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Eagle Crags - Zion National Park

Eagle Crags - Zion National Park

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Distance: 5.6 miles round-trip

TRAIL SUMMARY

Eagle Crags offers a unique view of Zion National Park. This 5.6 mile hike is located outside of Rockville and features some amazing views. The trail is technically a part of Zion as it moves through land owned by the National Park. Because of its steady incline and length, this is a moderate hike, however, when well prepared, it can be family friendly. Ideally, Eagle Crags should be hiked in the morning. Trees along the hike do offer some shade but not much and sweating attracts flies on some stretches. The single dirt path does contain some rocky and sandy stretches but overall it is not too difficult. Hikers enjoy an amazing and unique view of Zion National Park throughout the entire hike. The hike climbs up the canyon towards the crags. About a mile and half in, the hike opens up to a great view of the South Creek lake. Overall, Eagle Crags is a great hike without entering the main part of Zion.

TRAIL DETAILS

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

Moderate

ROUND TRIP LENGTH

5.6 miles round-trip

AVERAGE HIKE TIME

GPS COORDINATES

Trailhead: 37.147361, -113.031167

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Zion National Park

DISTANCE FROM ST GEORGE

38.6 Miles (55 mins driving)

RESTROOM FACILITIES

Flushing Toilets at Trailhead

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

GROUP LIMIT

No Limit

PERMIT INFORMATION

No Permit Required

COST

No Cost

WATER SOURCES AVAILABLE

Water Available at Trailhead

CAMP SITES

No Camping Available on Trail

TRAIL CONDITIONS

Dirt Single Track, Sandy, Rocky

SUN EXPOSURE

Partial Sun Exposure

TRAIL MAP

Download Map

LOCAL SERVICES

DIRECTIONS TO TRAILHEAD

Directions to Trailhead: Head north on S 700 E toward E 600 S.  Turn right onto E 100 N/St George Blvd.  Use the left 2 lanes to take the Interstate 15 N ramp and merge onto I-15 N.  Take exit 16 to merge onto State Hwy 9 E/UT-9 E/W State St toward Hurricane/Zion National Park.  Turn right onto Bridge Rd then slight left onto 200 E.  Continue onto Eagle Crags Road and until Trailhead.

The road leading to the trailhead is very rocky and uneven.  Four-wheel drive is recommended.

FLORA AND FAUNA

Plants: Typical plant life for Southern Utah lowland hiking.
Animals: Typical animal life for Southern Utah lowland hiking.

TRAIL REPORT

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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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