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Hiking Day 1

Visit Zion National Park

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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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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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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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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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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.

 

Zion Canyon offers a wide range of

activities such as:

Biking,  Hiking, Rock Climbing,

 Live Theater, Jeep Tours,

 Outdoor Concerts, Festivals,

 Workshops

 

 

Zion Canyon Visitors Bureau
      PO Box 331    Springdale,     Utah 84767   /   1-888-518-7070

 

 

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