Kayenta Trail in Zion National Park

Kayenta Trail

A popular alternate route to the Emerald Pools.

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Kayenta Trail Details

This moderately difficult trail from the Grotto Picnic Area is a popular alternate route to the Emerald Pools. As it climbs the foothills of Mount Moroni along the west wall of Zion Canyon, the Kayenta Trail serves as a vital hiking connector between the Grotto, the Emerald Pools trails, the Angels Landing Trail, and the West Rim Trail.

Difficulty

Low

Distance

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Estimated time

Region

Zion Canyon

Nearby Parks Around Kayenta Trail

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Kayenta Trail

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Grotto Picnic Area

A beautiful mid-canyon spot for a picnic.

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The Grotto

A beautiful mid-canyon spot for a picnic.

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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.

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Kayenta Trail

A good way of linking a number of canyon hikes.