Archeology Trail - Zion National Park
Difficulty Level: Easy
Distance: 0.4 miles
TRAIL SUMMARY
Archeology Trail is a short hike located near the entrance into Zion National Park. After a quick incline, the trail opens to a great view of Zion where artifacts of Native Americans have been found. The hike is easy for all and is family friendly.
TRAIL DETAILS
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Easy
ROUND TRIP LENGTH
0.4 miles
AVERAGE HIKE TIME
GPS COORDINATES
Trailhead: 37.199917, -112.985694
Archeology Lookout: 37.199333, -112.985139
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Zion National Park
DISTANCE FROM ST GEORGE
46 miles (1 hour 10 mins driving)
RESTROOM FACILITIES
No Restroom Available
HIKERS ALLOWED
Yes
DOGS ALLOWED
No
BIKERS ALLOWED
No
EQUESTRIAN ALLOWED
No
HIKE TYPE
Out & Back
BEST TIME OF THE YEAR TO HIKE
Spring, Fall, Winter
BEST TIME OF THE DAY TO HIKE
Morning, Afternoon, Evening
GROUP LIMIT
No Limit
PERMIT INFORMATION
No Permit Required
COST
No Cost
WATER SOURCES AVAILABLE
No Water Sources Available
CAMP SITES
No Camping Available on Trail
TRAIL CONDITIONS
Dirt Single Track, Slick Rock
SUN EXPOSURE
Full Sun Exposure
DIRECTIONS TO TRAILHEAD
Get Directions to Trailhead. From St George, head north on I-15 for about 18 miles and take exit 27 to Toquerville. Turn right on UT-17 and follow it for 6 miles. Turn left onto UT-9 and follow it for approximately 20 miles until you come to the park entrance. If parking is full inside the park, you can park in the town of Springdale and ride the shuttle up to the park.
FLORA AND FAUNA
Plants: Typical plant life for Southern Utah lowland hiking.
Animals: Typical animal life for Southern Utah lowland hiking.
TRAIL REPORT
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Spencer McMullin
Spencer McMullin is originally from Connecticut but has deep ties to the Southern Utah area. His passion for adventure and photography has lead him to HikeStGeorge.
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