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West Rim Trail (Zion)

Zion National Park, Utah

Distance
22.9 km
Elev. gain
475 m
Start
West Rim Trailhead North
Finish
West Rim Trailhead South

A simplified drawing of the real route — the distance above is the published figure, not the length of this line.

About this distance

Far shows NPS's published 22.9 km (14.2 mi). The mapped route measures 23.5 km (14.6 mi) — a small mapping variance.

Common questions

How long is the West Rim Trail (Zion)?
The West Rim Trail (Zion) is 22.9 km (14.2 miles).
How much elevation gain does the West Rim Trail (Zion) have?
The West Rim Trail (Zion) has about 475 m (1,558 ft) of total climbing, measured along Far's route for the trail.
Where does the West Rim Trail (Zion) start and finish?
The West Rim Trail (Zion) runs between West Rim Trailhead North and West Rim Trailhead South.
Why do other sources list a different distance for the West Rim Trail (Zion)?
Far shows NPS's published 22.9 km (14.2 mi). The mapped route measures 23.5 km (14.6 mi) — a small mapping variance.

Sources

Route geometry from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Trail conditions, permits, and hazards change — verify before you go.