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If you want to leave the crowds of the Zion Valley and see views that you only imagine from the valley floor, this is your hike. We joked that there are no “viewpoints” on this hike; everywhere you look is a view.
More shade than expected but would be a rough hike in hotter weather. The temps were in the low 80’s up high which was perfect.
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The Upper Pools are worth the hike. Lots of rocks to step/climb over on sand. Busy Trail. Lower Pools are beautiful as well. Quiet hike from lower pools to court of patriarchs, only see some horse groups and a few hikers. Be prepared for sandy beach like terrain and lots of horse apples.
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Super fun hike, the trail is amazingly well cared for. The last half mile to Angels Landing is tough!
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The unofficial trail up patriarchs Valley to the waterfall/fern grotto was awesome and five stars. Send bench trail sucks…it totally lived up to its name.
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Mind blowingly gorgeous hike with the added adventure of trekking through the beautiful Virgin River. Got to see American Dippers diving in the fast moving water. So cool. Highly recommend renting appropriate gear in Springdale to make this comfortable and safe. A lifetime memory for sure.
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I’m a little afraid of heights but this was not nearly as scary as I thought. Will make anyone a better person after finishing!
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Too beautiful to describe. A perfect quick jaunt in the Zion Wilderness!
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The first mile is a paved walk, after is walking in the river. Magnificent walk! Morning start and renting the neoprene socks and boots are highly recommended! Walking stick is a must to help keep balance in the river.
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This hike is epic! It’s hard, yes, but anything worth doing is hard. There were very few people along the trail. The waterfalls are beautiful. The subway was amazing. Pools everywhere, filled with ice cold water. What fun! We made it to see the waterfall at the end. Yay me!
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A welcome opportunity to escape the crowds! Scenery was speculated. Brings more water than you think you’ll need.
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We hiked this today and it was amazing! Perfect weather - cool and overcast. I cannot imagine doing this one in the heat of summer. The trail is paved up until the chains section, and easy to follow, though strenuous. If you've got dodgy knees like me, the way back down the switchbacks will not be your favorite.
Permits will be required after April 1st and it was obvious why. Gets backed up near the top with so many people trying to get past each other going both ways. I imagine it'll make it safer and more enjoyable without the bottlenecks of people waiting to get by. Probably goes without saying, but if you have a fear of heights you might wanna pick a different trail, though you can stop before the chains and it's still a great hike.
This was a bucket list hike for me and I am over the moon that we finally got to do this one! Carry plenty of water for this one, and expect a workout. 100% worth it!
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This hike had amazing views and was very rewarding. But be careful and make sure you are physically capable. I would have done Angel’s Landing if I had the time. Be aware of the MANY switchbacks as well. It can be tiring. But it took me 2 hours round-trip without doing Angel’s Landing, so it’s actually somewhat quick. Fun note: I climbed over 2,120 feet and you will gain over 1,400 feet of elevation.
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Started at 4am, got to the Lookout while it was still dark. Spent a 45 rest at the lookout for it to be light enough to do the more dangerous part. Still plenty of time to see the sun crest.
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Hiked in the Fall (Oct). Colors were awesome. Lot of people which takes away from the beauty
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This hike was breathtaking and exhilarating! As an adrenaline junkie, 10/10 I approve! Crowds can make the hike last up to 8 hours. Get there early or wait till around 2 pm to start. I started at 2 and ended around 5:30 in and out :)
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This is the first all trails “hard” rated trail I’ve ever done that’s actually hard. Mentally and physically. Only experienced hikers should attempt this. I did it solo, which was probably stupid and dangerous. But most of the trails in zion with the best views have been altered by humans for the masses. I was ready to get away from the chos. Mission accomplished! I didn’t see one other human until the Pine Creek Canyon overlook. Not going to lie…I was relieved to see people and know I took the correct route and wasn’t going to die alone. AllTrails GPS lost me a few times so I was glad to be using Gaia gps as a backup. For perspective, this is similar to angel’s landing without the chains, man made switchbacks, and signs. You’re on your own. You’d better be fit, strong, and know wtf you’re doing before attempting. Also, I went counter clockwise, ending at the overlook. No ropes or gear needed. Only used one trekking pole on the way down. Had to slide a few feet multiple times. Totally worth it!
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Easy hike. I’m 68 and my wife is 70. We Made it out and back in 4 hours at easy pace. Destination hike, great view at end.
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Zion is amazing. I love that cars are not allowed in the main canyon.
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First time in Zion National Park. Highly recommend getting there at 6am. Very few people were making there way down as we assessed. The crowds were building up as we descended. Wonderful hike with great views. Save your pictures for the top, you won’t be disappointed.
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It was way too busy (first week of may) for my liking. There needs to be some regulation on traffic because passing people with 4 feet of ridge line next to a 1000 ft drop made the Angels Landing section not really worth it.
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The first 3.5 miles each way have been burned, so it’s a bit desolate and there’s no shade. But it’s all worth it when you reach the canyon rim.
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Nice trail with multiple creek crossings, never more than few feet across, minor up and down, some rock steps in place where needed. Two historical cabins along route and at 2.4 miles up, a wonderful view of double arch alcove. Notice of a recent rock fall and evidence thereof above the second homestead cabin (Fife). Warnings in place to enter at own risk. Creek was dry just up from Fife cabin.
