We visited on a busy Friday in early June. Arrive right when the park opens for easier parking. The…read morebus system is seamless with buses every 5 minutes, no stress getting around. The drives and hikes are absolutely breathtaking. Early June meant warm temps, but the park is well-planned with water stops, restaurants, and stores throughout. The Narrows trail was crowded even in early season, curious what peak summer looks like there. Bring hiking shoes, plenty of water, and sunscreen. It's a lot of work while you're doing it, but the payoff is incredible. The photos you get are unbelievable. A must-see experience.

LOVE LOVE LOVE Zion! Everyone needs to come visit Zion!…read more Truly beautiful and relaxing here! Def would go back

First class from start to finish. Every interaction (and we had multiple questions as newbies to…read moreZion) was awesome. They make the entire process seamless and are as flexible as it gets for the industry. We did e-bikes and bibs for the narrows. They allowed us to pick up early AM which in turn allowed us to explore the park in the very early hours before the crowds. Cannot say enough good things about the team at Zion Guru. Do yourself a favor and turn Zion from a 10 to a 100 by booking your gear through them!

The experience was amazing. Thank you to Nate (narrows tour) and Italia (hiking tour) for an…read moreextraordinary experience. I would do it again with my eyes closed with them.

We drove up to Vegas for the day and had an incredible time on this trail! It was so beautiful my…read morefirst time in Zion and it was absolutely stunning! Fairly easy trail and we took a dip in the ice cold water too! Looking forward to going back again soon!

I love this trail. It's not even in my top 3 fav's but it's still a five star because this national…read morepark is that amazing. This trail is completely paved and starts near the main visitor parking lot. There are many bridges crossing the Virgin River. This is the only trail that you can Ebike on. There's minimal elevation gain making this a wonderfully walkable trail for families and others who cannot do the more strenuous hikes.

This hike is everything I read about it - chill, easy, paved, and CROWDED. Lots of families with…read morekids and strollers and people just headed to the narrows along this path. I still enjoyed it and had fun going to the beginning of the narrows before turning back (which lots of people do who don't want to get wet). It's not a long walk either, like a mile or so so you can do it fast. It starts at the temple of Sinawava, plenty of signs point the way towards it. Would rec the walk even if you aren't going to do the narrows itself, just for the vibes :)

This trail is fine. Paved…read more The great parts of this trail- you get to walk along the beautiful river and see the towering cliffs above you, they change color depending on the sun angle. The scenery changes frequently and there is a decent amount of shade. Any elevation change is barely noticeable. The not great parts - at the end of the trail begins "The Narrows". That spot of beach is WILDLY crowded. The folks returning from the Narrows use the Riverside Trail to come back to civilization, and can leave the trail wet and muddy. The trail itself is highly popular with people not doing the Narrows. So it's crowded. You'll have trouble overtaking slow folks and be slightly annoyed at loud groups wanting to pass your own slower than them self. Tips- do not wear boots. My feet were furious at me for doing this many steps in trail boots on hard concrete. Tennis shoes would have been so much better. Take your patience with you. Take a snack and plenty of water. Unless you're doing the Narrows or quite unsteady on your feet, you dont need poles.

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.

This was a thrilling hike and definitely a national park bucket list item to check off! We were…read morelucky to both get next day lottery permits for Friday afternoon, but it turns out there were no rangers stationed there in the afternoon. I have heard rangers are usually only there in the morning, so one could probably hike without permits if you wait for later in the day. Including breaks and 20 minutes at the top, we took three hours in total. Even in March, it was hot, and I probably should've brought more than 1.5 L of water. I logged a 4.8-4.9 mile hike from the Grotto trailhead up to Angels Landing and back down again. The hike up to Scout Lookout was challenging because of the elevation, while Angels Landing was more challenging due to the technical aspect. They have chains to hold on to in most of the sections. People brought their young children to hike, which I think is irresponsible and dangerous when one small slip could mean a tumble down the canyon.

Forgot to include some trailhead photos! Also note that the Grotto is your shuttle stop. There are…read moreplenty of reasonably clean bathrooms with running water, and bottle fills stations are here! Both are across the street from the Angel's trailhead.

