Zion National Park hiking guide
Kayenta Trail
A 3.1-mile out-and-back with 320 ft of climbing in Zion Canyon, rated moderate.
Key facts
- Length
- 3.1 mi (5.0 km)
- Elevation gain
- 320 ft (98 m)
- Route type
- Out and back
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Area
- Zion Canyon
- Highest point
- 4,447 ft
- Lowest point
- 4,267 ft
About Kayenta Trail
This trail offers views of Zion Canyon and connects hikers to the Emerald Pools. It is accessible from the Grotto area, but contains steep sections, staircases with steps up to 21 in (53.3 cm), overhanging rocks, and some narrow tread; hikers with small children, limited mobility, or difficulty with steps should use caution.
Route map
This route was checked by Parka editors.
