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Watchman Trail, Zion Canyon National Park, Ut

Apr 18, 2021 | Springdale, Zion

Difficulty: Moderate
Length: 3.2 mi
Elevation Gain: 640 ft

The Watchman Trail offers views of Zion Canyon, Springdale, and the surrounding area for those who reach the top.

Apr 18, 2021 | Springdale, Zion

Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Length: 1.2 – 3.4 mi
Elevation Gain: 70 to 620 ft

Emerald Pools is a desert oasis tucked into Zion Canyon. There are 3 pools: lower, middle, and upper. Visit one, two or all three!

Apr 17, 2021 | Springdale, Zion

Difficulty: Hard
Length: 7.6 mi
Elevation Gain: 466 ft

Sand Bench Trail is a less travelled trail offering some of the best views of the west side of Zion National Park.

The Navajo Loop Trail is one of the most popular trails into the Bryce Amphitheater and it’s easy to see why.

Check out one, two, or all the Bryce Canyon Viewpoints. Whether you’re visiting for a short time or just want an easy hike, this is it!

Difficulty: Easy
Length: 1.3 mi
Elevation Gain: 141 ft

Discover Mossy Cave and the Tropic Ditch Waterfall while visiting Bryce Canyon on this fun and easy hike for the whole family.

Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Length: 1.8-3.2 mi
Elevation Gain: 357-643 ft

Take Queens Garden for the shortest route into the Bryce Canyon Amphitheater to experience the hoodoos up close and personal.

Difficulty: Accessible
Length: 1.1 mi
Elevation Gain: 82 ft

Sunset to Sunrise Viewpoint is one of the easier parts of the Rim Trail winding around the Bryce Amphitheater.

Difficulty: Accessible/Easy
Length: 0.4-1.3 mi
Elevation Gain: 121 ft

Bristlecone Loop offers a different side of Bryce Canyon with break taking views of the surrounding landscapes and slightly more solitude.