Great hike with many different views of the park. It is almost 10 miles round tri[p but worth the hike. If you hike any amount 6 hours should wrap it up including luch at the top. Great views and once you are past Scouts Lookout the crowds thin out to almost nobody on the day we hiked. Give the West... More

The West Rim Trail is one of the spectacular backpacks in Zion National Park. This can be done as a one way hike using a shuttle (setting up at Kolob) or as a hike in and turn around and return hike. The one way hike is great because you experience little uphill travel this way, of course starting in Zion... More

I have hiked from Lava Pt to the grotto. It's a long day hike (about 14 miles) or you can get a backcountry permit to stay overnight. Spot a car or arrange for a private shuttle to Lava Pt. There is a campground at Lava Pt. In spring there can be some trail blockage at Lava pt. due to snow.... More

Zion's West Rim Trail is a magnificent hike, starting in either Zion Canyon and going up hill and turning around when desired, or starting at Lava Point in the Kolob section of Zion and hiking one way into Zion Canyon.

This is way off the beaten path, but reveals the back country of Zion National Park that very few people even know about let alone visit. This is partly due to the fact that it is a more strenuous hike than most people are prepared for and since it is 13 miles long is often done as a two day... More