Riverside Walk is a 2.2 mi trail with 57 ft of climbing — about 45m of moving time before you stop for anything. Dogs are not allowed, and we rate it comfortable from age 3. About 60% of it is shaded, and there is water on the route to refill from.
Underfoot & overhead paved canyon
2.2 mi and 57 ft of climbing work out to 45m of moving time — before you stop for anything. There is water on the route to refill from. Informational only, not medical advice.
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In July, Zion National Park runs around 100°F at the main visitor elevation.
53°F · Showers And Thunderstorms · wind 6 to 10 mph
NOAA forecast for Zion National Park — not for this trailhead specificallyOvernight tunnel closures are set for the tunnel on the Zion–Mount Carmel Highway (SR-9) inside Zion National Park starting Monday, Oct. 26 for fiber optic installation. See Utah Department of Transportation website...
Live NPS alert for Zion National Park · sourceThe Watchman Trail is closed pending repairs.
Live NPS alert for Zion National ParkAbout 45m of moving time for 2.2 mi and 57 ft of climbing — that is Naismith's planning rule, so it counts walking only, with nothing for photos, lunch or the queue at the top.
Planning figures for that much moving time are 0.4–0.8 L, cool day to hot. There is water on the route, so you can refill. Informational only, not medical advice.
No — Riverside Walk is closed to dogs. Our Zion National Park dog guide lists the trails where they are welcome, plus boarding and the nearest 24/7 vet.
We rate it comfortable from age 3. It takes a stroller. That rating is our own hand-check of length, footing and exposure, not an official NPS grade.
About 60% of the route is shaded, and Zion National Park peaks around 100°F in its hottest month. The less shade a route has, the more of it you want behind you before midday.
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