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Bridge over Virgin River – Zion Lodge loop from Zion Lodge

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Bridge over Virgin River – Zion Lodge loop from Zion Lodge

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6,519

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Bridge over Virgin River – Zion Lodge loop from Zion Lodge

03:25

21.0km

830m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: June 15, 2026

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2.64 km

Bridge over Virgin River

Highlight • Bridge

At the beginning of the Emerald Pools Trail you cross a bridge. You should also go to the river and treat yourself to a break and let your feet dangle in the cool water.

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4.56 km

View on the Patriarchs

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From the bus station and Zion Canyon Scenic Drive, walk up the trail of switchbacks to this 0.2-mile out-and-back. The View on the Patriarchs is fantastic and usually takes about …

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6.51 km

The Grotto Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Easy walk between Zion Lodge and Grotto, almost flat. Here is a good chance to see animals.

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8.84 km

West Rim Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

If you want to hike topdown, take a shuttle to Lava Point. From there you can hike the West Rim Trail all the way down. Hiking from The Grotto is the hard way as you have to ascent a lot.

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10.4 km

Scout Lookout – West Rim Trail, Zion National Park

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The path to get there is steep in places and very winding, but wide and completely paved with concrete. And in the season it is very busy with tourists.

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10.5 km

West Rim Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Instead of taking the tourist-crowded last trail to Angels Landing, it's better to turn left at Scout Lookout and walk the West Rim Trail. Here you hardly meet a soul.

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