Overview:
The Riverside Walk is a wonderful stroll up the canyon past cottonwood trees and along the bubbling Virgin River. You can expect a gentle walk along a paved path with gentle inclines now and again. Along with the plethora of squirrels and tourists, there are plenty of hanging gardens decorating the canyon walls on this hike. Interestingly, along this hike you'll also encounter Zion's swamp alongside the trail - an actual swamp created by the water which trickles out of the Navajo Sandstone. This hike is sometimes called the "Gateway to the Narrows" because where the River Walk ends, the canyon walls narrow out, and the Zion Narrows trail begins. You can access this trail by taking the shuttle to the farthest stop up the canyon, and there are many places along the way where you can take a break and play in the river. At the end of this walk, there is a great place to have lunch.

Trailhead:

• From St. George:


• Head north on the I-15


• Exit the freeway on exit 16 onto SR 9 East towards Hurricane/Zion National Park


• After 12.1 miles, take a right on SR 9, 500 N in LaVerkin


• Follow this road for 21 miles till you arrive at the entrance of Zion National Park


• From April to October, park at the museum and the shuttle will take you to the correct stop

GPS: 37°17'7.00"N 112°56'51.71"W
Distance: 2 miles out and back
Difficulty: 1
Hike Time: 30 minutes - 1 hour
Trail Condition: Paved and well marked
Season: Early Spring to late Fall

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