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The Ultimate Southwest Vacation includes Zion National Park, Utah!

Stay in Mount Carmel Junction, the heart of the parks, and visit the treasures of the Southwest.

Zion Park 12 miles
Grand Staircase 9 miles
Sand Dunes 11 miles
Dixie Forest 22 miles
Cedar Breaks 45 miles
Red Canyon 47 miles
Coyote Butte 57 miles
Bryce Canyon 60 miles
North Rim 85 miles
Toroweap 90 miles

Plan your Zion National Park Vacation with our Utah Maps and Information

In these pages you will find insiders information on Zion National Park lodging, adventures and hikes. This detailed guide includes road maps, park maps, pictures, trail beta, backpacking, history, fees, geology, flora, fauna, campgrounds, things for kids to do and even information on Zion's hidden treasures.

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Directions to Zion National Park
From Salt Lake City: Travel I-15 south, past Beaver. Exit on Hwy 20. Follow US-89 to Mount Carmel Junction. Take U-9 to Zion's east entrance.
From Arizona: Travel 89A through Fredonia, Arizona and Kanab Utah. Follow US-89 to to Mount Carmel Junction. Take U-9 to the east park entrance.
From Las Vegas: Travel I-15 north. Take exit 16 and travel through Hurricane. Make a right on U-9 at the second traffic light in LaVerkin. Continue on U-9 to the south entrance of the park. U-9 through Zion National Park is always open and is also called the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway.

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Cockeye Falls

Cockeye Falls is a fun route that explores Zion's slickrock country.

GPS Coordinates
WGS84 Datum

Trailhead:
37°13.30450N
112°55.4260W

Brown Petroglyphs:
37°12 9810N
112°55.4480W

Hidden Garden Entrance:
37°12.9160N
112°55.3760W

Begin Ascent:
37°12.9244N
112°55.3265W

Saddle at Ridge Summit:
37°12.2496N
112°55.0852W

Hoodoo in Bowl:
37°12.0570N
112°55.1550W

Hidden Dragon:
37 12.1020N
112 55.3140W

Descent from Ridge into
Cockeye Falls Wash:
37 12.8105N
112 54.9787W

Cockeye Falls:
37 12.9660N
112 54.9560W

GPS coordinates are only references and may or may not be accurate. Do not rely on GPS coordinates as the sole method of navigation. Always have an accurate, detailed map at hand and have the proper map reading and navigation skills before setting out on any hike. Many of the hikes listed in this guide travel into canyons where a GPS has limited capabilities. Always check your position with a detailed map before dropping into a canyon.

Beta: Coordinates and other trail and canyoneering information by Zion Park search and rescue veteran team member Bo Beck and www.zionnational-park.com author Tanya Milligan.

To post trip reports, offer corrections, updates, or for more information please visit the Zion National Park Forum

Suggested Gear: A sturdy pair of shoes are recommend to hike the trails in Zion National Park. Many quality shoes will help grip the rocks and prevent injury. Experienced Zion hikers and canyoneers like the La Sportiva Exum Ridge. This shoe is great for hiking, bouldering and canyoneering.

 

 

 

 

Cockeye Falls

This route begins and ends in Clear Creek. From Clear Creek the route heads up slickrock to some remote Zion National Park country, with great views, on the east side of the park. 

Cockeye Falls at a Glance
Photo Album:
Cockeye Falls Pictures
Trail Maps: Cockeye Falls Topo Map
Day Hike
: Yes
Distance: 4.5 miles round trip.
Average Time: 6 hours
Equipment: Carry at least 3 quarts of water per person, extra clothing, emergency supplies, energy foods, map and compass. Footwear should have a sticky rubber sole for scrambling on slickrock.
Difficulty: Steep slickrock scrambling and route finding.
Permits: Required Check the weather report before attempting this canyon. Do not go if it looks like rain or if there is ice on the slickrock. Call the Zion Canyon Visitors Center for weather conditions prior to the hike: 435.772.3256. Hiking in slot canyons presents a danger from flash flooding. Do not hike this trail if it is raining. Remember a storm far off can trigger a flash flood. There is a moderate to high flash flood danger for this route.
Trailhead: South end of the little tunnel.
Trailend: Same as the trailhead.
Trail Access: Zion-Mt. Carmel Hwy is open year-round. If there is water in Clear Creek the trail may not be accessible.
Off the Beaten Path: Yes
Classic Zion Trail: No
Starting Elevation: 5275'
Highest Elevation: 6200'
Elevation: +/- 925'
Best season: Spring and Fall (winter if conditions are dry).

