Zion National Park

Although Zion National Park is in southwestern Utah, it’s only a slightly longer drive than Yosemite and definitely within reach of L.A. and Las Vegas road-trippers. This gorgeous park’s majestic topography is formed by the intersection of three distinct geologic areas and features the dizzying Angel’s Landing and world-famous Subway trails.

Lower Pine Creek Falls

Distance: 0.8 mi

Time: .5 hrs

Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Difficulty: Beginner

Canyon Overlook Trail

Distance: 1 mi

Time: 1 hrs

Elevation Gain: 140 ft

Difficulty: Beginner

Emerald Pools via Kayenta Trail

Distance: 2.3 mi

Time: 1 hrs

Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Difficulty: Beginner

Riverside Walk

Distance: 2 mi

Time: 1.5 hrs

Elevation Gain: 50 ft

Difficulty: Beginner

The Watchman Trail

Distance: 3.2 mi

Time: 1.5 hrs

Elevation Gain: 650 ft

Difficulty: Moderate

Northgate Peaks

Distance: 4.6 mi

Time: 2.5 hrs

Elevation Gain: 700 ft

Difficulty: Moderate

Double Arch Alcove

Distance: 4.5 mi

Time: 2.5 hrs

Elevation Gain: 500 ft

Difficulty: Easy

Angel’s Landing

Distance: 5 mi

Time: 4 hrs

Elevation Gain: 1488 ft

Difficulty: Strenuous

Cable Mountain

Distance: 7.4 mi

Time: 4 hrs

Elevation Gain: 1100 ft

Difficulty: Challenging

Observation Point

Distance: 8 mi

Time: 5 hrs

Elevation Gain: 2120 ft

Difficulty: Strenuous

The Subway from the Bottom Up

Distance: 9 mi

Time: 7 hrs

Elevation Gain: 1500 ft

Difficulty: Strenuous

The Narrows

Distance: 9 mi

Time: 8 hrs

Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Difficulty: Strenuous

Deertrap Mountain

Distance: 10.4 mi

Time: 6 hrs

Elevation Gain: 1800 ft

Difficulty: Challenging

Coalpits and Scoggins Washes

Distance: 10.8 mi

Time: 7 hrs

Elevation Gain: 1300 ft

Difficulty: Challenging

Kolob Arch

Distance: 14 mi

Time: 8 hrs

Elevation Gain: 1800 ft

Difficulty: Strenuous

The West Rim Trail

Distance: 14.4 mi

Time: 8 hrs

Elevation Gain: 1700 ft

Difficulty: Strenuous

West Rim and Telephone Canyon

Distance: 15.3 mi

Time: 9 hrs

Elevation Gain: 4200 ft

Difficulty: Strenuous

The Chinle Trail

Distance: 16.5 mi

Time: 9 hrs

Elevation Gain: 1900 ft

Difficulty: Expert