of that area.

Our Ratings

There are definitely some must do trails in the park.
Start with the must do's and move to the excellents. It's not that the others are not worthy-It's just that these are what you are really here for. Some of the connectors are great for adding mileage for continuous hiking.

Geographic Considerations

Zion's Geography is very unique. Steep cliffs and deep canyons make for discontinuous routes and lots of out and back hiking. Hiring a hikers shuttle to get you to the top of some of these hikes makes for more pleasant hikes back down into the canyon. East Rim and West Rim are among these.

Be Prepared

Many of the trails are quite steep. Hiking these natural stair-masters in the desert heat works up a great deal of sweat. Heat and sun exposure incidents are common in Zion. Drink! And Eat! It is important to keep your body well hydrated and fueled throughout the day with frequent snacks. Save your skin and regulate your temperature by wearing sunscreen, hats, and protective clothing. The desert is a harsh environment with extreme temperature changes in just one day. Sunny and hot one minute, freezing cold and storming the next. You should be prepared for anything! Weather happens! Cold, hot, wind, rain, hail, or snow can occur any time of the year. Always carry appropriate clothing for a wide range of conditions, you'll be happy you did!

The Grandaddy Zion Traverse

This is the big boy. This trip is usually done in three nights and allows you to traverse from the Northwest most portion of Zion to the most South East if you are hearty. This trail is a combination of the following trails.

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