Best Hikes in Zion National Park, Utah For Families

National Parks Mom

The place is breathtaking, and famous not only for its stunning rock formations and soaring sandstone cliffs, but also for hikes that make the hearts of adrenaline junkies everywhere beat a touch faster.

Our hiking tips and trail recommendations will necessarily NOT include some of this park’s most notable and famous hikes, particularly those with narrow pathways alongside sheer drops that make this mom nervous to even write about.

Riverside Walk

The Riverside Walk is an easy 2.2 mile round trip path that is flat and paved. This is stroller and walking-toddler friendly, which is a perk for young families.

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Pa’rus Trail

This is a flat, paved easy trail with stunning views that the whole family can enjoy. With this length, it feels like you got some exercise, but it isn’t too strenuous for your littlest family members.

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Grotto Trail

While this is not the most exciting trail you can do in Zion National Park, it is still a nice way to stretch your legs and also, the Zion Lodge has ice cream!

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Emerald Pool Trails

This group of three trails is harder to categorize as there are many choices of the way you do the trail system which all have different levels of difficulty as well as length. Think of these trails kind of like a triangle.

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Lower Emerald Pool Trail only

This is the easiest and safest of the three trails. The Lower Emerald Pool Trail is flat, wide, paved and accessible for strollers, although even young children can walk it.

Lower and Middle Pool Trails starting at Zion Lodge

When you reach the lower pool, go behind the waterfalls and up the stairs. When you reach the top, you don’t go onto the upper pool trail but instead just go to the middle pool trail. 

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