Shuttle to Zion National Park 1 Hour Round-Trip

Walking & Hiking Options in Zion National Park 2–8 Miles (200–2,200' elevation gain)

Today you have the opportunity to choose your own hike from Zion National Park's extensive network of trails, which offer views hidden from the road. Your trip leaders will provide you with detailed trail descriptions, maps and directions but cannot hike with you today, per park regulations. A highlight for many is the exciting trek through the Narrows—the park's most popular hike—so expect some crowds. Make your way through shallow water along the rocky river bed into the inner gorge of the Virgin River as it forges through the rock in this granddaddy of all slot canyons. Small waterfalls and hanging gardens tumble down the canyon walls, which reach up to 1,000 feet. If you do this challenging hike, you will get wet, so be sure to wear closed-toe shoes with good tread that you don't mind getting soaked. (Note: If water levels are high or there is a threat of flash floods, the park service may close the trail for safety reasons.)

Your leaders will share tips on walking through the Narrows before you venture into the canyon. If you prefer to keep your feet dry, there are many other trails to explore in Zion Canyon, including the West Rim Trail to Scout Lookout. If heights don't bother you and you've secured a permit, you can continue past Scout Lookout to Angels Landing, a sheer wedge of rock looming 1,500 feet above the valley. The last halfmile of trail runs along a narrow ridge with a dizzying drop-off on either side. Chains bolted into the rock steady you on your ascent. The vista from the landing is a 360-degree panorama of Zion Canyon.

Please note: if you hope to hike Angels Landing, you'll need to apply to the permit lottery before your hike. To learn more about when and how to apply, visit: www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/angelslanding-hiking-permits.htm. Permits are not

Lodging: Under Canvas Zion

Casual Hotel

Nestled beside the majestic red rocks of Zion National Park, this 196-acre glamping retreat has spacious canvas-walled tents, each with a wood-burning stove and private deck.