Zion National Park hiking guide
Pa'rus Trail
A 3.2-mile out-and-back with 140 ft of climbing in Zion Canyon, rated easy.
Key facts
- Length
- 3.2 mi (5.1 km)
- Elevation gain
- 140 ft (44 m)
- Route type
- Out and back
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Area
- Zion Canyon
About Pa'rus Trail
The Pa'rus Trail is a paved, multi-use path that meanders along the Virgin River between Zion Canyon Visitor Center and Canyon Junction, with views of sandstone cliffs and desert vegetation. It is the park’s most accessible trail, paved with minimal elevation change, but wheelchair users may need assistance in places with some grades and cross slopes that exceed accessible limits. Leashed pets are allowed and the path is shared with bicyclists and pedestrians, offering many photo opportunities, especially near sunset.
Route map
This route was checked by Parka editors.
