For the more active visitors to Zion National Park, rangers offer a wide range of walks and talks, where the required physical exertion ranges from easy to moderate to the strenuous.
Check at the Zion Canyon Visitor Center for the current schedule, starting points and how strenuous the walk/talks might be.
Here’s a sampling:
Canyon Country (3 hrs, strenuous 2.5-mi) Uncover the beauty and hidden surprises in Zion’s narrow canyons. Not suitable for young children.
Discover Kolob (2 hrs, moderate, 2-mi) Uncover stories of history and nature as you take an intimate look at the beauty of Kolob Canyons.
Emerald Escape (2 hrs, moderate 2-mi) Experience the splendors found along an the ever-changing Emerald Pools Trail.
Faces and Places in Time (1.5 hrs, easy 1-mi) Follow a tree-lined route along the river as you explore the rich history of Zion Canyon.
From Cacti to Cottonwoods (2.5 hrs, moderate 2.5-mi) Explore the fascinating world of wildflowers, trees, and other plant life.
Hiking the Kayenta (2 hrs, moderate 1.5-mi) Hike along a trail with spectacular views and discover Zion’s unique natural and cultural history.
Riverside Ramble (1.75 hrs, easy 2-mi) Discover the power of water in canyon country. Riverside Walk Trailhead.
Rock and Stroll (1.5 hrs, easy 1-mi) Follow the Virgin River and unearth the geologic processes that sculpt the scenery.
