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    Sandybeach Trail

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    Many Pools Trail - Stopping for lunch at 6008 feet!

    Many Pools Trail

    4.5(2 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    This might just be my fave hike that we did during our whole trip to Zion! It's quite an adventure…read more- made me feel like a true explorer!! You'll be walking in dry creek beds and scrambling up dry, smooth waterfalls with chains of little pools (some really deep!) spilling down the mountains- and lots of rock scrambling up the mountains too- very similar to Angels Landing, but without the chains and maybe not quite as steep or dangerous for the most part. You start out going down the steep hill from the parking lot down into the Clear Creek bed and follow that until you get to the cool tunnel that takes you under highway 9. That's when you get into the Pine Creek bed that you'll pretty much follow the whole way. We definitely needed our poles and proper hiking boots. The rocks are smooth, slanted greatly in lots of places, and slick. This trail is definitely NOT for beginners - it's moderate in places and pretty strenuous in others. We made it up over 6000 feet as well! The trail isn't marked at all - very unclear - you'll really be dependent on a trail map - and it's not on the National Parks website or their maps! I think they like to keep it a secret lol. Luckily I had downloaded the trail map on the AllTrails app or we wouldn't never been able to do the whole trail. I highly recommend you do the same - and be sure to do it before you come into the park Bc we had ZERO signal most of the time. It's very much a hidden gem - we didn't see another soul and had the whole hike to ourselves! That being said, I would strongly recommend you don't hike this alone and bring bear spray and take all back country trail safety precautions. Parking is in a small lot not too long after the Mt Carmel tunnel (the big, main tunnel) and it'll be on your right. It has a tiny little building in it with a green roof which is the bathrooms yay!! They were fairly clean and well maintained but hardly had any TP so you may wanna bring some just in case.

    It was a bit hard to locate the trailhead, but so happy we didn't give up wandering in circles &…read morewere able to run into people who pointed us in the right direction, because it was gorgeous & fun! When parking at the main lot, where GPS "Many Pools Trailhead" will bring you to, stand facing the bathrooms, with the larger river on your right. Then head all the way to the left, down the hill towards the woods. You'll be able to see a small trail in the sand headed down the hill around the left, almost seemingly under the road...that's it! The trail leads through the wooded area, through a tunnel (easy to navigate despite having ample water), and into a clearing where you being to hike up flat rocks, seeing the pools as you ascend to the top. We thought the pools were fascinating, as they had various shapes, depths, and the occasional waterfall. Would say this is a moderate hike, because of the incline, timing is based solely on how long you'd want to wander around each section- we also explored the river section opposite the trail if you go right from the parking lot down to the "beach area"

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    Many Pools Trail - Some of the many pools!

    Some of the many pools!

    Many Pools Trail - Mountain Chickadee on the trail!

    Mountain Chickadee on the trail!

    Many Pools Trail - Views of some of the many pools from the trail

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    Views of some of the many pools from the trail

    Weeping Rock - It has finally reopened!

    Weeping Rock

    4.3(38 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    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 :)

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    Weeping Rock
    Weeping Rock
    Weeping Rock

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    Riverside Walk

    Riverside Walk

    4.5(58 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    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.

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    Riverside Walk
    Riverside Walk - View along the Riverside Walk hike

    View along the Riverside Walk hike

    Riverside Walk - Reminds me of clear quartz crystals.

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    Reminds me of clear quartz crystals.

    Bike Zion

    Bike Zion

    4.9(9 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    Very good for The narrows gear and bike rentals. Right…read morethere in the park and reasonable prices. They have a lot of inventory so I don't think they ever run out. (we visited over memorial day and they had plenty of everything) We rented two bikes for $40 each for the whole day. They were very decent and we were able to bike the entire scenic drive (8.1miles one way) there and back!

    This is absolutely the place to rent ebikes. I'm surprised there aren't more reviews. We rented…read morethe bikes online on Saturday afternoon for half day on Sunday. But then realized it should have been for all day. A quick call before they closed made it easy to change the length of the rental. We were met by Brian and Hannah at the store on Sunday morning. They give the best customer service with their knowledge, friendliness, and patience. They made sure we were on the right bikes for our height and comfort level. Each bike was taken around the store to make sure everything was in working order before we hopped on them. Rental includes the bike lock, helmet and carryon pack. The store location makes it so easy to get to Zion National Park. It's so much more convenient than waiting for the shuttle. The ebikes allowed us to stop wherever and whenever we wanted. There were so many photo opportunities that at times it was just a start and stop. As the day got hotter, the breeze from riding the ebike was refreshing. Even riding all day through the entire park with plenty of stops, the bikes still had plenty of charge left.

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    Bike Zion - We pulled over into the dirt for the pic, the bike paths are all paved.

    We pulled over into the dirt for the pic, the bike paths are all paved.

    Bike Zion

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    Sandybeach Trail - parks - Updated June 2026

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