Zion Wilderness, Protected wilderness area in Washington County, Utah, United States.
The Zion Wilderness expands across mountainous terrain with deep canyons, high plateaus, and diverse vegetation zones at different elevations throughout the protected land.
The United States Congress designated this natural reserve as a federally protected wilderness area on March 30, 2009, to preserve its geological formations and ecosystems.
Native American tribes, including the Anasazi basket weavers, inhabited this region for thousands of years, leaving behind artifacts and evidence of their settlements.
Visitors can access multiple trailheads near major roadways, with camping facilities available nearby and permits required for overnight stays in the wilderness.
The wilderness contains various rock layers that reveal 150 million years of geological history, from ancient lake beds to fossilized sand dunes.
Location: Washington County
Inception: March 30, 2009
GPS coordinates: 37.33330,-113.05000
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:22
The Narrows
9.5 km
Kolob Arch
13.8 km
The Great White Throne
12.6 km
The Subway
2.7 km
Court of the Patriarchs
13.1 km
Kolob Reservoir
11 km
Weeping Rock
12.1 km
Red Butte Wilderness
9.3 km
Towers of the Virgin
11.5 km
Zion Lodge–Birch Creek Historic District
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Angels Landing Trail
11.3 km
Virgin River Bridge
14.5 km
Cable Creek Bridge
12 km
West Rim Trail
6.9 km
East Rim Trail
12.1 km
Riverside Walk
10.2 km
Grotto Camping Ground North Comfort Station
12.6 km
Cable Mountain Draw Works
12.6 km
Emerald Pools Trail
11.5 km
Hidden Canyon Trail
12.6 km
Grotto Camping Ground South Comfort Station
12.8 km
Grotto Residence
12.1 km
Hidden Canyon
12.2 km
Lava Point Campground
5.8 km
Walter's Wiggles
10.8 km
Echo Canyon
12 km
Temple of Sinawava
10.5 km
The Streaked Wall
13.6 kmReviews
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