Parus Trail,
Zion National Park
The Pa'rus Trail is a paved trail accessible to wheelchairs and bicycles. One of the trailheads is located near the Zion Canyon Visitor Center. The trail follows the Virgin River to Canyon Junction and crosses the river at several locations via wooden bridges. There is a shuttle bus service along this route for the return journey, or you can turn around and hike the same trail back and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Zion National Park.
Elevation
The Parus Trail has a maximum elevation of 4,006 ft., a minimum elevation of 3,890 ft. and an elevation range of 116 ft.
Metrics
| [ A to B ] or [ B to A ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Length 2 | Min Ele 3 | Max Ele 4 | Range 5 |
| 1.8 mi | 3,890 ft | 4,006 ft | 116 ft |
| [ A to B ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time 6 | Floors 7 | Gain 8 | Loss 9 |
| 53 min | 8.8 | 106 ft | 0 ft |
| [ B to A ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Floors | Gain | Loss |
| 50 min | 0.0 | 0 ft | 106 ft |
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 Parus 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
- Northwest Topo Map: The Guardian Angels, UT
- North Topo Map: Temple of Sinawava, UT
- Northeast Topo Map: Clear Creek Mountain, UT
- West Topo Map: Springdale West, UT
- Topo Map: Springdale East, UT
- East Topo Map: The Barracks, UT
- Southwest Topo Map: Smithsonian Butte, UT
- South Topo Map: Hildale, UT
- Southeast Topo Map: Elephant Butte, UT
FAQ
What is the length of the Parus Trail?
The length of the trail is 1.8 miles (2.9 km) or 3,928 steps.
How long does it take to hike the Parus Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 53 minutes in one direction and in 50 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)
- The Brown dog tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus) may be present in this area. The Brown dog tick transmits Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
- The Rocky Mountain wood tick (Dermacentor andersoni) may be present in this area. The Rocky Mountain wood tick transmits Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Colorado Tick Fever, and Tularemia.
- The Western blacklegged tick (Ixodes pacificus) may be present in this area. The Western blacklegged tick transmits Anaplasmosis and Lyme Disease.
Footnotes
- Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
- Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
- Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
- Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
- Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
- Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
- Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
- Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
- Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.