15.8 mi
Distance
4,350 ft
Elev. Gain
6h 12m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for West Rim Trail (Top-Down) unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
National Park Service manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
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Hazards & Warnings
Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,283 ft |
| End | 15.8 mi | 1,322 ft |
Trail Details
- No dogs
- Route Type
- Point to Point
Official sources & verification
Managed by National Park Service
Reserve or permit
- Apply for permit
Required permit application for this trail. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates here.
Source of truth
- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
- Pets in Zion
National Park Service
- National Park Service unit page
Alerts, conditions, and the unit's plan-your-visit page.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Springdale, UT · about 13 mi away
- County:
- Washington County, UT
- Jurisdiction:
- Zion National Park · National Park Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:435-772-3256
- Address:Zion National Park, 1 Zion Park Blvd., State Route 9 · Springdale, UT · 84767
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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