West Rim Trail, Zion National Park, Utah
West Rim Trail
Zion National Park
The West Rim Trail is the longest section of the Trans-Zion Trekking Route, which runs 47 miles from Kolob Canyons to the Park's southeast entrance at the East Rim Trailhead. The West Rim Trail passes through mixed pine forests, pinyon-juniper woodlands, and deciduous - riparian systems on the 3,100' descent from Lava Point to the Zion Canyon floor.
| Related Trails: | West Rim Trail to Cabin Spring Angels Landing West Rim Trail |
Western views of major sandstone formations along the West Rim Trail
Views along the West Rim Trail are spectacular
The trail begins relatively flat as it coasts atop the Zion high country
A major 'beehive' shaped formation dominates the landscape for a portion of the West Rim Trail
Sweeping views to the west are the hallmark of the West Rim Trail
As the trail begins its descent into the canyon, the multi-hued sandstone walls of Zion emerge
Verdant mesas top off sandstone formations througout the area
Powerful geologic and erosive forces have formed massive canyons along the West Rim
Looking north after a major descent into a canyon
The zig zag of switchbacks is clearly visible while descending into canyon country
A wide sandstone bench provides great views prior to the descent to Angels Landing
Angels Landing seen from near southern terminus of the West Rim Trail - Virgin River visible in foreground
The trail heads up a final, short ascent before starting the descent past Angels Landing into Zion Canyon
Views to the northeast provide less dramatic, yet equally beautiful landscapes
Follow ProTrails®