The West Rim Trail. While we could have hiked to the point at which we ended our bottom-up hike, that would have been much more than we wanted to do. Travel by Tour Trekker and transform your trip into the experience of a lifetime, creating memories of the history, geology and more from expert guides. Hi Steven, You may have already read my story about a backpacking traverse of Zion from north to south, and my story about dayhiking that same route (both have pictures and a video). Shuttle Stop to Start from: #1 Visitor Center Pets: No Trailhead Location: Up canyon and across the road. Starting in Kolob Canyons, the 50-mile trek follows La Verkin Creek to Hop Valley, then continues along the West Rim Trail to Zion Canyon. Enjoy first-class comfort with a passionate tour guide to the Grand Canyon's stunning West Rim. There is no shuttle service on the Kolob Terrace Road where the north end of the West Rim Trail is located. The trail is paved almost all the way up. The trail is 1/2 open to sun & 1/2 shaded with trees. Around 1.3 miles, the trail turns into a tributary and climbs up to the rim. Beautiful hike in Zion National Park. Via either route, you will end up at the West Rim Spring in 45-70 minutes. On our second day in Zion I got an early start to beat the crowds and beat the heat. You'll follow along the rim, finally descending into Zion Canyon. Climb the sun drenched switchbacks up the steep path as they wind back and forth takers hikers higher and higher. Another famous hike is the unique Narrows "trail" which is a very long trek through a river nestled between a sheer canyon. It follows the same route to Cable Mountain, then veers left at a junction 1.8 miles from the trailhead. Trans-Zion and Rim to Rim hikers will have to end the hike at The Grotto. Zion National Park is a unique landscape of high cliffs, narrow canyons, and beautiful views. We planned for a long day of around 10 miles. Continue following the trail as it heads towards the rim of Zion Canyon. From there you’ll hike up the East Rim Trail to Zion… From the bottom of West Rim Trail turn left on Grotto Trail across the Virgin River and then turn left again on Zion Canyon Scenic Drive/Floor of the Valley Road. Part of the trek, a valley tucked in between the plateau and Mount Majestic, called Little Siberia becomes impassable due to snow and ice during the colder months. DIFFICULT 10.3 mi. West Rim Trail Directions - From the Grotto picnic area, cross the road and walk over the foot-bridge to the West Rim - Angels Landing trailhead. Thought not mapped in this variation, this hike is not to be missed! Alternate Trans-Zion - East Rim Trailhead to Hop Valley Trailhead *For modified Trans-Zion please book our Far West shuttle. As far as making other arrangements are concerned, you could give the park service a call and ask them but I think Zion Adventures in Springdale may be more helpful. West rim bottom up (moderate / strenuous) - On every other guide for Zion you'll see Angels Landing as a top hike. The West Rim Spring is a small, well-signed spring just off the Rim Trail. Distance (roundtrip): 3.3 mi / 5.3 km Elevation Change: 368 ft / 112 m Estimated Hiking Time: 2 hours Description: Moderate drop-offs. West Rim Trail. In total, the trail is 16 miles, and is ideal for a backpacking trip, with a wilderness shuttle. Stringing together four popular trails, the Trans-Zion Trek is the ultimate Zion backpacking adventure. In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, temporary changes have be made to the Zion Wilderness Permit Operation. There are a few other trails that fork off this one which are very cool, good views. Time: 9-12 hours Length: 16 miles (one-way) Description: The West Rim is a long stretch of hike with some of the most stunning and remote views of the park. WEST RIM TRAIL. The East Rim Trail leaves from the park’s east entrance station and heads generally northwest, eventually dropping you into the main canyon. Distance: 17 miles Length of time: 9 to 12 hours Difficulty: Strenuous. However, I think it's greatly over hyped. Stay along the river to begin the trail. The West Rim Trail is a seasonal backpacking trail that takes visitors south from just below the Lava Point Campground, trekking across the large Horse Pasture Plateau, then down toward Angels Landing and the Grotto Picnic Area. Before dropping to West Rim Trail's bottom, plan on doing Angel's Landing. Harv came with me to venture up the West Rim Trail to Angels Landing. The trail to Deertrap Mountain starts at Stave Spring Trailhead. West Rim Trail: See Zion Park - Top to Bottom - See 60 traveller reviews, 110 candid photos, and great deals for Zion National Park, UT, at Tripadvisor. An online user profile function has been added to the ZION Wilderness Reservation and Permit System. Red Arch Mountain via West Rim Trail and Grotto Trail. The West Rim Trail is a long distance hike through Zion National Park. This is a 11.8 mile out-and-back hike with 4700 cumulative feet of elevation gain that takes about 7-10 hours to complete. Next, the trail climbs out of Potato Hollow before it splits into the Telephone Canyon Trail and the West Rim Trail. The park has many famous hikes. You'll descend a total of 3,600 feet. Eyes gaze upon the beauty of Zion Canyon as they follow the Virgin River flowing at the base of the trail. Expect a sandy slog for the first several miles, as the trail follows the bottom of the Clear Creek drainage (usually dry). Zion National Park: West Rim Trail Start this burly, 14.5-mile one-way hike at 7,460-foot Lava Point and drop 3,150 feet to the Grotto. West Rim Trail: West Rim Trail - Top to Bottom - See 60 traveller reviews, 110 candid photos, and great deals for Zion National Park, UT, at Tripadvisor. 