About
Length (round trip)4 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyHard
Elevation gain1,000 ft up
Typical time3 hr 30 min
TrailheadThe Grotto shuttle stop
SurfacePaved switchbacks including Walters Wiggles
Best seasonMarch to May and September to November. Summer canyon temperatures exceed 100F; the Narrows depends on river flow year round.
DogsNot allowed
AccessibilityLength (one way) | 1.9 mi (3 km) Elevation | Gain: 1187 ft (361.8 m) | Loss: 63 ft (19.2 m) Grade | Typical: 12.9% | Maximum: 43% | 67% of the trail is at an 8.3% or higher grade. Cross Slope | Typical: 3.7% | Maximum: 18.7% Tread Width | Typical: 63 in (159.2 cm) | Minimum: 21 in (53.3 cm) Surface | 81.1% of the trail is hard concrete, 17.3% is concrete covered in firm soil, and 1.7% is soft sand. Obstructions | Overhanging rocks 173.4 ft (52.9 m) long with a minimum vertical clearance of 7...
What you'll see ⛰️ Summit🌄 Big views

The strenuous West Rim Trail ascends ~1,000 ft (305 m) to Scout Lookout, high above the canyon floor. Hikers cross the Virgin River and then ascend a series of steep switchbacks along the canyon wall. The trail flattens out as it enters Refrigerator Canyon, offering relief from the heat and elevation gain of the previous segment, but resumes the climb shortly afterward at Walter's Wiggles: a series of 21 switchbacks that leads hikers to Scout Lookout, a relatively flat, sandy area with some shade. At Scout Lookout, there is a junction with the West Rim Trail and the route to Angels Landing. Many hikers choose to stop here to enjoy the views of Zion Canyon, or to look for the endangered California condors that call the cliffs home. Those looking to continue hiking to the end of Angels Landing will need a permit from recreation.gov . Water and restrooms are available at The Grotto, and restrooms are available at Scout Lookout. There is no water available at Scout Lookout.

Tips
A thousand feet of climbing, through the cool shade of Refrigerator Canyon and up Walter's Wiggles. Scout Lookout gives most of the Angels Landing view with none of the exposure and no permit required.
Location

The Grotto shuttle stop

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