Bathroom at the trail head and beautiful scenic stop…read more Remember weather can change quick so be prepared to have the right cloths and shoes.

We did the Top-Bottom direction along The Subway. This is the end location. Since we had two…read morecars, we placed one here and one at the base, which is 20 minutes north. An alternative is to make reservations with a shuttle company in Springdale. They fill up fast and cost $35 pp, but is necessary if you have no other options. Since we did the top-bottom, we were plenty sore getting back up to Left Fork, which is about a 500 ft near vertical hike up from the canyon. Also, Verizon has 2 bars showing up here and you can make calls from Left Fork. There is also an outhouse and recycling section in the parking area.

This is a great place to hop off the shuttle, take in your surroundings, and then hop on the next…read moreshuttle. Bring your binoculars for this stop, as you can observe turkey vultures, and if you're lucky, condors soaring above. Peregrine Falcons are also common here. You can also use the binoculars to look at people crossing the the Spine on Angel's Landing. Yup, it's that narrow! There was a volunteer stationed here to point out birds and other features of the park, which was pretty nice. There are no washrooms, water, or other services at this stop.

Big Bend is the 8th stop at Zion and the second from last stop from the very end of the park…read more You should definitely stop here as it's so worth it. Far less popular from the well known trails this area is quiet, peaceful, and simply perfect. You can spend hours here and not run into anyone else. This is quite special as Zion tends to be packed with people from all over the world anytime of the year. There are several trails along the river that can get you all the way to the narrows or in the opposite direction to the grotto. These are not official trails but you can clearly see where so many have walked before you. Wildlife can be found everywhere. I've seen deer, turkeys, squirrels, and even a fox in this area. Big Bend is also a very popular photo spot due to how the Virgin River, and canyon turn sharply creating a dramatic scene. It's marvelous!

Sometimes I'm in absolute awe of nature-and this lovely park inspires all of the awe. It's not…read morelarge, but in the space that they have, they've done a great job to make this space welcoming and beautiful for all. There's a path that winds through the park that takes you through the trees, past the flowers and the bushes. There are signs throughout that tell visitors what plants are in the area, so you can better identify what you're looking at. Even though it gets extremely hot in the summer, there's a good amount of shade, so this park can be enjoyed morning, noon and night.

The Tonaquint nature center is another free place to check out when visiting St. George. The nature…read morecenter is part of a large multi-use public park with plenty of flat walking areas. The best time to visit would be Fall because the entire area was full of yellow and orange trees (Freemont cottonwoods). We walked here after visiting Thunder Junction and it was a nice place to stretch our legs and take in a nature walk. - Duck pond

When the Zion Canyon Shuttle is running, Weeping Rock is shuttle stop #7…read more This trail is pretty short at 0.4 miles, but it is pretty steep with stairs at the end! If you are fit and fast, maybe you could do it in 10 minutes, but if you want to enjoy a slower pace or have small kids, maybe budget closer to 45 minutes. This area drips continuously since the Navajo Sandstone layer is porous like a sponge and so water runs through it and seeps out due to gravity. Do not expect a waterfall at the end of this hike. Standing in the alcove, you can see down the valley and admire Angels Landing, the Great White Throne, etc. The hike is definitely unique and worth checking out if you have some time in your schedule. It does get crowded and there were a bunch of people filming themselves at the end of the trail (for social media?) so if you're looking for solitude this place isn't it.

Weeping Rock was one of my favorite hikes at Zion National Park!…read more It's considered an easy trail, but just a heads up, it is steep going up. It's not a long hike at all, but that incline definitely caught me a little off guard. If you take your time, though, it's very doable and completely worth it. You get to it from shuttle stop #7, so it's easy to add into your day if you're already using the Zion shuttle. Once you make your way up, the view is beautiful. You get this really pretty look at Zion, and then you have the water dripping down from the rocks, almost like little waterfalls. That part was my favorite. It felt peaceful, cool, and different from the other stops I visited in the park. There's just something about standing there with the canyon around you and the water coming down that makes it feel special! Even with the steep walk up, I'm so glad I did this trail! It was short, scenic, and ended up being one of the most memorable parts of my Zion trip! If Weeping Rock is open when you visit, I'd definitely make time for it.

Temple of Sinawava was one of my favorite stops in Zion National Park. It's the last stop on the…read moreZion shuttle, so by the time you get there, you already feel like you're tucked deep inside the canyon. The views here are beautiful. You're surrounded by huge canyon walls, trees, and the Virgin River, and it has a much calmer feel compared to some of the busier areas of the park. I loved that you don't have to do a difficult hike to enjoy it either. You can just get off the shuttle, walk around, take pictures, and take everything in. This is also where you can access the Riverside Walk, which eventually leads toward The Narrows. Even if you're not planning to hike The Narrows, it's still worth coming here just for the scenery. It's one of those places where you really feel how massive and peaceful Zion is. Since it's shuttle stop #9, I'd recommend giving yourself enough time to get there and back, especially later in the day. The shuttle ride is part of the experience, but it does take a little time since this is the end of the canyon route. I'm really glad I stopped at Temple of Sinawava. It's scenic, peaceful, easy to visit, and a must see if you're exploring Zion for the first time.

I stayed at the Zion Lodge, and so it was a no-brainer to walk around on the Grotto Trail. It's…read morepretty flat and shaded, so it's not too strenuous and great for a post dinner stroll. It begins and ends at a shuttle stop, so if you're too tired to walk back, just take the shuttle! If you want something more, you can continue on with the Emerald Pools and Kayenta Trails to create a loop. Overall nice, easy, and well maintained trail.

September 2, 2026 - Zion National Park, Utah…read more This is a nice little hike, about a mile between Shuttle Stop #6 (The Grotto) and Shuttle Stop #5 (the Lodge). I was actually pretty excited to see "The Grotto," imagining some mossy little cave or rock formation that we'd get to hike into. Nope! Turns out, the Grotto Trail is named for The Grotto, which is simply the destination at the end of the trail--not a cave or grotto at all. So, false advertising in my imagination. Once we figured that out, we enjoyed the easy, shaded trail. There's plenty of beautiful scenery along the way, and we even spotted a family of three deer hanging out alongside the trail, which was definitely a highlight. Overall, it's a great easy hike if you're looking for something relaxing without a lot of elevation gain. We walked on to the Lodge, checked out the gift shop, and then decided we still needed a little more exercise, so we continued on to the Emerald Pools Trail. Definitely worth doing if you're in the area and looking for an easy, scenic hike.

Located at stop #4 of the Zion shuttle, this is a quick viewpoint of the three patriarchs peaks:…read moreAbraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Cross the street to a small paved walk to the Court of the Patriarchs overlook. I do have to say that the walk isn't well maintained as there were low hanging branches that could smack taller people in the head. There's a small pathway to Sand Bench Trail, although this is not the official trailhead which is located at Zion Lodge. When I walked there for a little bit, there were some people shepherding a bunch of horses at the end of the day. I didn't want to disturb them as they have the right of way on trails so I turned back and didn't explore too much. Overall, I think you can just enjoy the views of the Patriarchs from the shuttle, no need to stop here if you have a time crunch.

cool spot, super shot hike to the view points, freat place for photoshoots. stop at station 4, will…read moredirectly lead you over to court of the patriarchs

It's short, but it's a real trail, not paved, with uneven areas and rocks, and it's mostly exposed…read more The end gives you a more 270 or so view than the overlook from the parking lot. At all of the stops along the road in the park there are pit toilets and no water, so fill bottles for drinking at the visitor center at the bottom.