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trail notes & local guides

what to do
where to go
what not to miss

We’ve gathered tips from rangers, locals, and a few family records of our own. The guides below cover hikes, landmarks, and low-key stops in and around Zion. No hype, no nonsense — just real advice for seeing the place right.

Prefer it on paper? Ask for the Field Guide at the front desk.
park
trails
hikes
The go-to routes, some overlooked ones, and how to hit the popular trails right.
Canyon Overlook

Canyon Overlook

EASY GOING

A quick trip into the park and a short walk on an even trail takes you to one of the best views in the park.

Distance
5.4 miles (round trip)
Elevation
1,488 feet
Permit
Required
View field guide
Angel’s Landing

Angel’s Landing

STRENOUS

Our full guide to the park’s most legendary hike, written in the style of a 1940s trail guide

Distance
5.4 miles (round trip)
Elevation
1,488 feet
Permit
Required
View field guide
flora & fauna
What’s blooming, what’s watching you, and what not to touch.

Canyon Overlook

EASY GOING

A quick trip into the park and a short walk on an even trail takes you to one of the best views in the park.

Distance
5.4 miles (round trip)
Elevation
1,488 feet
Permit
Required
View field guide
Canyon Overlook

Angel’s Landing

STRENOUS

Our full guide to the park’s most legendary hike, written in the style of a 1940s trail guide

Distance
5.4 miles (round trip)
Elevation
1,488 feet
Permit
Required
View field guide
Angel’s Landing

Around Town

Learn more about what Springdale has to offer, outside of the park.

Adventures & excursions
Food, drink, gear, and a few places that feel like they belong here — not everywhere.
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