Zion National Park hiking guide
East Rim Trail
A 10.5-mile point-to-point with 2,340 ft of climbing in Zion Canyon, rated difficult.
Key facts
- Length
- 10.5 mi (16.8 km)
- Elevation gain
- 2,340 ft (713 m)
- Route type
- Point to point
- Difficulty
- Difficult
- Area
- Zion Canyon
About East Rim Trail
This trail traverses the eastern rim of the canyon, offering breathtaking views of Checkerboard Mesa and Jolley Gulch. It passes through a ponderosa pine forest and ends with a dramatic descent into Echo Canyon. The trail features a variety of landscapes, from sandy trails to slickrock slopes, and connects to other notable trails like Observation Point.
Route map
This route was checked by Parka editors.
