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An extreme outing that's likely to tie your stomach in knots.


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Map Key

3.2

Miles

5.2

KM

78%

Runnable

5,244' 1,598 m

High

4,384' 1,336 m

Low

859' 262 m

Up

859' 262 m

Down

10%

Avg Grade (6°)

59%

Max Grade (31°)

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Features Birding · Cave · Views · Wildlife

Currently closed due to rockfall damage: nps.gov/zion/index.htm

Overview

This is a run for the adventure-seeker who isn't too terribly afraid of heights. Although this is a fairly short route, it is strenuous (nearly 1,000' of elevation gain) and has a rather high risk factor, hence the difficulty rating.

Runner Notes

Take your time along the way, especially at the narrowest, most exposed section. Leave your pacing expectations behind on this run, as you'll need to slow when passing other trail users and while traversing sketchy drop-offs.

Description

From the East Rim trailhead, follow the East Rim Trail through seven switchbacks to a junction with Hidden Canyon Trail. Turn onto Hidden Canyon Trail, which follows along a cliff face to the mouth of a narrow canyon.

This section of trail is moderately strenuous due to the steep grades and tight switchbacks. As you ascend, the steepness of the trail lessens, but the difficulty remains high due to the extreme exposure. Utilize the chains that are bolted to the cliff in order to stabilize your body and, hopefully, reassure your mind.

Keep following the trail to the mouth of the canyon and its terminus. From here, one can run and scramble further into the hanging canyon, but the official trail ends.

Contacts

Shared By:

Brian Smith with improvements by Jack M and 1 other

Trail Ratings

  4.6 from 78 votes

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  4.6 from 78 votes
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Photos

View of Angel's Landing
Feb 5, 2015 near Springdale, UT
A browsing Bighorn stretches its legs along the Hidden Canyon Trail.
Dec 5, 2016 near Springdale, UT
The trail up Hidden Canyon can be seen below from the East Rim Trail.
Mar 23, 2017 near Springdale, UT
The terrain of the hidden canyon trail.  Narrow, sandy trail with a sheer drop to one side.
Jan 16, 2016 near Springdale, UT
Zion National Park
Feb 5, 2015 near Springdale, UT
After the marked Hidden Canyon Trail ends, you can scramble into and walk through a dead-end canyon.
Jan 16, 2016 near Springdale, UT

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