Last updated: April 30, 2025
Thing to Do
Kayenta Trail

NPS/Lizz Eberhardt
The moderate Kayenta Trail follows the Virgin River before ascending to the Lower and Upper Emerald Pool Trails. Provides panoramic views of Zion Canyon along the way. Long drop-offs are present along this trail. You can either return on the same trail, or make a loop using one of the Emerald Pools trails.
Water and restrooms are available at The Grotto.
Water and restrooms are available at The Grotto.
Details
Duration
2-3 Hours
Activity
Hiking
Pets Allowed
No
Activity Fee
No
Park entrance fees apply.
Location
Kayenta & West Rim Trailhead
The Kayenta Trailhead is located at The Grotto (shuttle stop #6). Use the crosswalk to reach the bridge over the Virgin River, then take a left up the sandstone steps to begin the hike.
Reservations
No
Season
Year Round
Time of Day
Any Time
Accessibility Information
- Length (one way) | 0.9 mi (1.4 km)
- Elevation | Gain: 204.1ft (62.2 m) | Loss: 101.9 ft (31.0 m)
- Grade | Typical: 6.7% | Maximum: 35.3% | 21.5% of the trail is at an 8.3% or higher grade.
- Cross Slope | Typical: 4.5% | Maximum: 20.2%
- Tread Width | Typical: 50 in (126.1 cm) | Minimum: 15 in (38.1 cm)
- Surface | 65% of the trail is firm soil, and 35% is hard concrete or rock.
- Obstructions | Overhanging rocks with a minimum vertical clearance of 5.3 ft (1.6 m), with 15 in (38.1 cm) of remaining tread | Staircases with steps up to 21 in (53.3 cm) tall, and 0 in of remaining tread
Last assessed on March 3, 2025. Obstructions less than 12 in (30.5 cm), or outside the tread area of 12 in (30.5 cm) wide by 96 in (243.8 cm) high, were not reported.