Grotto Trail
A short connector between Zion Lodge and The Grotto along the canyon floor.
Route overview
Grotto Trail in Zion National Park, Utah.
Grotto Trail provides an easy walk between two major shuttle stops and can be combined with Emerald Pools or Scout Lookout. The nearly level path passes beneath cottonwoods and canyon walls, making it more of a useful scenic connector than a destination hike.
Trail facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Zion National Park, Utah
- Distance
- 1.6 km
- Typical duration
- 30–45 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Elevation gain
- 11 m
- Best season
- Year-round, subject to shuttle access
- Trail type
- Point to point
Access and logistics
- Permits and access
- No permit required
Safety context
Stay alert at road and bridge crossings and confirm the final shuttle time Check current official conditions, closures, weather and access rules before departure.
Stay alert at road and bridge crossings and confirm the final shuttle time
Highlights
Zion Canyon floor, cottonwoods, access to lodge and Grotto trailheads
Primary source
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