May 2005 This trail follows the entire rim of the canyon much like the Grand Canyon. We only hiked about 7 miles of the trail but here are pics from the hike and along the rim at different pull-outs. Here’s the pics (Click on the picture to see full size): These are low res
April 2005 I don’t know where I got the info for this hike, but is a quick easy one just outside of the park. Here’s the pics (Click on the picture to see full size): These are low res pictures. I can send you higher quality pictures if you want them
“Utah’s National Parks” by Ron Adkinson and published by Wilderness Press Trip 11a – Riverside Walk Distance: 2.0 miles, round trip Elevation Change: 4418/4490 feet Suited For: Walk Difficulty: Easy Hazards: Negligible Introduction: Riverside walk is Zion’s most heavily used trail, and with good reason. Sleeping alcoves, luxurious hanging gardens, shady riparian woodlands, a
“Utah’s National Parks” by Ron Adkinson and published by Wilderness Press Trip 9 – Weeping Rock Trail Distance: 0.5 miles Round Trip Elevation Change: 4350/4450 feet Suited For: Walk Difficulty: Easy Hazards: Trail can be slippery… Introduction: This short but moderately steep and paved nature trail offers a host of scenic delights and is
“Utah’s National Parks” by Ron Adkinson and published by Wilderness Press Trip 4 – Sand Bench Trail Distance: 3.9 miles, semi-loop trail Elevation Change: 4230/4715 feet Suited For: Dayhike Difficulty: Moderate Introduction: One of the many day-use trails in Zion Canyon, (This) trail offers incredible close-up views of the awe inspiring, colorful cliffs
“Utah’s National Parks” by Ron Adkinson and published by Wilderness Press Trip 5 – Emeral Pools Trail Distance: 2.1 miles loop trail Elevation Change: 4280/4600 feet Suited For: Walk Difficulty: Easy Hazards: Steep dropoffs; trail should be avoided when ice or snow covered Introduction: One of Zion Canyons most used trails, this is a
“Utah’s National Parks” by Ron Adkinson and published by Wilderness Press Trip 4 – Court of the Patriarchs Viewpoint Trail Distance: 100 yards Round Trip Elevation Change: 4250/4290 feet Suited For: Walk Difficulty: Very Easy Hazards: Negligible Introduction: Zion’s diversity of trails offers something for hikers of every ability, and one need not be
“Utah’s National Parks” by Ron Adkinson and published by Wilderness Press Trip 15 – Syncline Loop Trail Distance: 7.8 miles round trip Elevation Change: 4230; 3950/5760 feet Suited For: Dayhike or Backpack Difficulty: Strenuous Hazards: Trail steep and/or rough in places; only seasonal water available; Little Shade Introduction: This route is perhaps the
“Utah’s National Parks” by Ron Adkinson and published by Wilderness Press Trip 14 – Crater View / Upheaval Dome Overlook Trails Distance: 1.8 miles round trip Elevation Change: 5650/5800 feet Suited For: Walk Difficulty: Moderately Easy Hazards: Steep Drop-offs; no water; little shade; overlooks subject to lightning strikes Introduction: This short but rewarding
“Utah’s National Parks” by Ron Adkinson and published by Wilderness Press Trip 13 – Whale Rock trail Distance: 1.2 miles round trip Elevation Change: 5710/5850 feet Difficulty: Easy Hazards: Sections of scrambling over steep and exposed slickrock Introduction: To appreciate the dimensions of unusual Upheaval Dome, and in the process enjoy a slickrock scramble