Best trails in Zion National Park
Zion National Park is a unique landscape with high cliffs, narrow gorges and a beautiful view. The park has many famous walks. Angels Landing is an intense switchback trail with truly spectacular views from the top of the canyon. Another famous hike is the unique Narrows Trail, a very long hike through a river that lies between a steep gorge. Other notable trails include the East Rim Trail to the park's highest point, the Slot Canyon Subway Trail, and the family-friendly but equally beautiful Kayenta Trail. There's also the paved Emerald Pools Trail and the more challenging West Rim Trail for backpackers.
Top trails
Visitor info
Admits one, non-commercial motorcycle to Zion National Park. Valid for 1-7 days.
$20 per person. Non-commercial vehicles with a capacity of 16 or greater. Fees will not exceed the commercial fee for the same-sized vehicle. Youth 15 and under are free. Individuals or families with any valid Annual or Lifetime pass may use their pass for entry at the per person rate. Pass and photo ID must be present upon entry.
Admits one individual with no car to Zion National Park. Typically used for bicyclists, hikers and pedestrians. Youth 15 and under are admitted free. Valid for 1-7 days.
Admits private, non-commercial vehicle (15 passenger capacity or less) and all occupants to Zion National Park. Valid for 1-7 days.
Admits one individual with no car to Zion National Park. Typically used for bicyclists, hikers and pedestrians. Youth 15 and under are admitted free. Valid for 1-7 days.
The Zion Annual Pass is valid only at Zion and may be purchased in person. This pass is valid for 12 months from purchase month. This pass admits the pass holder and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle. You can buy this entrance pass at all entrance stations.
Join millions of people who enjoy our National Parks with the "America the Beautiful" National Park & Federal Recreational Lands Pass, otherwise known as the Interagency Annual Pass. The pass is valid for a year's worth of visits from the month of purchase at more than 2,000 federal recreation sites across the country.
No entrance pass required on these days:
Monday, January 20 — Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Saturday, April 19 — First day of National Park Week
Thursday, June 19 — Juneteenth National Independence Day
Monday, August 4 — Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act
Saturday, September 27 — National Public Lands Day
Tuesday, November 11 — Veterans Day
The Interagency Access Pass is accepted here.
All visitor centers and the Human History Museum are accessible to visitors using mobility equipment or strollers and have wheelchair accessible restrooms and drinking fountains. Orientation films include closed captioning.
Loaner wheelchairs, assistive listening devices, audio descriptions, tactile exhibits, and Braille and text materials are available.
Many ranger-led programs are wheelchair accessible and assistive listening devices and ASL interpreters are available by reservation. Please call 435-772-3256 or email zion_park_information@nps.gov in advance to make a reservation for equipment or interpretation services.
Additional information about accessibility at Zion National Park can be found on their website: https://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/accessibility.htm.
All shuttle buses in the park are wheelchair accessible and can fit chairs under 45 inches long and 25 inches wide.
For driving personal vehicles in the gorge, there is a special parking permit available at the information desks of the museum.
All visitor centers and the Human History Museum are accessible to visitors using mobility equipment or strollers and have wheelchair accessible restrooms and drinking fountains. Orientation films include closed captioning.
The Zion Lodge has 4 wheelchair accessible rooms and loaner wheelchairs available. It also has a wheelchair accessible snack bar, auditorium, gift shop, restrooms, and dining room.
The Grotto Picnic Area is wheelchair accessible with packed, level paths and surfaces and accessible restrooms.
The Watchman Campground has 7 individual camping sites, 2 group sites, and restrooms that are all wheelchair accessible. The South Campground has packed level surfaces, but no designated accessible campsites and no accessible restrooms.
The amphitheater at the South Campground has wheelchair accessible seating in the top row and access to the beach near campsite B56.
Service animals must be on-leash throughout the park.
Guides
Trail reviews for Zion National Park
Our group of 4 left our campsite in Zion National Park around 8am to catch the shuttle to the Narrows hike! This ended up being the perfect time to head out; not terribly crowded, the weather was nice, and the sun started to come out as we got to the river part of the hike! A challenging hike if you don’t have the appropriate footwear, but as long as you choose something that provides ankle support, you’ll be able to amble your way through (with a couple of slips)!
This a great 1st hike when you get to Zion National Park. Park at the Visitors Center (you’ll have to circle the parking lot multiple times to find a spot) and walk to the trail from there. No need to shuttle for this one.
Super fun!! Definitely worth it to rent gear from Zion outfitters.
A must if you’re in Zion. This was our very first hike in the park and it was a surreal start. We hit the trail at 6:45am on a Saturday and only saw a single other couple and that was it. Perfect amount of shade/sun early in the morning. Incredible views, a fun trail that’s not just a straightforward path, and a nice distance to get you going. Also, it’s nice that it’s from the Visitors Center so you can arrive at the Park early, hit this one, and still have time and legs for other adventures that require the Shuttle before it’s crazy hot. Easily my 2nd favorite trail after Angel’s Landing and not nearly as gnarly so it’s accessible for more people! 10/10 would recommend!
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Points of interest
- Angels Landing
- Virgin River
- The Narrows
- Mountain of the Sun
- Cable Mountain
- Pine Valley Peak
- Lady Mountain
- Mountain of Mystery
- South Guardian Angel
- Bridge Mountain
- Big Springs
- Lava Point Overlook Picnic Area
- Scout Lookout
- Potato Hollow Springs
- Campsite 6 - Coalpits Wash Camp
- Canyon Overlook
- The Subway
- Upper Emerald Pool
- Dinosaur Tracks
- Cabin Spring