46.8 miles
Distance
7,432 ft
Climb
-7,761 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-330 ft
Altitude change
4,335 ft
Altitude min
6,067 ft
Altitude start
5,738 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-121.3%
Grade max
126%
Grade min
22 miles
Distance climb
22 miles
Distance down
3 miles
Distance flat

A 3-4 day point-to-point shuttled route through Zion National Park. There are several outfitters in Springdale that can arrange for drop-off and pick-up.

Detailed Description
Zion Traverse is a 47 mile less popular intermediate route located near Zion Utah. This hike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 5 trails. This route climbs 7,432 ft with a max elevation of 7,444 ft then descends -7,761 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Closed: 1 trail (newest: Apr 17, 2026)
  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: May 19, 2023)
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Stats

  • Distance
    47 miles
  • Avg time
    21 hr 25 min
  • Altitude change
    -330 ft
  • Altitude min
    4,335 ft
  • Altitude start
    6,067 ft
  • Altitude end
    5,738 ft
  • Climb
    1 mile
  • Descent
    -7,761 ft
  • Grade
    -0.1%
  • Grade max
    -121.3%
  • Grade min
    126%
  • Distance climb
    22 miles
  • Distance down
    22 miles
  • Distance flat
    3 miles

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    Zion National Park
  • Primary Activity
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  • Difficulty rating
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  • Route Type
    Shuttled
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
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    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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    Observation Point
    Apr 17, 2026 @ 1:02pm (America/Denver)
    Apr 17, 2026
    		Closed from the canyon
    Hop to Wildcat
    May 19, 2023 @ 10:02pm
    May 19, 2023
    Hop Valley
    May 19, 2023 @ 10:02pm
    May 19, 2023
    		A lot of water, a decent amount of mud, but overall it was manageable. With a little extra effort, we traveled the trail on feet at a decent pace without getting wet but others on the same day trudged through water and mud.
    East Rim
    Nov 5, 2021 @ 11:04am
    Nov 5, 2021
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