West Rim Trail
Winding along the open, sun-exposed side of a mountain.
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West Rim Trail Details
Winding along the open, sun-exposed side of a mountain, this trail traverses a number of unique Zion National Park features. A classic backpacking trail, it leaves the sunny trailhead and ascends via a number of steep switchbacks to the shady Refrigerator Canyon and the frustrating Walter's Wiggles, a section of 21 sharp switchbacks that climb to Scout Lookout and Angels Landing. The trail then continues to Cathedral Mountain and enters Little Siberia, a wide valley filled with lush, dense vegetation, before continuing upward through a narrow slot canyon and reaching the historic Cabin Spring. Views along this long trail are, quite simply, breathtaking.
Difficulty
High
Distance
6 miles
Estimated time
8 hours
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around West Rim Trail
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Grotto Picnic Area
A beautiful mid-canyon spot for a picnic.
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West Rim Trail
A 14-mile trail along the west rim of Zion Canyon.
