Best Hikes in Zion National Park

Zion is massive sandstone cliffs, narrow slot canyons, and trails that make you feel incredibly small in the best possible way. The scale of the canyon walls is honestly hard to process until you're standing right at the base looking up. We love the variety - from easy riverside walks to terrifying clifftop trails. There's something for every skill level but even the easy trails have jaw-dropping scenery.

Zion National Park, Springdale, UT 84767

Best Easy Hikes in Zion National Park

Canyon Overlook Trail Southern Utah hike viewEasy

Canyon Overlook Trail

★★★★☆ 4.7

1 mi   45 min   163 ft

Great for beginners and families

Short, sweet, and absolutely stunning. One mile round trip to a viewpoint overlooking Pine Creek Canyon and the switchbacks of the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway. Possibly the best view-per-step ratio in all of Zion. Easy enough for almost anyone.

Best Hikes with Views in Zion National Park

Angels Landing Southern Utah hike viewExpert

Angels Landing

★★★★☆ 4.9

5.4 mi   5 hours   1.5k ft

Expert / technical hikers only

The most famous and most terrifying trail in Zion. Chain-assisted scramble along a knife-edge ridge with 1,500-foot drops on both sides. The views are unmatched but this trail is not for everyone. If you have any fear of heights or are unsure of your balance, turn around at Scout Lookout.

Canyon Overlook Trail Southern Utah hike viewEasy

Canyon Overlook Trail

★★★★☆ 4.7

1 mi   45 min   163 ft

Great for beginners and families

Short, sweet, and absolutely stunning. One mile round trip to a viewpoint overlooking Pine Creek Canyon and the switchbacks of the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway. Possibly the best view-per-step ratio in all of Zion. Easy enough for almost anyone.

Hardest Hikes in Zion National Park

Angels Landing Southern Utah hike viewExpert

Angels Landing

★★★★☆ 4.9

5.4 mi   5 hours   1.5k ft

Expert / technical hikers only

The most famous and most terrifying trail in Zion. Chain-assisted scramble along a knife-edge ridge with 1,500-foot drops on both sides. The views are unmatched but this trail is not for everyone. If you have any fear of heights or are unsure of your balance, turn around at Scout Lookout.

The Narrows Southern Utah hike viewChallenging

The Narrows

★★★★☆ 4.8

9.4 mi   8 hours   334 ft

For experienced hikers

Hiking through the Virgin River in a 1,000-foot deep slot canyon. One of the most unique hiking experiences in America. You're literally walking in the river for miles. Stunning but physically demanding - be honest with yourself about your fitness level before committing.

All Trails in Zion National Park

Angels Landing Southern Utah hike viewExpert

Angels Landing

★★★★☆ 4.9

5.4 mi   5 hours   1.5k ft

Expert / technical hikers only

The most famous and most terrifying trail in Zion. Chain-assisted scramble along a knife-edge ridge with 1,500-foot drops on both sides. The views are unmatched but this trail is not for everyone. If you have any fear of heights or are unsure of your balance, turn around at Scout Lookout.

Canyon Overlook Trail Southern Utah hike viewEasy

Canyon Overlook Trail

★★★★☆ 4.7

1 mi   45 min   163 ft

Great for beginners and families

Short, sweet, and absolutely stunning. One mile round trip to a viewpoint overlooking Pine Creek Canyon and the switchbacks of the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway. Possibly the best view-per-step ratio in all of Zion. Easy enough for almost anyone.

The Narrows Southern Utah hike viewChallenging

The Narrows

★★★★☆ 4.8

9.4 mi   8 hours   334 ft

For experienced hikers

Hiking through the Virgin River in a 1,000-foot deep slot canyon. One of the most unique hiking experiences in America. You're literally walking in the river for miles. Stunning but physically demanding - be honest with yourself about your fitness level before committing.