Zion Traverse
47.6 mi
Distance
25 hrs 50 min
Time
terrain
3,146 ft
Elev Gain
Overview
This is a difficult one way trail in Zion National Park.
This trail goes by Campsite 2, Campsite 9, Campsite 8, Campsite 10, Beatty Spring, Hop Valley Trailhead, Wildcat Canyon Spring, Wildcat Spring, West Rim Trailhead North, Potato Hollow Springs, Campsite 7, Campsite 6, Campsite 5, Campsite 4, Campsite 3, Campsite 1, Campsite #2, Cabin Spring, Scout Lookout, West Rim Trailhead South, Weeping Rock, and Stave Spring (seasonal).
Sights to See
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Public Tracks
Zion Traverse (Lee Pass to East Entrance)
Two nights. Parked at the East Rim TH and took a shuttle to Lee Pass. We camped up on an awesome ridge in Wildcat Canyon approximately 0.5 miles south of the spring and again on the East Rim trail just past Stave Spring. We were there during a stormy cold snap, but the weather turned out to be perfect for hiking and the fog/clouds made for dramatic views. Water sources were good, only saw a couple of runners and two other groups on the trail, lots of beautiful wild flowers in bloom, and a lot of muddy trail. This traverse is awesome, highly recommended!
Zion Traverse (Lee Pass to East Entrance)
Two nights. Parked at the East Rim TH and took a shuttle to Lee Pass. We camped up on an awesome ridge in Wildcat Canyon approximately 0.5 miles south of the spring and again on the East Rim trail just past Stave Spring. We were there during a stormy cold snap, but the weather turned out to be perfect for hiking and the fog/clouds made for dramatic views. Water sources were good, only saw a couple of runners and two other groups on the trail, lots of beautiful wild flowers in bloom, and a lot of muddy trail. This traverse is awesome, highly recommended!
Zion West Rim - Grotto to Site 6
We were supposed to take a shuttle to Lava Point and start up there, but there was too much snow up there and they wouldn't drive us. So we hiked up from the Grotto to our site.
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