Moderate Zion Hikes

Looking for a moderate yet rewarding day in Zion?

Below is a list of our favorite moderate hikes in the park!

If you are prepared for a moderate day with some challenge, we recomend the following:

  • Water and snacks

  • Good hiking shoes

  • Sun protection

  • Details/route info for your hike (found below!)

Legend

Icons and descriptions for shuttles and trail difficulty ratings. Includes shuttle indicator and three difficulty levels: Easy (green), Moderate (blue), Strenuous (black). Also includes a Joy Rating based on smiles, with explanation of customer feedback.

THE NARROWS BOTTOM-UP

Moderate (To Strenuous) Hike (1-6 Hrs Round Trip)

A row of seven icons with a green circle with a white number 9, a blue square with a white pedestrian symbol, and five yellow smiley faces.

CHINLE TRAIL

Moderate Hike (4 Hrs Round Trip or 4-8 Hrs One Way)

Icon of a person in a suit followed by three yellow smiling face emojis.

EMERALD POOLS

Easy to Strenuous Hike (Upper Only) (1-2 Hrs Round Trip)

A green circle with the number 5, a blue circle with a golfer icon, and three yellow smiling face icons.

CANYON OVERLOOK

Moderate Hike (1 Hr Round Trip)

Three yellow smiley faces next to a blue icon with a pedestrian symbol.

KAYENTA TRAIL

Moderate Hike (2-4 Hrs Round Trip)

A sequence of icons: a green circle with the number six, a blue circle with a stick figure hiking, and three yellow circles with smiley faces.

WATCHMAN

Moderate Hike (1.5-2 Hrs Round Trip)

Icons of a number 1, person hiking, and three yellow smiley faces.

TAYLOR CREEK

Moderate Hike (2-4 Hrs Round Trip)

Blue square icon with a white hiking figure, followed by three yellow smiley faces on a white background.