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Really good hike. The switchbacks are very tiring so be prepared and take breaks as needed. The climbing part has very good views but you will be waiting a lot, as traffic can be bad as it’s the only way in and out and some parts are one way. Go early to avoid some of the traffic.
If you like this also do precipice at Arcadia
Also you get cell reception on the summit😃😂.
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The Subway from the bottom up is a wonderful journey any time of the year. While I wouldn't go in snow, it is definitely worth going during warm winter days as you can have the entire canyon (almost) to yourself! The "trail" is rough going as it crosses the creek, boulders and trees numerous times. In addition, you must be prepared for a long climb back up to the trailhead at the end of the day! The canyon itself is gorgeous as are the crystal clear waters of North Creek. I carried a UV Filter water bottle so that I could drink whenever I felt like it without the burden of heavy water bottles. This hike is a must do for the intrepid!
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This was a lovely and interesting hike. I considered it easy-moderate. The Double Arch Alcove at the turn around was fantastic. This was lightly trafficked out and a bit denser back. About 40% of the other hikers did not wear masks.
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Great Hike. I actually filmed coming down so you would get a chance to see it. Check out Proof Possible - Angel’s Landing Zion Hike.
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This was a nice out and back trail. The best part is that if you have time to kill before you get on a Zion bus, this is a great hike that takes you along the River and also gets you to a cool lookout for some views.
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This is the Must Do hike of Zion. Be prepared for the weather. We went on a day it was in the 70s - not in the Narrows as between the cool water (60s) and the lack of sun because of the canyon walls - it was cool. Also it is very important to look at water flow. I found this on a website that monitored the water flow of the river. This was a great experience even though I carried my 6 year old over any water that was higher than her knees. :)
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This was a great child friendly easier hike. There was some changes in elevation but it was a great hike.
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Interesting terrain with some very narrow sections. However sandy and rocky and a fair amount of road noise.
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Generally easy with a couple of challenging spots and a steep sandy ascent to the saddle
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Gorgeous hike along a creek, beautiful views, weather was perfect in early October. I did this toward the end of the day, and I’d recommend that, tho it would be beautiful any time.
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We got a late start so I didn’t get to spend as much time at the Subway as I would have liked, but it was beautiful and the GPS made it really easy to find the path for the ascent at the end.
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Nice hike but not many views, good hike to add a few miles to the west rim hike. The trail is 1/2 open to sun & 1/2 shaded with trees. There are a few other trails that fork off this one which are very cool, good views.
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Short 3 1/2 mile in hike, you follow a stream the entire way which you cross about 20 times. Water is clean so you can filter. The hike is easy with a couple of light moderate sections which could be difficult for the elderly. Giant cave at the end of the trail.
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Blends elements of what makes Zion and the Grand Canyon famous and going from the top down means you don’t have to hike back out. Plus you can easily add Angels Landing (which I did not do this time) to the route and turn a great hike into an epic hike.
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Great views from up high. A bit crowded so go early also to avoid the heat.
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Amazing experience but go early to beat the crowds. Also we have to walk the Scenic Drive because the shuttles were closed so it made for a long day (20 miles).
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This is an easy hike through forests and Meadows. Perhaps a little bit boring. But generally very nice and pretty.
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Angels landing with a jaunt further on the west rim trail. Angel’s Landing was great but crowded on our return... go early!
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Great hike with amazing views. Make sure to get a very early start to avoid the crowds!
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One of the greatest experiences of my life! Get there early! The climb up is not too difficult. The angels landing part is pretty scary but fun. Take your time, carry a small pack with a drink and snacks. No hiking poles needed, you will need your hands. If you get there early you will be done and at the bottom by lunch.
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Awesome hike at sunset. It was 104F coming into the park but at the trail the temp was only 80F. Beautiful views of Kolob Canyon mountains.
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This is a great hike! The software makes it super nice to find your way out. I had heard stories of hikers missing the trial up out of the canyon. I used the software to easily identify the way out. The hike is amazaing! So much water and beauty. I would do again, but not for awhile - I was tired by the time I got out. I packed water, but also had a filter - I drank at least 3 liters of water on the hike.
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Went end of June and unfortunately the waterfall was dried up. Probably need to go earlier in the year. Insane amount of tiny flies in the parking area but along the trail wasn’t bad. Gorgeous hike in spite of the fact we didn’t get to dunk under the falls at the end.
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This is where you park to hike about 100 yards to a flat rocky plateau to photograph the Zion crooked tree.
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This was a hike that was brutal from start to finish. Started at the rim of the canyon at 9:00 am and came out about 5:00 pm. You can judge that comment as it came from a 62 year old male who discovered he ain’t as young as he used to be. You basically get to the river and make your own way in and back, scrambling over boulders and crossing the river more times than you could remember. Would I do it again? ABSOLUTELY YES! I couldn’t walk well for two days but now I know I need to work on the legs before anything like this hike again. Do not get caught down there if rain is in the forecast or you could be looking for a high perch to wait out the rush of water. Feeling adventurous, go for it!
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Out and back to hidden arch. Crosses stream many times. Your feet will get wet. The views of the towers on both sides are fantastic. Ends in a river area.
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