Nov 9, 2021 · The West Rim Trail follows along the rim with views of Phantom Valley and the canyons to the south. The Telephone Canyon Trail provides a shortcut between Potato Hollow and Cabin Spring or a possible loop for hikers entering and exiting the same trailhead.

Jun 5, 2017 · The West Rim Trail is a long distance hike through Zion National Park. Starting at Lava Point, the trail slowly descends into the heart of Zion, the views getting better the farther you go. This is a beautiful hike, but it is long and requires some advance planning.

Hiking guide for the West Rim Trail, a great wilderness hike in Zion National Park from Lava Point down to Zion Canyon with Angels Landing along the way.

Oct 16, 2021 · Backpacking the West Rim Trail in Zion National Park is the perfect adventure for those seeking solitude and mind-blowing views in southern Utah. Zion is a geographically small but incredibly popular national park.

The trail passes through a region known as "Little Siberia" and ends at a little bridge, indicating an ascent's beginning. This results in a steep, narrow-slot descent with breathtaking views of Zion Canyon. The trail leads hikers to Angels Landing, a 1,488-foot-tall Navajo Sandstone structure.

Apr 26, 2023 · The Zion West Rim Trail is a 16-mile point-to-point trail that explores some of Zion National Park’s most expansive views, traversing a variety of different terrain starting from Horse Pasture Plateau before dipping into Zion’s iconic red canyon.

Experience: Fourteen miles of incredible scenery rivaling the best day hikes in the world. From the West Rim Trailhead and through Potato Hollow, eventually rising 1200 feet onto the rim overlooking Great West Canyon, Phantom Valley and Little Siberia down to Angels Landing.

The West Rim Trail is the perhaps the most geologically and botanically diverse trail in the Park, perfect for a long day-hike or an overnight backpacking trip. For those with the knees for it, the West Rim Trail is a great way to see and get to know the backcountry.

The West Rim Trail is one of the classic backcountry trails in Zion: a 15-mile long trail along the upper west plateau that connects Lava Point (the highest point in Zion) with the Grotto Trailhead in Zion's popular main canyon.

Try this 30.6-mile loop trail near Springdale, Utah. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 15 h 25 min to complete. This is a very popular area for camping, hiking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through November.