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NPS / Wil Marischen
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Contact: Zion News Desk, 435-772-0162
SPRINGDALE, Utah — Zion National Park reopened the Weeping Rock Trail and nearby Shuttle Stop 7 for public use on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025. The closure, in place since a November 2023 rockfall, allowed maintenance crews to repair trail tread, railings, and stairs while geologists assessed the site.
“We are pleased to once again welcome hikers back to Weeping Rock, one of Zion’s most cherished destinations,” said Jeff Bradybaugh, Zion National Park Superintendent. “At the same time, we urge all visitors to take their safety seriously, remain alert, and be mindful that rockfall is a natural and ongoing process in canyon terrain. Respecting closures, following posted guidance, and exercising personal responsibility are essential to ensuring that everyone can continue to safely enjoy this extraordinary place.”
Weeping Rock, one of Zion’s signature landmarks, is known for its dripping alcove and lush hanging gardens formed as groundwater seeps through the Navajo Sandstone. The trail to this alcove is a short but steep 0.4-mile walk, climbing 98 feet. Thanks to the efforts of Zion’s Trail Crew, the path now features repaired stairways and railings, new sandstone curbing and colored-concrete tread designed to blend with the surroundings and traction-textured to enhance safety. The site remains under active monitoring by Zion’s physical science team.
Other destinations previously accessible from the Weeping Rock Trail, including Hidden Canyon and the East Rim Trail to Observation Point, remain closed.
Visitors are reminded that Zion National Park is a geologically active area, where erosion and rockfall are natural processes that shape the canyons and mesas. Conditions can change quickly, and visitors should always check park alerts and current conditions before traveling.
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Last updated: September 5, 2025