Hiking guides for Zion and nearby areas. Trail picks, difficulty reality, alternatives, and how to plan around closures and conditions.
No trail, no permit required for the day trip — just the Virgin River, walls 2,000 feet tall and 20 feet apart, and a slot canyon 13 million years in the making. Here's how to hike the Narrows both ways.
A full permit and trail guide for Angels Landing in Zion National Park — covering the recreation.gov lottery, Walter's Wiggles, the chains section, and what the summit actually looks like in 2026.
The Riverside Walk is 2.2 miles of flat, paved trail from Shuttle Stop 9 into the heart of Zion Canyon — and the only trail in the park where the pavement ends at the entrance to a slot canyon.
Observation Point sits 730 feet above Angels Landing with no permit, no chains, and no lottery. The East Mesa Trail is the only current route. Full trail stats, access road, and logistics.
You have done Angels Landing and The Narrows. This guide covers what experienced Zion visitors hike, drive, and explore on return trips, including Observation Point, The Subway, Kolob Arch via La Verkin Creek, Kolob Terrace Road, and the seasonal windows that make a second or third visit worth planning.
Canyon Junction Bridge sits where the Pa'rus Trail meets the canyon road at the Virgin River. It is the most accessible iconic viewpoint in the park: paved, flat, no permit, no shuttle, no elevation gain. Here is when to go, where to stand, and one practical update before you arrive.
Northgate Peaks is a 4.4-mile round trip through Ponderosa pines at 7,000 feet on Kolob Terrace Road, ending at a viewpoint between two sandstone towers overlooking the Great West Canyon. No shuttle, no permit, almost no crowds. Here is what the trail is like, how to get there, and who this hike is for.
Discover the best trails for catching Zion's spectacular spring wildflower season, from easy walks to challenging canyon routes.
From the iconic Angels Landing to family-friendly riverside walks, find the perfect trail for your skill level.