RT Canyon Overlook Trail

Short scenic hike featuring sandstone cliffs, slickrock formations, a slot canyon passage, and panoramic views of Zion Canyon and surrounding peaks.

General Information

Length:

1 mile round trip

Elevation Gain:

154 feet

Difficulty:

Moderate

Hours:

Open year-round, accessible any time of day

Fees:

No trail fee
Zion National Park entrance fee required

Pet Policy:

Pets are not allowed on the trail

Closest cities with hotels:

Springdale (5 mi)

Seasons:

All year

Location:

Website:

nps.gov/thingstodo/hike-canyon-overlook.htm

How to Get There

From Springdale (5 mi): Drive east on Zion-Mount Carmel Highway (UT-9) through Zion National Park, pass through the Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel, and continue to the trailhead immediately east of the tunnel.

Overview

The Canyon Overlook Trail was built by Civilian Conservation Corps labor in 1933 from the east portal of the Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel to and overlook at the Great Arch. The design was overseen by local park officials for consistency with other trail improvements in Zion. The rail was listed on the National Register on February 14, 1987.

This article uses material from the Wikipedia article "Historical buildings and structures of Zion National Park", which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0