East Rim Trail in Zion National Park

East Rim Trail

Experience some of Zion's best scenery.

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East Rim Trail Details

Beginning at the East Entrance of Zion National Park, the East Rim Trail runs 10 miles to the Weeping Rock parking lot. Take this six-hour day hike and you'll experience some of Zion's best scenery, including Echo Canyon, Angel's Landing, the Great White Throne, and Weeping Rock.

Difficulty

Low

Distance

N/A

Estimated time

Region

Zion Canyon

Nearby Parks Around East Rim Trail

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Great Basin

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Nearby Points of Interest Around East Rim Trail

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0.0 mi away

East Rim Trail

One of the most popular trails in Zion National Park.

0.1 mi away

East Entrance

A mile-high entrance to Zion National Park.

0.1 mi away

East Entrance

A mile-high entrance to Zion National Park.

0.2 mi away

Checkerboard Mesa

Formed by millions of years of glacial and weather erosion.

0.3 mi away

Checkerboard Mesa Overlook

A view of one of the most recognizable landmarks.