Enjoy the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive.

 This seven-mile drive will take you along the canyon floor and will showcase the magnificence that is Zion Canyon. Cameras and binoculars recommended.

 (Check on large vehicle driving and parking restrictions when you enter the park.)

Explore the Zion-Mt.Carmel Highway.

 This 13-mile drive will wind its way up the sandstone mountains of the park, take you through a spectacular tunnel that's over one mile (1.6 km) long, and let you explore the east side of Zion National Park. 

It's a beautiful drive!

Pa'rus Trail

-- Round trip: 3.5 mi/5.6 km. Average time: 1.5 hours. Ascent: 50 ft/15 m. Easy hike: Paved trail follows the Virgin River from the South Campground to the Zion Canyon junction. Access:South Campground. Handicap access.

 Weeping Rock Trail 

Round trip: 0.5 mi/0.8 km. Average time: 0.5 hour. Ascent: 98 ft/30 m. Easy hike: Minor drop-offs. Paved trail ends at a rock alcove with dripping springs. Hanging gardens of wildflowers decorate the walls in spring and summer. Trailside exhibits. Closures possible. Access: Weeping Rock parking lot.

Riverside Walk 

Round trip: 2.0 mi/3.3 km. Average time: 1.5 hours. Ascent: 57 ft/17 m. Easy hike: Minor drop-offs. Paved trail follows the Virgin River along the bottom of narrow Zion Canyon. Hanging gardens of wildflowers in spring and summer. Trailside exhibits. Closures possible. Access: Temple of Sinawava parking lot. Handicap access.

 Lower Emerald Pools Trail 

Round trip: 1.2 mi/1.9 km. Average time: 1 hour. Ascent: 69 ft/21 m. Easy hike: Minor drop-offs. Paved trail takes you to lower pool and 3 waterfalls. Winter closures possible. Access: opposite side of street from Zion Lodge parking lot.

Middle Emerald Pools Trail 

 Round trip: 2.0 mi/3.3 km. Average time: 2 hours. Ascent: 150 ft/46 m. Moderate hike: Long drop-offs. Loop trail to lower and middle pools. Winter closures possible. Access: opposite side of street from Zion Lodge parking lot.

Watchman Trail 

 Round trip: 2.0 mi/3.3 km. Average time: 2 hours. Ascent: 368 ft/112 m. Moderate hike: Minor drop-offs. Recommended for early and late in the day due to heat. Ends at viewpoint of lower Zion Canyon, Oak Creek Canyon and town of Springdale.

Explore the Area 

including our Scenic Backways, Grafton Historic Town Site

Kolob Terrace and Coral Pink Sand Dunes

Junior Ranger Program for Children 

Become a Junior Ranger at Zion National Park, and learn more about the natural world around us. Programs for children 6 to 12, and 5 or younger. Morning and afternoon sessions are available. Register at 8:30 a.m. for the 9:00 a.m. session, and at 1:00 p.m. for the 1:30 p.m. session. $2.00 per child.

Canyon Overlook Trail

 Round trip: 1.0 mi/1.6 km. Average time: 1 hour. Ascent: 163 ft/50 m. Moderate hike: Long drop-offs, mostly fenced. Rocky, uneven trail ends at spectacular viewpoint of lower Zion Canyon and Pine Creek Canyon. Guidebooks available at Visitor Center and trailhead. 

Access: Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway -- east end of long tunnel.

 Zion Narrows Trail

There are 2 ways to hike the Zion Narrows:
1) Short Day-hike: Continue upstream beyond the end of the Riverside Walk. 1 to 5 hours, round trip. No permit required.
2) Through Day-hike: Hike downstream from Chamberlain's Ranch. This long, all-day hike requires a shuttle to the trailhead, and a $5.00 permit per person. 

Stop at the Zion Canyon Visitor Center for permits starting at 8:30 a.m. the day before your hike.

Angels Landing Trail 

Round trip: 5.0 mi/8.1 km. Average time: 4 hour. Ascent: 1488 ft/453 m. Strenuous hike: Long drop-offs and narrow trail. Not for anyone fearful of heights. Ends at summit high above Zion Canyon floor. Last 0.5 mi/0.8 km follows a steep, narrow ridge; chains have been added. 

Access: Grotto picnic area.

Observation Point Trail 

 Round trip: 8.0 mi/13 km. Average time: 5 hour. Ascent: 2148 ft/655 m. Strenuous hike: Climbs through Echo Canyon to Observation Point. Excellent views of Zion Canyon. Trail gives access to other East Rim plateau trails: Cable Mountain and Deertrap Mountain. 

Access: Weeping Rock picnic area.