Coalpits Ridge (Southwest Desert Wilderness Camping)

The Chinle Trail starts from the Anasazi Way sub-division and crosses the open desert as it winds toward the base of Mount Kinesava. The trail travels through the open desert and offers up some amazing and sweeping views of the cliffs behind great formations like the West Temple and Mount Kinesava. The trail crosses areas of petrified wood and has highly developed areas of cryptobiotic soil. This trail is very hot in the summer but pleasant in the spring and fall. Coalpits Wash has no developed trail, but there is a well beaten path that is easy to follow to the junction with Scoggins Wash. At the junction of Scoggins Wash, bear left and head up the canyon between enormous boulders and small waterfalls. This trail is best from the fall to the spring due to its low elevation. Summer can get very hot and dry, making the summer months a difficult time to visit. Camping is permitted in designated sites only. Wilderness Permits are available online for reservable campsites and at the Wilderness Desk for first come, first serve campsites. https://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/upload/WG_Forever_Map.pdf