Plan Around The Grotto
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The Grotto Details
This beautiful mid-canyon spot is a picnic area with fire grates, picnic tables, fresh water, and restrooms. An old stone building here once housed the park's visitor center. A half-mile trail connects the Grotto with the Zion Lodge and offers glimpses of many of the park's most famous landmarks. The Grotto also serves as the trailhead for the Angels Landing, Lady Mountain, Kayenta, and West Rim trails.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
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Estimated time
Region
Zion Canyon
Nearby Parks Around The Grotto
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Nearby Points of Interest Around The Grotto
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Angels Landing Trail
This tough trek is a five-mile, four-hour roundtrip.
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West Rim Trail
A 14-mile trail along the west rim of Zion Canyon.
