Zion Canyon - Zion Canyon is a six mile section of Zion National Park. Many of the classic, paved trails are found in the canyon and most visitors flock to these trails. From early April until late October, Zion Canyon is accessed via the Zion Canyon Shuttle, and the rest of the year the Zion Canyon Road can be traveled in your private vehicle. The Zion Canyon Shuttle picks up visitors at the Zion Canyon Visitors Centers and stops at several locations throughout lower Zion Canyon and Zion Canyon proper. Starting at the visitors enter the next stop is the Zion Human History Museum, Canyon Junction, Court of the Patriarchs, Zion Lodge, the Grotto, Weeping Rock and finally the Temple of Sinawava.
Shuttle stops in Zion Canyon
Canyon Junction - Pa'rus Trail
Court of the Patriarchs - Short walk to the Patriarchs view point
Zion Lodge - Grotto Trail, Emerald Pools, Lady Mountain
Weeping Rock - Weeping Rock, Observation Point, Hidden Canyon, Echo Canyon, (end of East Rim Trail), walk to Menu Falls.
Temple of Sinawava - Riverside Walk (Gateway to the Narrows), Zion Narrows day exploration, Orderville Canyon day exploration
East Zion National Park - The east side of Zion Park is slickrock country. The monoliths there are spectacular, but most of the well known front country trails are located in Zion Canyon. Some of the best hikes are located in the east section of the park.
Kolob Hiking - There are two sections of the park called Kolob, one by Cedar City, Kolob Canyons, and another, Kolob Terrace , near the small town of Virgin. The Kolob areas are primitive sections of Zion National Park and few visitors venture to the gates compared to those that visit the main park of the park.
Backpacking in Zion National Park - Backpacking can be found in all three sections of the park.
See our vacation planning section for suggested Zion Canyon hiking trails.
Suggested Gear: A sturdy pair of shoes are recommend to hike many of the Zion National Park Trails. Quality shoes will help grip the rocks and prevent injury. Experienced Zion hikers and canyoneers like the Sportiva Exum Ridge. This shoe is great for hiking, bouldering and canyoneering.
Key: [East/South of Canyon Junction off hwy 9] [Cliff-side: Exposed scramble or ledge] [Slot: Slot Canyon or narrows]
[Boulders: Climbing over boulders or up steep slabs] [ Scrambling: Hiking/Climbing up or down steep slick rock]
[Semi-Tech: Rope and climbing skills] [Technical: Advanced climbing or canyoneering]
