Easy · 1–1.5 hours
Riverside Walk to the Narrows
Zion's most beloved easy walk. Paved riverside path under hanging gardens. Wheelchair-friendly.
Build My Day
First-Timer's Zion
First shuttle, Riverside Walk, scenic drive, dinner in Springdale.
Mighty FiveFamilySlow Days
Your first day in Zion, done right. First shuttle in, paved Riverside Walk to the mouth of the Narrows, the iconic Mt. Carmel Highway drive on the way out. The greatest hits, no chaos.
The day
- 6:00 AM Drive to Springdale parking (~45 min)
- 6:30 AM Park-and-ride, first shuttle into Zion Canyon
- 7:00 AM Riverside Walk to mouth of the Narrows
~50 min · Easy
- 11:30 AM Lower Emerald Pool loop
~50 min + shuttle · Easy
- 1:00 PM Lunch at Bit & Spur, Springdale
~45 min · Easy
- 3:00 PM Drive Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway with Canyon Overlook stop
~30 min via SR-9 East · Easy
- 8:30 PM Return to property; stargaze from the deck
Stops on this day
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Easy · 1–1.5 hours
Lower Emerald Pool
Hike behind a falling-water curtain. Zero risk, big visual.
Easy · Dinner
Bit & Spur Restaurant & Saloon
A 35+ year Springdale institution. Sweet potato tamales, signature pot pie, live music on the patio.
Easy · 45 min – 1 hour
Canyon Overlook Trail
1-mile walk along sandstone ledges to a sunset view of lower Zion Canyon.
Make this day your own
Use this as a starting point and adjust the pace to what fits your stay.