Pa'rus Trail in Zion National Park

Pa'rus Trail

This easy 3.5-mile trail follows the Virgin River.

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Pa'rus Trail Details

This easy, 3.5-mile trail follows the Virgin River from South Campground to Canyon Junction and is the most accessible trail in the park. You can bike the Pa'rus Trail or even bring your pets along, and the entire trail is paved and wheelchair-accessible.

Difficulty

Low

Distance

N/A

Estimated time

Region

Zion Canyon

Nearby Parks Around Pa'rus Trail

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Pa'rus Trail

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Pa'rus Trail

This easy, paved trail provides an excellent introduction to Zion.

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River of Zion

The 162-mile-long Virgin River created Zion Canyon.

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Watchman Trail

Leads to a plateau near the base of The Watchman.

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Watchman Trail

A classic sampling of Zion National Park scenery.

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Zion Canyon Visitor Center

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