Hiking

Greater Zion has hundreds of trails where you can discover your moment. The one you’ll tell everyone back home but somehow can’t capture it in words. The one that you will always remember. 

Need perspective? Come to Greater Zion to feel small in the best way. Walk through slot canyons where walls tower hundreds of feet above you and sunlight creates streaks of gold on red rock. It’s humbling, beautiful, and somehow makes your everyday problems feel smaller, too. 

Get kids to unplug and be inspired. Easy trails with big rewards—petroglyphs to discover, rocks to climb, and views that will make teenagers put down their phones. 

Need Solitude? Lesser-known paths where you might hike for hours without seeing another person? Just you, red rocks, and the sound of your own thoughts? 

Trail Essentials (Brief but Important)

• Yes, bring more water than you think you need. 
• Yes, have a physical or downloaded map. Not all locations have cell service.
• Yes, good hiking shoes matter. And so does sunscreen. 
• Yes, check the weather. Desert storms are no joke.
• Yes, practice leave no trace. 

You can also check out these resources: 

• Hike St. George
• Washington County Recreation Map – Trails
• Washington City Trail System
• Ivins Trail System
• ZionNationalPark.com
• St. George Trail System
• Snow Canyon State Park
• Red Cliffs Desert Reserve Trail Maps