See our vacation planning section for classic Zion National Park trails or glance at our favorite Zion National Park trails list or choose from a complete Zion National Park hiking guide. Do not get on the Zion Canyon Shuttle to hike the trail on this page.

Trailhead
Park at the west end of the small tunnel. Follow the worn path down (south) into the wash. Continue up the short spur to Clear Creek. Once in Clear Creek, turn left (upstream).

Brown Petroglyphs
Walk up creek a short distance, noting the faint petroglyphs on the stained, 110' high cliff. At the base of the cliff is a 4' high - flat rock platform. Scan the cliff 30' up and locate the large overhanging roof. On the right of the large roof is smaller roof which extends a foot or two. Below the smaller roof overhang is a 6' long by 1' wide flat panel containing the petroglyphs. The petroglyphs were dubbed "Brown Petroglyphs" in the mid to late 90's during a search and rescue training when a Zion ranger, Scott Brown, rappelled directly over the them.

Clear Creek
Continue walking up Clear Creek. After .35 mile (total hiking distance) the drainage of Hidden Garden, marked by a very large ponderosa tree, is bypassed on the right. Continue 200 yards farther and a less prominent drainage is approached on the right.

Slickrock Ascent

Travel up the steep slickrock slab for the next .7 mile. Sometimes the travel is quite steep, continuing up and to the south-southeast. By switchbacking and scanning before proceeding, you should be able to find a weakness to follow. Moki marbles are common during the 900' vertical ascent. Sparsely scattered pine trees, sculpted bowls and crevices create a road map along the looming 6460' summit. Views to the north and west present ridges, valleys, slot canyons and towering sandstone summits, such as East and West Temple, East Rim, Deertrap Mountain, Watchman and Progeny Peak. Soon the slickrock slabs yield to a flat valley of low-brush, grass and cacti vegetation. Goat trails take off to the south and make navigation an easier task through the thickets. At one mile, since leaving Clear Creek on the western flank of 6460', (now standing on the saddle) the world opens to the south exposing the plateaus on the north and south of Parunuweap Canyon.

From the saddle, bear slightly west and down into the slickrock bowl below. A few hundred feet away is a white hoodoo. Look to the west from the hoodoo. The rock formation (peak) locals call Hidden Dragon is 200 yards away. Hidden Dragon is a crumbly little peak with wonderful views from the top. Continue to the west-northwest to gain the ridge Hidden Dragon sits atop. Views to the north of this ridge afford a glimpse down a slot canyon far below.

Cockeye Falls
Retrace the route until the saddle is reached. From the saddle contour the base of 6460' (as seen on a topo map) and in a general northerly direction, gradually bear slightly east. Soon a large drainage and bowl comes into sight, below and to the east. Contour the edge of this drainage (valley) in a northerly direction for 1 mile after leaving the saddle. The ridge becomes narrower and begins to fall off steeply on the left, right and straight ahead. By carefully picking a route off the right side of the ridge and switchbacking, the floor of the canyon is soon reached. This is the drainage that feeds Cockeye Falls. A couple of slab rock - dryfalls are encountered and bypassed on the right (east side) with some reasonably steep slab down-climbing and traversing. After negotiating the dryfall the wash makes a quick turn to the left and the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway and Clear Creek appear just a short, stones throw away. Cockeye Falls winds through sculpted sandstone and touches down into Clear Creek. Be careful not to walk too far down the falls as the grade becomes steep.

Exit
By heading in a northeasterly direction and continually losing elevation, the grade becomes manageable to scramble down the slickrock into Clear Creek. Now relax and enjoy the .75 mile stroll down the sometimes open and sometimes slotted Clear Creek and back to the car.

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