Quick Facts
- Distance: 48.3 miles (77.7 km) Lee Pass to East Rim / 37 miles (60 km) Lee Pass to The Grotto
- Days Needed: 1-5 days
- Peak Elevation: 7,441 feet
- Low Elevation: 4, 327’
- Elevation Gain/Loss:6,334’ ascent and -6,646’ descent
- Best Travel Time: April-May or September-October
- Permits: Required (see below)
- Difficulty: Moderate-Difficult
… The Zion Traverse, also called the Trans-Zion Trek, is not a single trail but a group of trails linked together …
This is a stunning maze-like landscape of steep echoing canyons, soaring Navajo sandstone monoliths, and high plateaus. Every possible place where flora can grip the earth is packed with pine and juniper, high-desert flowers, sipping from seeps, springs, or making the most of a bit of rainfall. This is a fascinating geological journey that will ignite a love for desert wildernesses.
One of the national park’s more logistically complicated hiking options, the Zion Traverse offers many rewards for the effort …
Clever Hiker – Zion Traverse Backpacking Guide
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