MORE HIKES IN ZION CANYON
Beyond the popular trails along the Zion Canyon Line, the hikes on this page are a bit more difficult and/or remote. Many of these routes are not suitable for casual tourists who have no technical canyoneering or climbing experience. Do not attempt any route without proper preparation, gear, and permits (if necessary). Your safety is your responsibility.
CABLE MOUNTAIN
Fairly strenuous day hike.
Cable Mountain is a fairly remote viewpoint with historical cableworks from the early 1900s visible at the rim. A hike to Cable Mountain traditionally used to start from Weeping Rock, but since the 2019 rockslide closure access is limited to the East Entrance Trailhead and the Stave Spring Trailhead. A great view down into Zion Canyon is the reward for a hike on the long sandy trail.
DEERTRAP MOUNTAIN
Fairly strenuous day hike.
Even more remote than Cable Mountain, Deertrap Mountain is a longer trek along the east plateau to reach a viewpoint that offers spectacular views of Zion Canyon in all directions. A hike to Deertrap Mountain traditionally used to start from Weeping Rock, but since the 2019 rockslide closure access is limited to the East Entrance Trailhead and the Stave Spring Trailhead.
LOWER PINE CREEK
Fairly easy hike.
Just past Canyon Junction on Route 9 is the impressive canyon of Lower Pine Creek, marked by the Great Arch in the distance. Although you can't see it too easily from the road, Lower Pine Creek does have a fair amount of flowing water. A pair of short hikes from the first and second switchbacks can take you to a cute little waterfall and also several fun swimming holes.
MENU FALLS
Easy short stroll.
Menu Falls is a nice little alcove and waterfall seep located roughly half a mile north of the Big Bend shuttle stop. This spot is so named because a picture of it was included on the cover of the original Zion Lodge menu. The actual falls and waterflow are quite small, but this has traditionally been a sublime spot for exchanging vows in the park!
ECHO CANYON (Middle Echo Canyon)
Fairly strenuous technical canyoneering.
Echo Canyon is the large canyon complex located above Weeping Rock. Most hikers catch only a few glimpses of the slot canyon sections as they hike the Observation Point Trail/East Rim Trail, but the middle section of Echo Canyon is a great technical canyon involving several short rappels, downclimbs, and swims through cold water in subterranean scenery.
BEHUNIN CANYON
Strenuous technical canyoneering.
Behunin Canyon is a majestic hanging canyon that cuts through the White Cliff formations down into the Emerald Pools pantheon. Hikers along the West Rim Trail can get a glimpse down into the impressive canyon. A descent of Behunin Canyon involves several big-wall rappels that make this a more serious and intimidating affair than some of the more popular canyoneering routes.
LADY MOUNTAIN
Strenuous exposed scrambling/climbing route.
If you have ever stood in front of the Zion Lodge, you have probably noticed the tall and imposing Lady Mountain across the way. While hiking to the summit may seem like a deranged idea to casual tourists, Lady Mountain was actually an officially maintained trail since the early days of the park, but it was closed in the 1960s as it was deemed too dangerous...
Fairly strenuous technical canyoneering.
CLOSED DUE TO ROCKFALL. A descent of Hidden Canyon from the top is a fun challenge with numerous rappels and awkward obstacles and downclimbs until you reach sections that dayhikers can reach from the bottom. Sadly, this route is closed due to the rockfall in the Weeping Rock pantheon.
