Tag: Zion National Park

  • Sand Bench Trail

    Sand Bench Trail

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    Jake Bramante

    The Sand Bench Trail in Zion National Park is mainly used by the horse concessionaire for trail rides. That being said, it’s still a hiking trail. While some of the views are great, the lack of cover and trail conditions (very sandy and smelly) make it lower on the list than most of the other…

  • The Watchman Trail

    The Watchman Trail

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    Jake Bramante

    The Watchman Trail in Zion National Park is one of the shorter hikes originating from the Zion Canyon Visitor Center parking lot that offers great views up the Zion Canyon. It offers little shade, so it’s best to avoid the heat of the day and hike it in the morning or in the evening. Kristen and…

  • Archeology Trail

    Archeology Trail

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    Jake Bramante

    The Archeology Trail is a short located near the Zion Canyon Visitor Center that offers a nice overlook and an interpretive sign on the archeology of the site. The trail starts in the parking lot of the Visitor Center and scrambles up a steeper rocky trail with no shade. All archeological artifacts and any other…

  • Pa’Rus Trail

    Pa’Rus Trail

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    Jake Bramante

    The Pa’Rus Trail in Zion National Park is a wonderful paved path that follows along the Virgin River. It is the only trail in Zion that is both bicycle and pet-friendly (on a leash). I’ve hiked along this trail, once in May of 2014 and again in April 0f 2015 in the evening which is…

  • Riverside Walk

    Riverside Walk

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    Jake Bramante

    The Zion Canyon Road ends at the Temple of Sinewava where the wonderful one mile long Riverside Walk starts. This paved path follows the Virgin River and is perfect for anyone, including those in a wheelchair. It is a very popular trail, so expect to have some company. The further up you go, the walls…

  • West Rim (including Angels Landing)

    West Rim (including Angels Landing)

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    Jake Bramante

    The length of the West Rim trail with a side trip up Angels Landing is a great sampler platter of Zion National Park from the ponderosa and oak leaf shrubs of the high desert to the sandstone cliffs and finally down to the Virgin River in the Zion Canyon. In May of 2014 Kristen and…

  • Day Hikes of Zion National Park Map Guide Announcement

    Day Hikes of Zion National Park Map Guide Announcement

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    Jake Bramante

    If you’re heading to Zion National Park, I’ve got a sweet map with a guide on the back to help you make the most of your trip. Last year, in response to all of the requests that I get for people traveling to Glacier, I came out with the Day Hikes of Glacier National Park Map…

  • Emerald Pools

    Emerald Pools

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    Jake Bramante

    Tucked away at the base of towering red walls in Zion Canyon in Zion National Park are three lush pools called the Emerald Pools. The three pools are connected by a stream that can vary from a slight trickle to a torrent depending upon rain. The Lower Emerald Pool is a great, level, family friendly,…

  • Hidden Canyon

    Hidden Canyon

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    Jake Bramante

    Zion National Park is home to many slot canyons with an impressive one called Hidden Canyon inside of the main Zion Canyon. Hidden Canyon is easily accessed and fun to explore for everyone with a little bit of work. Sweeping views, then a slot canyon with towering walls await. The trailhead is easily found at…