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The Riverside Walk Trail is an easy 2.2 mile paved trail that follows the Virgin River from the Temple of Sinawava to the Narrows. This is a very nice trail with some great views. You can continue at the end of the trail into the narrows if you have a permit and are prepared. Parts of the Narrows Trail is walking through the water. This trail is 14 miles one way and is rated strenuous. The Narrows Trail is sometimes closed, like when I visited, due to the high volume of water flowing through it.
Equipment: Good walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, water and weather appropriate clothing.
Updated Oct 22, 2010
Address: Zion National Park, Springdale, Utah 84767
Phone: (435) 772-3256
Website: http://www.nps.gov/zion
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The Weeping Rock Trail is rated easy and leads to a few different views of Weeping Rock. The trail is .4 miles long with an elevation gain of just under 100 feet.
Equipment: Good walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, water and weather appropriate clothing.
Written Oct 21, 2010
Address: Zion National Park, Springdale, Utah 84767
Phone: (435) 772-3256
Website: http://www.nps.gov/zion
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The Middle Emerald Pools Trail connect with the Lower Emerald Pools Trail and the Kayenta Trail. It is rated moderate and is 2 miles long with an elevation gain of 150 feet. The Upper Emerald Pools Trail connects to the Middle Emerald Pools Trail and is rated Moderate. It is 1 mile in length with an elevation gain of about 200 feet (rather steep in places). They lead to more pools.
Equipment: Good walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, water, maybe a snack, and weather appropriate clothing.
Written Oct 21, 2010
Address: Zion National Park, Springdale, Utah 84767
Phone: (435) 772-3256
Website: http://www.nps.gov/zion
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The trailhead for the Lower Emerald Pools Trail begins across from the Zion Lodge. This trail is rated easy and is about 1.2 miles in length with an elevation gain of only 69 feet. The trail crosses the North Fork of the Virgin River and winds up to the first of the pools. the trail is paved part; but not all of the way.
Equipment: Good walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, water and weather appropriate clothing.
Written Oct 21, 2010
Address: Zion National Park, Springdale, Utah 84767
Phone: (435) 772-3256
Website: http://www.nps.gov/zion
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The trail to the overlook is very short and paved but a little steep. May be too short to really be called "Sports Travel"; but the view is nice.
Equipment: Good walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, weather appropriate clothing.
Updated Oct 21, 2010
Address: Zion National Park, Springdale, Utah 84767
Phone: (435) 772-3256
Website: http://www.nps.gov/zion
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The Archeology Trail begins at the Visitors Center and leads to the outlines of some prehistoric ruins. The trail has a few informative signs along the way. The trail is short (.4 miles) but steep with rocky, uncertain footing.
Equipment: Good walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, water and weather appropriate clothing.
Written Oct 21, 2010
Address: Zion National Park, Springdale, Utah 84767
Phone: (435) 772-3256
Website: http://www.nps.gov/zion
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There are lots of opportunuties for back country hiking and camping at Zion National Park. I did not do any of these personally; but you can get information about these opportunities at the "Back Country Desk: inside the Visitors Center.
Updated Aug 16, 2010
Address: Zion National Park, Springdale, Utah 84767
Phone: (435) 772-3256
Website: http://www.nps.gov/zion
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The Canyon Overlook Trail is 1 mile long and rated moderate. It leads to the top of a natural bridge. You cannot, however, see the bridge from the trail. There are some steep dropoffs so don't take this trail if you are afraid of heights.
Equipment: Good walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, water.
Written Jul 27, 2009
Address: Zion National Park, Springdale, Utah 84767
Phone: (435) 772-3256
Website: http://www.nps.gov/zion
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Zion is a perfect park for hiking. The weather is generally great and the there are trails to suit everyone, even one pretty one that is wheel chair accessible. Of course, this being steep canyon country, the hikes that afford the best views are strenuous. There is no easy way to get up those sheer walls so do some training prior to coming to the park to ensure your own enjoyment.
Equipment: Being physically fit is the most important thing you can do but you also need sturdy hiking shoes. This is no place for flip flops despite it being warm. Good socks are something people short change themselves on but after using a good pair, you'll never look back. Treat your feet, they deserve it. It's always good to be prepared for the worst, so bring a jacket, hat, and rain coat just in case. Don't forget the sunscreen.
Written Jun 13, 2009
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An excellent scenic, short trail in Zyon:
The Canyon Overlook Trail
To reach it, try to park directly after the first tunnel in the park (coming from the west). There is a small parking (space for just a few cars) directly at the exit of the tunnel and one about 300 meters later. In my case at first I did not find a parking lot, but after turning twice, I was lucky and somebody just left. Best to be early. The trail head is at the tunnel exit, very easy to be found.
The trails data...
Distance: 1 mile (roundtrip)
Ascent: 163 feet
It is stated to have moderate difficulty and that it is not recommendable for people with problems concerning height.
Equipment: Stabil shoes as the trail is not paved. Real hiking boots not really neccessary.
Written Nov 1, 2007
Website: http://www.zion.national-park.com/hike.htm
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