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Ultimate Day Hike at Zion National Park: Angels Landing & More

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Day Day 1: Zion Adventure

Zion National Park, Utah on July 17, 2025

6:00 am

Departure from Hurricane

Leave early from 155 N 325 W Hurricane to avoid the heat and crowds, heading east on UT-9 directly into Zion National Park.
N/A, 30m

6:45 am

Enter Zion National Park

Arrive at the Zion Visitor Center to get park maps, check trail conditions, and secure your shuttle pass if needed. The park opens early, and it’s best to start the hike in the morning.
Free, 30m

7:15 am

Beginnings of Angels Landing Hike

Start the trail from the Grotto Trailhead, a popular spot for early risers. The hike offers incredible views and is a challenging but rewarding climb.
Park entrance fee: $35 per vehicle (valid for 7 days), 4h

11:15 am

Return from Angels Landing

Finish the hike and relax at the Grotto, enjoy snacks or a quick lunch before exploring other nearby sites.
N/A, 45m

12:00 pm

Lunch Break

Eat at the Zion Lodge or pack a picnic to enjoy amidst scenic views. Zion Lodge offers sandwiches, salads, and drinks, open for lunch.
Approx. $10-$20, 1h

1:00 pm

Riverside Walk & The Narrows Entrance

Take the Riverside Walk, a relatively flat and scenic 2-mile trail to the entrance of The Narrows. Optional tubing or wading can be done if water levels permit.
Free, shuttle fee may apply if using park shuttle: $1.00 per ride, 2h

3:00 pm

Visit Weeping Rock or Hidden Canyon

Choose between Weeping Rock, an easy short hike with dripping springs, or Hidden Canyon for a more adventurous alternative with narrow ledges and solitude.
Free, 1h 30m

4:30 pm

Optional Scenic Drive: Zion Canyon Scenic Drive or Zion-Mount Carmel Highway

Drive through Zion Canyon for breathtaking views or take the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway for spectacular switchbacks and tunnels.
Free, if driving your own vehicle, 1h

6:00 pm

Head back to Hurricane

Depart Zion and drive back west via UT-9, returning to your starting point.
N/A, 1h 30m
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