Zion National Park Main Canyon - Zion Rock Mountain Guides Hike Reviews
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. Take a look at 3 of Zion's most Adventurous hikes!
Zion National Park Main Canyon
| 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
| Trail Names | Our Rating |
| Canyon Overlook | Excellent/ Short |
| East Rim Trail | Good-views |
| Deertrap Mountain | Good-Long |
| Cable Mtn | Good-Long |
| Observation Pointvia 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 |
The Big One 
Map
| The Grandaddy Zion Traverse | Must DoBackpack Trip |
Kolob Terrace Road Map
| Trail Names | Our Rating |
| 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 |
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.