Zion Canyon
Zion Canyon Drive is something that every visitor to the park should experience. From mid-March to late October, plan to park at the Zion Canyon Visitor Center and ride the shuttle into Zion Canyon. The rest of the year private vehicles are allowed to travel into the canyon.
Weeping Rock
Inside Zion Canyon there are some easy trails that are classics of Zion. Make sure to hike the easy Weeping Rock Trail. This short uphill hike leads to a beautiful alcove with water seeping and hanging gardens.
Riverside Walk
Also in Zion Canyon is the Riverside Walk or the Gateway to the Narrows Trail. This hike is the precursor to the famous Zion Narrows. This is an easy hike that has few elevation changes and is shady most of the day.
Emerald Pools Trail
The Emerald Pools Trail is more difficult than the other hikes listed on this page, but it is a classic of Zion National Park. The trail leads to four unique pools. The hike gives impressive views of the Virgin River and the monoliths that rim it.
East Rim Trail
The East Rim is magnificent. It is a longer and more difficult trail than Emerald Pools. The East Rim can be done either as a long day hike or an easy backpack. The East Rim has the option of taking the spurs to Echo Canyon, Observation Point and Hidden Canyon making it a much tougher hike.
Angels Landing Trail
Angels Landing is a hike that is on everyone's list that is looking for adventure. The beginning of the trail is the West Rim Trail, but at Scout Lookout, a half-mile spur leads out on a narrow ledge to the Angels Landing view point.
Zion Narrows
Last but not least is the Zion Narrows. This hike is on the National Geographic Online Magazine list as one of the top 5 adventures in the US.
Note: There are many more hikes and adventures in Zion National Park, but these are the classics that most people who visit the park want to see first. Experienced hikers and those looking for trails that are off the beaten path will find a treasure trove of gems in Zion National Park.
