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 3.8 (15)
  1. Areas
  2. UT
  3. …Southwestern Utah
  4. …Zion National Park
  5. Zion Canyon
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“A lollipop trail that traverses the remains of a massive ancient landslide. ”

Tom Robson
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4.1

Miles

6.5

KM

87%

Runnable

4,735' 1,443 m

High

4,272' 1,302 m

Low

608' 185 m

Up

677' 206 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (3°)

21%

Max Grade (12°)

Dogs No Dogs

Features Birding · Fall Colors · River/Creek · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

This is a commercial horse trail from March to October.

Description

Run atop a massive landslide under The Sentinel. The trail is characterized by deep sand and little shade, so be sure to bring plenty of water and a can-do mentality. Due to the loose nature of this trail, be prepared for forward progress to be a little slower than normal.

Flora & Fauna

Cacti, wild turkeys, mule deers.

Contacts

Land Manager: National Park Service - Zion National Park

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Tom Robson
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Trail Ratings

  3.8 from 15 votes

#7

in Zion Canyon

#9962

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  3.8 from 15 votes
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Trail Rankings

#7

in Zion Canyon

#331

in Utah

#9,962

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The Spearhead / Mt. Zion
May 10, 2019 near Springdale, UT
Sand Bench Trail (Mt. Zion/The Spearhead, Angels Landing in the distance)
May 12, 2019 near Springdale, UT
A couple of Mule Deer soaking up the sun on a cold December morning.
Dec 5, 2016 near Springdale, UT
View from the trail
Jan 20, 2023 near Springdale, UT
The Spearhead / Mt. Zion
May 10, 2019 near Springdale, UT
Sand Bench Trail at Court of Patriarchs.
Jan 4, 2024 near Springdale, UT

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Jan 8, 2018
Wesley Berg
Less traveled path. Lots of deer

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