Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Chapter 3: Hikes & Other Outdoor Pur-
suits in Zion National Park
Zion offers a wide variety of hiking trails and opportunities, ranging from
easyhalf-hourwalkstogruelingovernighthikes.Brochuresandbookson
hiking trails are available at the visitor centers, and current information
is also in the official Zion Map and Guide. Hikers with a fear of heights
shouldbeespeciallycarefulwhenchoosingtrails—many,suchastheAn-
gelsLandingTrail,includesteep,dizzyingdrop-ofs.Theauthorsandother
experienced hikers provide ratings, but these are entirely subjective.
Guided hiking, rock climbing, and biking trips in the park and surrounding area are
offered by several reliable local companies, including ZionAdventureCompany, 36
Lion Blvd., at the corner of Lion Boulevard and Zion Park Boulevard (P.O. Box 523),
Springdale, UT 84767 ( & 435/772-1001; www.zionadvertures.com ) ; and Zion Rock
& Mountain Guides, 1458 Zion Park Blvd. (P.O. Box 623), Springdale, UT 84767
( & 435/772-3303; www.zionrockguides.com ). ZionCycles, 868 Zion Park Blvd., be-
hind Zion Pizza & Noodle (P.O. Box 624), Springdale, UT 84767 ( & 435/772-0400;
www.zioncycles.com ) , rents, repairs, and advises about mountain and road bikes.
National companies offering guided hiking/biking trips in the area are discussed in
chapter 10
In the park, the free shuttle usually offers the best way for hikers to reach trail
heads, and each shuttle has racks for two bikes. Zion Adventure Company and Zion
Rock & Mountain Guides (see above) also provide shuttle services.
Day Hikes
Hikers have the chance to see the park from two completely different perspect-
ives—a high plateau hike affords a look down into the canyons, while a descent into
the canyons provides spectacular views skyward. See chapter 2 for more informa-
tion on the different areas and highlights of the park.
Note: “RT” stands for round-trip in the following trail listings.
Zion Canyon
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