Walks and treks

Zion National Park

United States of America Utah Toquerville

Zion National Park
Photo: Diliff, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A deep red and cream sandstone canyon carved by the Virgin River in southern Utah. Walk The Narrows, wading up the river between canyon walls, or climb the exposed Angels Landing trail along a narrow ridge with chains (permit by lottery).


In season, a free shuttle runs through the main canyon; cars aren't allowed. Springdale is the gateway town. Watch for flash floods in the Narrows.

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