It's a very tough drive up, we had a large truck and very much struggled half way up till we gave…read moreup. Lifted truck, jeep, quad or dirt bike is your only option. Unless you don't care about absolutely destroying your vehicle I recommend hiking the entire trip or drive halfway then start hiking because it gets only worst the further you go. It might get better over time but the flooding made it more difficult journey.

DOPE Ride!! Yelp reviewers are correct, you should NOT attempt this trail unless you are familiar…read morewith off roading, have a 4x4, and/or have Matt's number (Matt's OffRoad Recovery) and cell service. Gnarly road with awesome views of Utah's mountains and valley. Sometimes you're so darn close to the edge, one miscalculated move... A bit nerve-wracking! The falls were okay. Water temperature was perfect for a hot day.

You can use your national park pass to avoid the fee here. You just have to display it on your…read moredash. Maps took us like 2 miles north, then back track to the tunnel to get in. Not sure if that was the best way or not. The parking lot is not huge, and you can't park in the designated camping area spots. There are plenty of picnic tables, probably more than parking spaces. There are at least 20 tables there. There are a few trails to choose from. Very close the parking and campsites is a short 1/4 hike (or shorter) to the dinosaur prints. There is a hike in the other direction to the mini waterfall and pond. Probably about a mile or a little over a mile (1direction). We also found an old almost petrified bristlecone tree (that was neat). We got lucky with the weather for Dec, it was probably about 60 degrees and very nice. I saw that in the summer it can be over 110 so I am glad that we got the nice weather. The red /orange scenery is spectacular and representative of the area, like it is at zion, bryce, snow canyon, pioneer park, etc. We enjoyed a picnic lunch there, and we had a blue bird, a scrub jay, come join us and beg for food. Check out my photos.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ DO NOT FOLLOW THE YELP…read moreDIRECTIONAL MAP TO GET HERE! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ To reach the Red Reef trailhead, take Exit 23 off Interstate 15 S and head east on Red Cliffs Campground Road. The trailhead is located at the campground, which is about 5 miles down the paved road. GPS Coordinates: 37.224794, -113.406300 It is $5 to park your car here in the parking lot, follow directions to the trail. It is a beautiful and easy hike - until the very end. it meanders along a path - then at the end you need to climb some pretty big rocks to see the payoff of the beautiful canyon. We loved this hike. (but were thrown off by the Yelp directions that sent us in an alternate direction.

Short, pretty little trail that is almost a guaranteed on your visit if you're doing one of the…read moremain attraction hikes and depending on parking situations. It's only about 1 mile round trip and links you up to either Angel's Landing trail, Emerald Pools trail or the West Rim trail - so I wouldn't call this one an independent hike - you wouldn't be doing this one all on its own. It's more of a place for overflow parking for some of the main hikes with a small trail to get you to those actual trailheads. Bc of the parking issues for Angel's Landing, we had to park at the Grotto trailhead which is how we ended up on this trail. It's mostly flat, very well maintained, has a picnic area and nice restrooms. You get amazing views all along it, especially of Angel's Landing off in the distance! It's a great way to start the Angel's Landing hike tbh. We even saw deer!! And on our way out, some crazy clouds had rolled in and made the rock formations and mountains look so other-worldly and we even got snow as a bonus!! Definitely not disappointed we had to add some extra steps to our Angel's Landing hike! I got some great shots!

Most people shuttle up and down Zion Canyon, and admittedly that's a great way to see the main…read morecanyon. But there are a few trails that actually parallel the road, and can take you from shuttle stop to shuttle stop. So I say, if you can walk the canyon, why not? That's kind of the point is to be out there, right? The Grotto Trail is a great example. Connecting Shuttle Stop 5 (Zion Lodge) and Shuttle Stop 6 (The Grotto) this is a wonderful way to see a little of the canyon on foot. You can walk it in either direction, so take your pick. It doesn't much matter as elevation gains are minimal, but I like to get off of the shuttle at a farther stop and work my way back. Sometimes in the off season, however, you may be able to find parking at one of the stops and not the other, so if you're headed to the Grotto for a popular hike there, you may have to park at the Lodge and walk up. Perfect! Take this trail. You can also take the Emerald Pools and then Kayenta trails which parallel (sort of) the opposite side of the road, but that's a much longer haul. The Grotto Trail is only a half mile long. This trail isn't exactly quiet or private as it does parallel the road, but they report a surprising amount of wildlife here. I've not seen them when I hiked, but look for deer who are very unamused but mostly indifferent to humans. They are all over the park. I can't say it's my top destination hike when I plan a trip to Zion, but if you can squeeze it in or are forced to walk when Grotto parking is full, you won't be disappointed by a meandering walk along the canyon floor.

