Hiking Zion Canyon 
Zion Canyon - Zion Canyon is a six mile section of Zion National Park. Many of the classic, paved trails are found in the canyon and most visitors flock to these trails. From early April until late October, Zion Canyon is accessed via the Zion Canyon Shuttle, and the rest of the year the Zion Canyon Road can be traveled in your private vehicle. The Zion Canyon Shuttle picks up visitors at the Zion Canyon Visitors Centers and stops at several locations throughout lower Zion Canyon and Zion Canyon proper. Starting at the visitors enter the next stop is the Zion Human History Museum, Canyon Junction, Court of the Patriarchs, Zion Lodge, the Grotto, Weeping Rock and finally the Temple of Sinawava.
Shuttle stops in Zion Canyon
Canyon Junction - Pa'rus Trail
Court of the Patriarchs - Short walk to the Patriarchs view point
Zion Lodge - Grotto Trail, Emerald Pools, Lady Mountain
Weeping Rock - Weeping Rock, Observation Point, Hidden Canyon, Echo Canyon, (end of East Rim Trail), walk to Menu Falls.
Temple of Sinawava - Riverside Walk (Gateway to the Narrows), Zion Narrows day exploration, Orderville Canyon day exploration
Usually from April 1st until October 30th Zion Canyon is accessed via the shuttle. Private cars are allowed in Zion Canyon in the rest of the year.
East Zion National Park - The east side of Zion Park is slickrock country. The monoliths there are spectacular, but most of the well known front country trails are located in Zion Canyon. Some of the best hikes are located in the east section of the park.
Kolob Hiking - There are two sections of the park called Kolob, one by Cedar City, Kolob Canyons, and another, Kolob Terrace , near the small town of Virgin. The Kolob areas are primitive sections of Zion National Park and few visitors venture to the gates compared to those that visit the main park of the park.
 Backpacking in Zion National Park - Backpacking can be found in all three sections of the park.
| Classic Zion National Park Trails |
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Trail or Route
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miles
round trip
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Ascent
Descent
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Average
Time
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Location
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Kids
Bikes
Accessible
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Difficulty
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Rating
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Weeping Rock
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.5
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+98
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.5
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Canyon
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Kids
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Easy
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Classic
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Riverside Walk
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2
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+69
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1
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Canyon
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K, B, A
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Easy
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Classic
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Lower Emerald Pools
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1.2
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+69
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1
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Canyon
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K, B, A
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Easy
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Classic
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Grotto Trail
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.5
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+20
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.5
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Canyon
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K, B, A
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Easy
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Classic
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Middle Emerald Pool
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2
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+150
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2
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Canyon
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K
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Moderate
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Classic
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Kayenta Trail
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2
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+150
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2
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Canyon
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K
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Moderate
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Classic
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Watchman
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2
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+456
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2
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South
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Kids
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Moderate
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Classic
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Upper Emerald Pool
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3
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+350
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1
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Canyon
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Kids
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Moderate
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Classic
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Sand Bench
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3.4
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+907
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2
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Canyon
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Horses
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Moderate
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Classic
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Hidden Canyon
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2
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+850
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3
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Canyon
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Strenuous
Steep
Cliff-Side
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Classic
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Observation Point
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8
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+2148
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5
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Canyon
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Classic
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West Rim to
Scouts Lookout
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4
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+1050
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4
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Canyon
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Classic
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Angels Landing
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5
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+1488
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5
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Canyon
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Classic
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West Rim to
Cabin Spring
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10
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+2400
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6
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Canyon
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Classic
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Zion Narrows
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12
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-1410
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13
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Canyon
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Water Hiking
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Classic
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Routes in and on the edge of Zion, listed in order of difficulty.
Routes are trails that are not maintained or are off the beaten path. Route finding skills are needed and few, if any people, are usually seen along these routes.
A moderate or strenuous route
is far more difficult than a moderate or strenuous trail.
Do not attempt routes beyond your skills.
Do not wear inappropriate foot wear on rock!
Remember! YOUR safety is always YOUR responsibility!
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Echo Canyon
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8
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+700
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5
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Canyon
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Boulders
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Slot
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Slot
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Lady Mountain
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1.3
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+2440
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8
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Canyon
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Scrambling
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Route Finding! Very Strenuous
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Summit
View!
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Technical Hiking and Canyoneering
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Zion's Peak Bagging
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Route Finding
Technical
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Summit
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Route Finding
Technical
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Canyons
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More Hiking in and Near Zion National Park
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Kolob Hiking
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Various
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Winter Hiking
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Various
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Hiking to Water
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Various
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Backpacking in Zion
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Overnight
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Greater Zion Area
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Various
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[South of Zion's South Entrance] [Cliff-side: Exposed scramble or ledge] [Slot: Slot or Narrows]
[Boulders: Climbing over boulders or up steep slabs] [Semi-Tech: Rope and climbing skills]
[ Scrambling: Hiking/Climbing up or down steep slick rock]
[Technical: Advanced climbing or canyoneering]
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