South Ariel Peak Trail

The summit is a big slickrock slab. Requires 4th class scramble and rock skills. The maintained trails in the main canyon are not as different as the Slickrock slab hiking. Those who only drive through this section of the park will never appreciate hiking up 700 - 900 feet of pure rock. South Ariel Peak is a slab. It is not easy to maintain balance while walking along a ridge line that is often inches wide. It is possible to see the line of least resistance and maneuver around on the steep slopes with practice. Zion rewards the hiker with the views people from the road won't see, always use caution and good judgement.