Explore the Area 

Map Code# 8, 9, 10

including our Scenic Backways, Grafton Historic Town Site (map code# 8), 

Kolob Terrace (map code# 9), 

and Coral Pink Sand Dunes (map code # 10).

Junior Ranger Program for Children 

Map Code# 11

Become a Junior Ranger at Zion National Park, and learn more about the natural world around us. Programs for children 6 to 12, and 5 or younger. Morning and afternoon sessions are available. Register at 8:30 a.m. for the 9:00 a.m. session, and at 1:00 p.m. for the 1:30 p.m. session. $2.00 per child.

Map Code# 12

Canyon Overlook Trail

 Round trip: 1.0 mi/1.6 km. Average time: 1 hour. Ascent: 163 ft/50 m. Moderate hike: Long drop-offs, mostly fenced. Rocky, uneven trail ends at spectacular viewpoint of lower Zion Canyon and Pine Creek Canyon. Guidebooks available at Visitor Center and trailhead. 

Access: Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway -- east end of long tunnel.

Map Code# 13

 Zion Narrows Trail

There are 2 ways to hike the Zion Narrows:
1) Short Day-hike: Continue upstream beyond the end of the Riverside Walk. 1 to 5 hours, round trip. No permit required.
2) Through Day-hike: Hike downstream from Chamberlain's Ranch. This long, all-day hike requires a shuttle to the trailhead, and a $5.00 permit per person. 

Stop at the Zion Canyon Visitor Center for permits starting at 8:30 a.m. the day before your hike.

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Map Code# 14

Angels Landing Trail 

Round trip: 5.0 mi/8.1 km. Average time: 4 hour. Ascent: 1488 ft/453 m. Strenuous hike: Long drop-offs and narrow trail. Not for anyone fearful of heights. Ends at summit high above Zion Canyon floor. Last 0.5 mi/0.8 km follows a steep, narrow ridge; chains have been added. 

Access: Grotto picnic area.

Map Code# 15

Observation Point Trail 

 Round trip: 8.0 mi/13 km. Average time: 5 hour. Ascent: 2148 ft/655 m. Strenuous hike: Climbs through Echo Canyon to Observation Point. Excellent views of Zion Canyon. Trail gives access to other East Rim plateau trails: Cable Mountain and Deertrap Mountain. 

Access: Weeping Rock picnic area.