Canyon Overlook Trail
Providing amazing views into the massive Zion Canyon.
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Canyon Overlook Trail Details
Providing amazing views into the massive Zion Canyon, this short trail is one of the easiest ways to experience Zion National Park scenery and get a good look at its namesake canyon. The trail begins with a long sandstone staircase, and transitions into a sandy, rough path with steep drop-offs along one side. The end of the trail reaches a small viewpoint from which there are stunning views of the Beehives, West and East Temples, the Towers of the Virgin, and the Streaked Wall.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
1 mile
Estimated time
1 hour
Region
N/A
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