Strenuous Zion Hikes

Looking for a challenging and rewarding day in Zion?

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

If you are prepared for the challenge, we recommend the following:

  • Plenty of water and snacks

  • Good hiking shoes/gear

  • Sun protection

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

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Graphic explaining shuttle stops, hiking difficulty ratings, and joy ratings. Includes icons for easy, moderate, and strenuous hikes, and a smiley face for joy rating. Descriptions mention shuttle service availability and customer feedback on joy.

THE NARROWS TOP-DOWN

Strenuous Hike (7-12 Hrs One Way or Overnight)

Icon of a person hiking followed by five smiling faces in a row.

OBSERVATION POINT

Moderate to Strenuous (4-8 Hours Round Trip)

Number seven icon, accessible navigation symbol, and five yellow smiling faces in a row

SUBWAY BOTTOM-UP

Strenuous Hike (5-9 Hrs Round Trip)

One "no walking" symbol in black box followed by four yellow smiling face emoticons.

HIDDEN CANYON (CLOSED)

Strenuous Hike (2-3 Hrs Round Trip)

A sequence of five circular icons: a green circle with the number 7, a black square with a pedestrian walk symbol, and three yellow circles with smiling faces.

WEST RIM

Strenuous Hike (4-10 Hrs One Way or Overnight Trip)

Six icons: green circle with 6, black square with walking hiker, and four yellow smiley faces.

EAST RIM

Strenuous Hike (4-8 Hrs Round Trip)

Sprite tiles including a green circle with number 7, a silhouette of a person dancing, and three yellow smiling faces.