Archeology Trail – Zion National Park

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EasyUnder 2 miOut & BackNo dogsNo Permit RequiredZion National Park

Archeology Trail – Zion National Park

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...

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Trail Facts

Difficulty
Easy
Round Trip
0.4 mi
0.4 miles
Hike Time
20 mins
Elevation Gain
90 ft
Trail Type
Out & Back
From St. George
46 mi
Best Seasons
Spring, Fall, Winter
Permit
No Permit Required
Land Manager
Zion National Park
Cost
No Cost
Surface
Dirt Single Track, Slick Rock
Best Time Of Day
Morning, Afternoon, Evening

Overview

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.

Know Before You Go

Water
No Water Sources Available
Restrooms
No Restroom Available
Sun and shade
Full Sun Exposure
Camping
No Camping Available on Trail
Dogs
Not allowed
Horses
Not allowed
Bikes
Not allowed
Permit
No Permit Required
Cost
No Cost
Group limit
No Limit
Surface
Dirt Single Track, Slick Rock
Best time of day
Morning, Afternoon, Evening

Trail Map

Getting There

From St. George: 46 miles (1 hour 10 mins driving)

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.

Trailhead GPS: 37.199917, -112.985694

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