Sign in with Facebook- Join for free
- Sign In
Sign in with FacebookLatest Zion National Park hotel reviews
Helpfulness
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
Helpfulness
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
Helpfulness
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
Helpfulness
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
Helpfulness
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
Helpfulness
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
Helpfulness
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
Helpfulness
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
Helpfulness
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
Helpfulness
With 2000 foot cliffs all around you, you have a multitude of choices for your next rock blast. Most of the routes are quite serious and draining. Scouts Landing, Greta White Throne, the Tunnel Walls all await your chalk. The Backcountry Desk at the visitor center can lend more information about routes. No permits are needed unless your climb requires an overnight bivouac - nothing quite as much fun as spending a night in a bat hammock! Like in Park canyons, power drills are not allowed for bolt placement. Inner tubes are not allowed either for would-be canyoneers.
Equipment: Rock gear of various levels. Most climbs tend to take an extreme nature with only a few areas where you can top rope. There are a lot of easier places to learn to rock climb, though there are plenty of places you could do so here, too.
Written Oct 3, 2005
Website: http://www.nps.gov/zion
Sponsored Links
4 Reviews and 63 Opinions Nice place, but get there early. It fills up relatively quickly, especially in the summer. It has...
7 Reviews and 10 Opinions We arrived early at 9 pm to reserve a campsite. Paid the fee and ate lunch for an hour at our...
Basaic Zion National Park Page
There are two main routes through Zion National Park: Utah Highway 9 or the Zion - Mount Carmel Highway; and the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive. There are several stops along Highway 9 starting with...
Zion National Park has got to be one of the most gorgeous sights in the world. Sheer red rock in various hues shoot up from a lovely lush flat pastoral valley with a raging Virgin River running...
Zion National Park, One of My Favorites
Zion Park has spectacular sandstone cliffs and canyon landscapes in which you can bicycle, hike, horseback ride, or take a guided tram tour. You may also do technical climbs if you are an experienced...
Fall Colours and Waterfalls at Zion NP
Apparantly seeing waterfalls at Zion NP is a rare and lucky event. We visited Zion National Park after the area's worst storm in 20 years had lingered over southern Utah for the last 3 days. For such...
Zion is on of the most visited parks in the Desert Southwest. With an annual visitor flow of over 2 million people a year it is no wonder that it is one of the most easily accessible and visitor...
Build your own Zion National Park page
Sponsored Links
Comments