Overall it was a wonderful experience. The first day,we rented 3 eBikes. The gentleman who attended…read moreus was kind, informative, smiling and thorough. Made the entire experience a pleasure. That evening, we returned the bikes and picked up our gear for the narrows hike (bib, shoes, pole). Different person, same experience. The whole experience was wonderful.

My husband and I were lucky enough to have Lana as a guide for two days! The first day was the…read moreebike trip. The bikes were great, Lana shared her incredible knowledge of the park but more importantly she is a delightful person. The next day was the narrows! We are both over 65 years old but in relatively good shape. Her knowledge of the Virgin River, her patience and training on using the stick as we maneuvered our way down the River was critical. I did end up slipping on some muddy rocks and really bruised my leg but again her patience and compassion got me / us back to the visitors center. Our experience with Zion Adventures and more particularly Lana was awesome ! Knowledge patience and compassion are compelling assets for a guiding company.

I really enjoyed this hike!! It ended up being quite a bit longer than I'd anticipated but I think…read moreit was worth it. It starts near the visitor center but wraps around the canyon face to end with a lovely overlook view of the canyon, with the watchman mountains to your left and the visitor center/springdale straight ahead. It's rockier than I thought it would be here, definitely watch your step. It took me a solid couple hours to do round trip and I'd already done several hikes that day/was tired so bear it in mind! But of all the hikes I did in Zion, this was actually one of my favorites (aside from Angel's landing). Would recommend!

My favorite hike we did over the 3 days at Zion. Beautiful views of the town of Springdale and…read moresurrounding area. Moderate hike up and good for children if they are behaved. Few parts of the trail get a little narrow but for the majority it wasn't too bad. I recommend getting up early and beating the day time heat.

One of the most beautiful spots in Zion…read more Weeping Rock delivers stunning views, cool shade, and a refreshing mist that feels amazing on a hot day. The contrast between the dry desert surroundings and the lush hanging gardens is remarkable. We visited on June 22 under nearly perfect conditions. It was hot elsewhere in the park, but cool and comfortable beneath the overhang. The short hike is easy enough for most visitors, and the payoff comes quickly. If Yosemite's Tunnel View impresses with its immense scale and grand panorama, Weeping Rock captivates in the opposite way. It feels intimate and immersive, placing you directly beneath a living sandstone wall where water seeps from the rock and nourishes a hanging garden in the desert. The dripping water, carved alcove, and dramatic canyon backdrop create an atmosphere that feels almost magical. It's a small stop with an outsized impact and one of the most memorable places we visited in Zion.

This isn't a hike so much as a nice uphill walk. There are some fun signs on the paved path that…read moreteach you about the plants and animals though which I thought was fun! The damp/weeping wall at the end of the hill is pretty because of the vegetation growing there, and the water that drips from above the cliff face feels very nice and cool (like it's raining!). On a hot day, it's a nice spot after going up the steep hill. Reminds me a lot of Alum cave bluffs in smoky mountains national park if you've been. Overall - this hill takes like 10-15 mins to ascend if you walk fast, so it's an easy pit stop. Might as well drop by if you have the time :)

Yes, it's pricey, but the quality is excellent and the convenience can't be beat…read more I'll admit I was skeptical. Seeing crowds of tourists in identical boots carrying the same poles felt like classic herd behavior and an unnecessary upsell. I was wrong. The rocks in The Narrows are uneven, slippery, and constantly changing. The boots provided great traction, and the pole was invaluable for both balance and gauging water depth. Could you buy cheaper gear for about the same price? Probably. But it likely wouldn't be as good, and you'd have to carry it around. Sometimes there's a good reason to follow the herd. This was one of those times.

Omg I forgot to review this place !…read more I went last min trip to hike the narrows back in Nov, is always been on my top list. Little that I know we really need it the whole outfit to get in the water so rent it ! Is worth it if you visit from Oct -Feb I promise you need it ! We were doubting about the bikes instead of the bus ride so all well we rented the bikes best decision ever ! The views c the air you breathe the time you spend in the road are priceless! Also prices are pretty good and the owners are so professional and super nice ! I can't wait to go back