Grand Circle

Day 1 · ~5.5 mi (8.8 km)

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   The Narrows

   beyond the Riverside Walk; hiking up the Virgin River between canyon walls

   Morning · 240 min

   Walk the one-mile Riverside Walk, then wade up the Virgin River between the walls for as far as you like; Big Spring is a 10-mile round trip.

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   Temple of Sinawava

   end of the Scenic Drive; sheer-walled amphitheater nearly 3,000 feet deep

   Morning · 45 min

   Stand in the amphitheater at the end of the road, then walk the paved Riverside Walk upstream along the Virgin River.

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   Weeping Rock

   Zion Canyon Scenic Drive; short climb to a dripping alcove of hanging gardens

   Midday · 30 min

   Climb the short, steep path to the alcove and stand behind the curtain of water seeping out of the rock.

Day 2 · ~5.1 mi (8.2 km)

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   Angels Landing

   The Grotto; narrow fin summit reached by chains, permit required past Scout Lookout

   Morning · 300 min

   Hike from the Grotto up Walter's Wiggles to Scout Lookout; with a permit, follow the chains along the fin to the summit.

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   Court of the Patriarchs

   Zion Canyon Scenic Drive; three sandstone peaks named Abraham, Isaac and Jacob

   Morning · 15 min

   Get off at the Court of the Patriarchs shuttle stop and take the short trail up to the viewpoint over the three peaks.

Day 3 · <0.1 mi (<0.1 km)

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   The Watchman

   Springdale entrance; Navajo Sandstone peak 2,600 feet above the canyon floor

   Any time · 20 min

   Look up at the peak from the south entrance and visitor center area, and come back at sunset when the sandstone lights up.