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Hiking Day
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National Park

Enjoy the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive.
Map
Code# 1
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.)
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| Visit Zion
National Park

Explore the
Zion-Mt.Carmel Highway.
Map
Code# 2
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!
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| Hike in
National Park

Map Code#
3
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.
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National Park

Map
Code# 4
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.
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Map
Code# 5
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.
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Map
Code# 6
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.
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Map
Code# 6
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.
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National Park

Map
Code# 6
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.
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Zion Canyon offers a wide range of
activities such as:
Biking, Hiking, Rock Climbing,
Live Theater, Jeep Tours,
Outdoor Concerts, Festivals,
Workshops
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