RT Grotto Trail

Easy riverside path through a shaded canyon floor connecting picnic areas and trailheads while offering views of towering sandstone cliffs and wildlife habitat.

General Information

Length:

1 mile round trip

Elevation Gain:

49 feet

Difficulty:

Easy

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 (2 mi)

Seasons:

All year

Location:

Website:

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How to Get There

From Springdale (2 mi): Enter Zion National Park on UT-9, take the Zion Canyon Shuttle to either Zion Lodge (Stop 5) or The Grotto (Stop 6), and access the trail connecting the two locations.

Overview

The Grotto Trail begins at Zion Lodge, running along the floor of the valley to the Zion Museum at what is now the Grotto Picnic Area along the original path of the Floor of the Valley Road. The trail was designed by landscape architect Harry Langley and was built by the National Park Service in 1932 using only hand tools. Sandstone retaining walls and culverts were used to continue the rustic style. The Grotto Trail was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 14, 1986.

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