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1. The Narrows
- Incredible canyon scenery, slot canyons, waterfalls
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- Nile Expert Tip: Showcases the most classic Zion scenery: intricately carved slot canyon, towering sandstone walls, nature's...
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2. Angels Landing
- Staggering drop-offs, walking a razor's edge, excellent views, uphill trail
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3. The Subway
- Classic technical slot canyon. Only do it with an experienced canyoneer! 9.5 miles, 7-9 hours.
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4. Emerald Pools-Kayenta Loop
- Stupendous vistas, seasonal waterfalls, deep green pools, wildflowers
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5. Observation Point
- Best camera views, long hike, hard, accesses many trails
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6. West Rim
- Yosemite-like views, backpacker fave, two-car shuttle trip
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7. Chinle Trail
- Excellent winter hiking trail with views of classic Zion monoliths. 16.2 miles roundtrip (can be shortened)
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8. Northgate Peaks
- Less visited, 4.2 miles roundtrip, mostly flat. Good family hike
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9. Kolob Arch
- Remote hike to one of world's largest freestanding arches
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10. Taylor Creek
- River crossings, uncrowded, reliable water, beautiful
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What are the best cool things to do in Zion? The famous hikes...the secret hikes...the unexpected hikes. What makes them cool activities to do in Zion? The hot tips you'll get about them here!
Angels Landing and the Zion Narrows are on just about everyone's list of things to do when they visit Zion, for good reason. They're totally cool! Angels Landing is a thigh-burner of a hike that propels you to what seems like the top of the clouds. And the Narrows are perhaps the most sublime representation of nature's beauty in a slot canyon. Either way, your hip cat street cred will get a boost when you complete these signature trails.
Emerald Pools and Observation Point are equally cool because they are simply so breathtaking. Observation Point also has perhaps the best photogprahic viewpoints in Zion. The West Rim Trail is a stunner of a backpack that reveals jaw-dropping beauty, not to mention it's a workout to be proud of.
Chinle Trail is far less-known, but it's an amazing winter hike that shows off views that rival any in Zion. Bonus? So few people know about it, it becomes instantly hip due to its low profile.
Northgate Peaks, Kolob Arch, and Taylor Creek all grace the undervisited northern section of Zion, the Kolob Canyons area. Northgate is a hidden gem that's great for families, Kolob Arch is the world's second longest arch, and Taylor Creek offers a surprisingly green side of Zion. Trust us, they're super cool.
