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Activity East side, Zion NP

Canyon Overlook Trail

An activity in East side, Zion NP, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Late afternoon.

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Canyon Overlook Trail in East side, Zion NP
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Why go

1-mile round trip on the east side to a view straight down Zion Canyon.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Zion NP, alongside 3 activities, 2 outdoor spots and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Canyon Overlook Trail, 0.1 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Activity · Adventure
Neighborhood
East side
Price
Free
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Late afternoon

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 4 beyond Zion NP. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Canyon Overlook Trail

    One-mile hike on the east side to a view down Pine Creek and switchbacks.

    Outdoors · Zion · 0.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Watchman Trail

    Moderate 3-mile loop from the visitor center to a viewpoint over Springdale and the Watchman.

    Outdoors · 2.2 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Pa'rus Trail

    Easy paved riverside path from the visitor center with views of the Watchman.

    Outdoors · Zion · 2.5 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Zion Canyon Scenic Drive

    Main canyon road served by the free park shuttle, stopping at every major trailhead.

    Activity · 2.6 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Zion Canyon Visitor Center

    Hub for the free canyon shuttle and ranger trail conditions.

    Sight · Zion · 2.6 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Zion Outfitter

    Rents canyoneering shoes, neoprene socks and drysuits for the Narrows, next to the park entrance.

    Activity · Zion · 2.7 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Canyon Overlook Trail is a stop on our Las Vegas & National Parks route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More things to do in Zion NP

2 more curated activities in Zion NP. See the full Zion NP guide.

When to go: weather by month, based on Zion

Our climate figures for Zion NP come from nearby Zion. Average daily highs in Zion run from 41°F in December to 89°F in July; February is usually the wettest month. For Canyon Overlook Trail itself, we suggest: Late afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Zion from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Zion weather by month (covers Zion NP).

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Canyon Overlook Trail, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Canyon Overlook Trail, Utah 84737, USA
Coordinates
37.21364, -112.94333
Destination
Zion NP, Utah

Canyon Overlook Trail: quick answers

How much time do you need at Canyon Overlook Trail?

Plan on about an hour at Canyon Overlook Trail. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Canyon Overlook Trail?

Our pick: Late afternoon. Insider tip: Small parking lot past the Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel fills fast.

Is Canyon Overlook Trail free?

Yes, we list Canyon Overlook Trail as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Canyon Overlook Trail?

Canyon Overlook Trail is at Canyon Overlook Trail, Utah 84737, USA, in East side. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Canyon Overlook Trail?

Canyon Overlook Trail appears on Las Vegas & National Parks, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Zion NP.

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