8. This is a difficult one way trail in Zion National Park. Overview With a length of 14.9 miles, West Rim is the longest and arguably the most scenic established hiking trail in Zion National Park. The West Rim Trail is a seasonal backpacking trail that takes visitors south from Lava Point Campground, trekking across the large Horse Pasture Plateau, then down toward Angels Landing and the Grotto Picnic Area. The hike is amazing, but there are simply to many people for it to be truly enjoyable, and no you're not going to beat the crowds, not even on the first shuttle up the canyon. If you're feeling like a hard-core hike that will allow you some incredible views, consider the West Rim Trail. The trail starts at the West Rim Trailhead near Lava Point and traverses across the high alpine elevation with sweeping views out into the Wildcat Canyon area for the first 6.5 miles as you drop into Potato Hollow. 6. The Subway Bottom-Up. The trail starts in the cool forested northern highlands of the park and heads south on top of Horse Pasture Plateau providing the hiker with spectacular views of slick rock mountains and canyons. With amazing views, very few hikers on the trail, and a chance to walk the length of Zion National Park… Login to your account or create a new account before using the Zion Wilderness Reservation and Permit System. If you need water, this is the last place to get it. Must park and take the shuttle to the trailhead of all hikes in Zion. My son, Nate, hiking Zion’s West Rim Trail. Jane and I did the walk on February 2nd 2000, our tenth wedding anniversary. Hiking up to the Zion Canyon Rim, Day 2. Ends at viewpoint of the Temples and Towers, lower Zion Canyon, Watchman Peak, and Springdale. The West Rim Trail is a majestic tour of both the geology and the ecology of Zion. This through-hike starts at Lava Point Trailhead, in Kolob Canyons, and ends at West Rim Trailhead, in Zion Canyon; or vice versa. West Rim Trail to Cabin Spring - 10.0 Miles Round-Trip Cabin Spring is located 5 miles from the Grotto Trailhead in Zion National Park.This challenging trail climbs 2400' on switchbacks to the spring on Horse Pasture Plateau, a tableland of ponderosa and Douglas Fir set high above the Zion Canyon floor.Cabin Spring was named for a park service cabin that burned down in the 1970s. It is the same trail as our first foray, the West Rim Trail, just done from the opposite direction. ... good hike to add a few miles to the west rim hike. Watchman Trail. The hike is 18 miles long, and most people camp along the way, making it a one-night backpacking adventure. The West Rim Trail is the longest section of the Trans-Zion Trekking Route, which runs 47 miles from Kolob Canyons to the Park's southeast entrance at the East Rim Trailhead.The West Rim Trail passes through high mesas, pinyon-juniper woodlands and deciduous - riparian systems on the 3100' descent from Lava Point to the Zion Canyon floor. Zion National Park: Scout's Lookout Virtual Hike This is a hike from a trailhead near Zion Lodge up the West Rim Trail to Scout's Lookout, about 1500 feet up Zion Canyon's west wall. On busy days in Zion this can be a great place to find more solitude than the classic Zion day hikes. En route, tick off Zion’s greatest hits from the pine-studded sandstone basins of Phantom Valley to the dizzying drops on Angel’s Landing (miles six and 12). Hiking trip report, map, and photos for Sneak Peak and Little Majestic via West Rim Trail, located in Zion National Park, Utah. The Zion Wilderness is a world-renowned destination that offers opportunities for solitude and adventure. Shuttle service is provided in the canyon only. TRANS-ZION SHUTTLE OPTIONS *Currently access to the East Mesa and East Rim Trail Heads are closed at Observation Point Trail due to rock-fall. At this time it is not possible to connect the West Rim and East Rim trails. 4. To the Canyon Floor (90-120 minutes) The trail drops steeply off the mesa. 10. This trail goes by Walter's Wiggles, Scout Lookout, Upper Emerald Pools, Middle Emerald Pool, Lower Emerald Pools, and Lower Emerald Pool. Part of the trek, a valley tucked in between the plateau and Mount Majestic, called Little Siberia, becomes impassable due to snow and ice during the colder months. Angels Landing is an intense switchback trail with a truly spectacular view from atop of the canyon. 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