My family did the half day guided canyoning and the guide was want made it an amazing experience…read moreand one that we will never forget. Nick G. was great with our teenagers and changed their lives by giving them confidence in their abilities, respect for the sport and ability to conquer their fears and find enjoyment in adventure. Thank you Nick for the amazing time! Only regret was not booking the full day =).

We scheduled a 4 hour canyoneering trip (hiking and repelling). Meg was our guide and picked us up…read morein town promptly at our scheduled time. Meg was obviously well trained and provided the proper equipment for a perfect family event with two teenagers. We visited Lambs Knoll and hiked up to the top. We engaged in 4 repels and Meg trained us to do it very safely. The views were spectacular, my one fearful teenager overcame fears and we all had a blast. Thanks Meg!

This is a nice alternative hike to the crowds at Zion National Park. We attempted to hike in…read moreFebruary and there was a ton of snow on the ground and road was closed about 1 mile from trailhead. We put on our micro-spikes and headed up to trailhead. There was about 2-3 feet of snow covering the trail, so we had to turn around. Snowshoes were needed! I will return again in the spring and make another attempt. Our original plan was to hike this trail up to Lava Point. Scenery in the area is beautiful!

Bathroom at the trail head and beautiful scenic stop…read more Remember weather can change quick so be prepared to have the right cloths and shoes.

We did the Top-Bottom direction along The Subway. This is the end location. Since we had two…read morecars, we placed one here and one at the base, which is 20 minutes north. An alternative is to make reservations with a shuttle company in Springdale. They fill up fast and cost $35 pp, but is necessary if you have no other options. Since we did the top-bottom, we were plenty sore getting back up to Left Fork, which is about a 500 ft near vertical hike up from the canyon. Also, Verizon has 2 bars showing up here and you can make calls from Left Fork. There is also an outhouse and recycling section in the parking area.

I've wanted to experience Zion for many years, so when family suggested a long weekend trip here…read moreduring the pandemic madness, I was really excited to get away from the monotony of everyday life in the midst of COVID-19. Sick of your shizz, coronavirus! Initially I wasn't really sure what you expect from a Jeep tour, but I was pleasantly surprised by the fun, off the beaten path experience that we had taking the sunset tour. I was a bit leery of the Jeep and thinking it may or may not break down on a dirt road without cellular signal, but all is well that ends well. The ride was scenic and bumpy and an all around good time. Our tour guide was Zach(Zack?) and he was Ah-mazing. He was a great driver, funny, interesting, informative, and an all around joy to be around for our three hour tour. He shared lots of information on our surroundings, asked a lot of questions about our trip, and made a lot of great recommendations for our stay near Zion. If you can get him as your guide, you'll be in great hands. Overall a lovely time with spectacular views.

My fiancé and I did a canyoneering trip with Stu and it was the best decision of our zion trip! Stu…read morewas such an incredible tour guide and overall person. His knowledge of the park and the activity were invaluable. We were able to climb up to a canyon and do 4 repels down. I totally had stage freight the first repel leg and Stu was incredibly calming and helped me overcome my fear for a truly awesome trip! His patience is truly a gift. Would recommend to anyone in a heartbeat. Added bonus was that Stu captured and art directed some incredible photos for us!

As much as we had heard about the area and all there is to do there, when we arrived we would have…read morebeen overwhelmed and ill-prepared had it not been for Wild Utah Tours. We are so grateful and excited to recommend Wild Utah Tours for giving us an unforgettable experience and setting us up for comfort and down time just right. Truly every detail is considered in their showing you the area, from an exquisite home base Air b n B to a world class tour that Mark provided us, taking us off road and directly to hiking and outdoor areas that kept our 9 and 12 year old and doggie entertained, humbled, full of joy and exhausted by the end. Can't wait to come back!! Thanks again for having us!!!

I have had the pleasure of exploring with Shanti on two of her retreats and both have been utterly…read moreamazing. She took us to some really amazing places to hike and explore, and all of the places barely had anyone there. We learned about the geology of the area and she has been learnIng about the native history too. We saw petroglyphs and pictographs, slot canyons and waterfalls. She's enthusiastic and genuine and truly a pleasure to be around. Thank you!