Canyon Overlook Trail in Zion National Park

Canyon Overlook Trail

Leads to a clifftop overlook of Zion Canyon.

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Canyon Overlook Trail Details

This one-mile trail off the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway leads to a clifftop overlook of Zion Canyon. Although short, the trail is a workout. You'll be climbing a series of steep steps to the top, and there are some chilling cliffs along the way. The trailhead is behind the ranger kiosk at the Canyon Overlook parking lot.

Difficulty

Low

Distance

N/A

Estimated time

Region

East Side

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Leads to a clifftop overlook of Zion Canyon.

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