Hikes in Utah

The preserved natural wonders in Utah make the state a paradise for hikers. The arid landscape is marked by beautiful sandstone arches and dramatic canyons. There are five national parks in southern Utah, located along the Colorado Plateau. These are Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Canyonlands, and Arches National Parks. Additionally, a network of national monuments, recreation areas, forests, and other lands protect even more of the state's rugged wilderness. ... Read more.
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Camping in Zion National Park

Campgrounds | Utah | Zion
Camping in Zion National Park
Zion National Park boasts three campgrounds. The six-site Lava Point Campground is located on the north side of the park near the entrance of Kolob Canyon. Watchman campground and South Campground are located at the southern end of Zion Canyon near the park visitor center, and are significantly larger. The 164 sites at Watchman Campground may be reserved from March through October by calling 877-444-6777 or surfing over to recreation. ...Read more.
Tagged with · National Parks · Tent Camping
By: Seth Smigelski Published: July 2, 2010 Last updated: April 9, 2026
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Court of the Patriarchs Viewpoint
in Zion National Park

Trails | Utah | Zion
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Court of the Patriarchs Viewpoint in Zion National Park
The Court of the Patriarchs is considered the shortest trail in Zion National Park, and in truth it barely qualifies as a hike. You will probably walk farther to get from your car to the shuttle at the park visitor center than you will to get to the end of this trail. From the Court of the Patriarchs shuttle stop, head east up the paved trail to the viewpoint. ...Read more.
Tagged with · National Parks · Zion Canyon
Distance: 0.1 miles · Elevation change: 40 feet
By: Seth Smigelski Published: July 2, 2010 Last updated: April 13, 2026
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Emerald Pools
in Zion National Park

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Emerald Pools in Zion National Park
The Emerald Pools are located on the west side of Zion Canyon near Zion Lodge. A stream of water descends from the canyon rim down to the Virgin River, passing through three tiers of pools. The popular pools enchant visitors with their falling water and hanging gardens. Lower Emerald Pool is the easiest to reach, but it is possible to see all three levels of pools by hiking a 2. ...Read more.
Tagged with · National Parks · Waterfalls · Zion Canyon
Distance: 2.4 miles · Elevation change: 350 feet
By: Seth Smigelski Published: July 2, 2010 Last updated: December 5, 2025
Utah

Angels Landing
in Zion National Park

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Angels Landing in Zion National Park
Angels Landing is the most renowned day hike in Zion National Park, and possibly all of Utah. While only 5.2-mile round trip with 1,500 feet of elevation gain, this trek has all the magnitude of a bucket list caliber hike akin to Half Dome in Yosemite. Segments of the perilous trail to Angels Landing are just a few feet wide with thousand foot drop-offs on both sides. ...Read more.
Tagged with · National Parks · Summits · Zion Canyon
Distance: 5.2 miles · Elevation change: 1500 feet
By: Seth Smigelski Published: July 1, 2010 Last updated: December 5, 2025
Utah

Weeping Rock
in Zion National Park

Trails | Utah | Zion
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Weeping Rock in Zion National Park
Why is the rock crying? This natural wonder is the result of water that passes from the surface down through the sandstone over the course of thousands of years to this exit in the rock face. Your journey will be much shorter, as Weeping Rock can be visited via a paved 0.4 mile round trip trail. This is one of the shortest hikes in Zion and is a quick trek from the Weeping Rock shuttle stop on Zion Canyon Scenic Drive. ...Read more.
Tagged with · National Parks · Waterfalls · Zion Canyon
Distance: 0.4 miles · Elevation change: 100 feet
By: Seth Smigelski Published: June 30, 2010 Last updated: December 5, 2025
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