About
Length (round trip)1 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyModerate
Elevation gain163 ft up
Typical time1 hr 30 min
TrailheadJust east of the Zion-Mount Carmel tunnel
SurfaceRock steps, ledges and a short boardwalk
Best seasonMarch to May and September to November. Summer canyon temperatures exceed 100F; the Narrows depends on river flow year round.
DogsNot allowed
AccessibilityLengt h (one way) | 0.5 mi (0.8 km) Elevation | Gain: 154.2 ft (47.0 m) | Loss: 48.5 ft (14.78 m) Grade | Typical: 7.6% | Maximum: 50.4% | 23.9% of the trail is at a 10% or higher grade. Cross Slope | Typical: 4.9% | Maximum: 36.4% Tread Width | Typical: 48 in (122.4 cm) | Minimum: 12 in (30.5 cm) Surface | 73.8% of the trail is hard rock, 18.0% is firm soil, and 8.2% is soft sand Obstructions | 118.9 ft (36.2 m) of o verhanging rocks with an a verage vertical clearance of 7ft (2.1 m), minimu...
What you'll see 🌄 Big views🕳️ Cave or arch

Canyon Overlook Trail is a moderate, 1 mi (1.6 km) trail on the East Side of Zion. The path begins with a series of sandstone steps with a metal handrail leading visitors over rocky terrain above a dark slot canyon. Near the end of the trail, the view opens up to an expanse of red and cream-colored slickrock. The end of the trail is marked by a fenced cliff edge facing the main Zion Canyon, with excellent views of the Towers of the Virgin. Keep an eye out for bighorn sheep along the trail. Parking is extremely limited, be prepared to try mulitple times. Pit toilets are available in the parking area.

Tips
The biggest view-per-mile in the park. The tiny car park is on the east side of the tunnel and fills before sunrise; note you must turn right to enter or leave it. Drop-offs are mostly fenced but not all.
Location

Just east of the Zion-Mount Carmel tunnel

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