Canyon Overlook Trail,
Zion National Park

Located 14.6 miles from Hildale, Utah (UT)
4 Stars
1,045 Steps 1  (0.5 mi)
Trails National Parks Zion Canyon Overlook Trail

The Canyon Overlook Trail is an easy and well-maintained short trail. Families hiking this area should be extra vigilant with children, as it does have the occasional exposed area where the trail is located close to cliff edges. Once at the viewpoint, the views of the inner canyon are amazing. Bridge Mountain, the West Temple, Alter of Sacrifice, the Streaked Wall and the Sentinel are all visible from this viewpoint. Below the trail and along the bed of the inner canyon floor is a long curved slit in the rock known as Pine Creek, a very popular destination for canyoneering.

Canyon Overlook TrailCanyon Overlook, Zion National ParkCanyon Overlook Bridge

Elevation

The Canyon Overlook Trail has a maximum elevation of 5,257 ft., a minimum elevation of 5,104 ft. and an elevation range of 153 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.5 mi5,104 ft5,257 ft153 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
15 min12.5150 ft0 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
13 min0.00 ft150 ft
Data Accuracy
5 Stars
Data Reliability
5 Stars

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Canyon Overlook Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: The Guardian Angels, UT
  2. North Topo Map: Temple of Sinawava, UT
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Clear Creek Mountain, UT
  4. West Topo Map: Springdale West, UT
  5. Topo Map: Springdale East, UT
  6. East Topo Map: The Barracks, UT
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Smithsonian Butte, UT
  8. South Topo Map: Hildale, UT
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Elephant Butte, UT

FAQ

What is the length of the Canyon Overlook Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.5 miles (0.8 km) or 1,045 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Canyon Overlook Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 15 minutes in one direction and in 13 minutes in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

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Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.