Pa’rus Trail – Zion National Park
The Pa’rus Trail is one of the best, and often overlooked hiking trails in Zion National Park. This is a paved trail that begins next to the Watchman Campground and...
Trail Facts
Overview
The Pa’rus Trail is one of the best, and often overlooked hiking trails in Zion National Park. This is a paved trail that begins next to the Watchman Campground and follows the river for just under 2 miles and ends at the Canyon Junction tram stop. This is a great trail to beat the crowds at the tram terminal! The views along this pathway are incredible, and for those looking for great photo ops, there are many along this route. The trail crosses the river several times and meanders through the incredible landscape of Zion Canyon.
Know Before You Go
Trail Map
Map of the route “Pa’rus Trail – Zion National Park”: 2,711 m, 45 m of climbing and 7 m of descent, elevation between 1,190 m and 1,227 m, time 00:43:37. It starts at 37.20112, -112.98686 and ends at 37.21813, -112.97412 (latitude, longitude).
Getting There
From St. George: 50 Miles (1 hour 10 minutes driving)
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. Once you pass through the pay booth, take an immediate right and follow the signs for general parking around the Visitor’s Center. Walk past the tram lines and up toward the campground. There will be signs pointing you to the trail head.
Trailhead GPS: 37.20183, -112.986804
Trail Report
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Easy yet scenic trail. I discovered that my dog didn’t like crossing those bridges as they tend to vibrate, and we met another group who had to carry their 80lb dog across each bridge.