This hike begins with a backdoor view of Checkerboard Mesa as it runs along intermittent Clear Creek and steadily, yet gently climbs through a juniper and pine forest. It is said to be "one of the most scenic in all of Zion National Park," and is on many lists as "one of the best hikes in Utah." With all the classic trail competition in Utah, like the Zion Narrows and Angels Landing, that is saying a great deal. Restrooms: Restrooms are located at the trailhead near the east entrance fee booth but they are off the road and hard to see and at the trailend at the Weeping Rock/Observation Point parking lot.Įast Rim Trail - This 6 hour, 10-mile trail is spectacular. During wet years there is a waterfall at Jolly Gulch some of the year. Water Availability: Stave Springs is an unreliable water source and the water must be treated. In the winter it may be icy and dangerous.
Hazards: Long drop-offs along the last part of the trail, but the path is nice and wide for the most part. This is one of the main trails that the NPS advertises.Įlevation Gain: 2148 feet with a moderate steady climb, but steep downhill descent the last 2 miles. Canyoneers also use parts of this trail to get to Echo Canyon.Ĭlassic Zion Hike: Yes. Off the Beaten Path: This is one of Zion's main backpacks and the end of the trail is shared with Observation Point and Hidden Canyon. If hiking when the shuttles are not running then park the second car at the Weeping Rock parking lot in Zion Canyon. At the end of the trail catch the Zion Canyon Shuttle at the parking lot back to the Zion Canyon Visitor Center, or Canyon Junction where you are parked. Trail Access: April 1st to October 30th (usually): For a one way hike park a car at the trailhead near the east entrance of the park or use a commercial shuttle. Trailhead: 150 yards west of the east entrance to Zion National Park. Trail gets muddy in the winter at times due to snow melting and may become impassible due to ice in winter. Trail Conditions: Maintained, dirt and rock path the first miles and paved the last miles. If you plan to backpack, an overnight a permit is required. Begin this hike early in the morning since the start of the hike is hot and sandy.
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Sun Exposure: Full Sun on most of the hike. 20-mile round trip without a shuttle.Īverage Hiking Time: 6-hours from trailhead at the east entrance to the trailend at the Weeping Rock parking lot. Maps: East Rim Map - Backcountry Map Overview Mapĭay Hike: Yes, but can also be done as a backpack.ĭistance: 10-miles one-way with the use of a shuttle. From the parking lot look up to the top of Cable Mountain for a perspective of the mesa the East Rim Trail descends from. To the left is the huge Cable Mountain and the alcove of Weeping Rock.
Some of Zion's greatest landmarks remain in constant view on the downhill trek: Angels Landing, the Organ, Great White Throne and in the distance, Cathedral Mountain. Zion National Park Lodging Park Info Vacation Weather Photos Hike SR-9 Slots Backpack Camping
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