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Grotto Trail

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 3.0 (18)
  1. Areas
  2. UT
  3. …Southwestern Utah
  4. …Zion National Park
  5. Zion Canyon
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“A useful connector trail. ”

Brian Smith
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0.8

Miles

1.3

KM

Point to Point

4,335' 1,321 m

High

4,287' 1,307 m

Low

22' 7 m

Up

70' 21 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

8%

Max Grade (5°)

Dogs No Dogs

Features Birding · Fall Colors · River/Creek · Views · Wildflowers

Family Friendly Take a quick walk after a picnic at The Grotto and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Virgin River.

Description

The Grotto trail provides connectivity between Zion Lodge, the Grotto Picnic Area and multiple trails including the Kayenta Trail and West Rim Trail.

Even though this trail closely parallels the main road, the scenic value is still high. You'd be hard-pressed not to be in awe of the geological wonders around you no matter where you are in the canyon.

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Land Manager: National Park Service - Zion National Park

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Brian Smith
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Trail Ratings

  3.0 from 18 votes

#8

in Zion Canyon

#22348

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  3.0 from 18 votes
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Trail Rankings

#8

in Zion Canyon

#703

in Utah

#22,348

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Virgin River and Jacob Peak
Nov 6, 2021 near Springdale, UT
Half the park is after dark!
Jan 15, 2016 near Springdale, UT
Angles Landing looks imposing from below. Further back is Observation Point
Apr 7, 2018 near Springdale, UT
Lady Mountain
May 10, 2019 near Springdale, UT
Crossing the mighty Virgin.
Feb 5, 2015 near Springdale, UT

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Jul 25, 2022
Madeline Angel
Jun 2, 2022
G Allen Daily
0.6mi — 0h 16m
May 8, 2022
Joseph Smith
May 8, 2022
Pylar Godfrey
Great for coming down from the upper pools as a different root than the lower pool but wouldn't be fun to come up on. Very steep consistently
Mar 22, 2022
Mark Elli
Feb 3, 2022
Ashleigh Shunk
Nov 10, 2021
Brittney Vosbrink
Oct 14, 2021
Cory Finley

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