Photos of Zion National Park in Utah

Zion National Park in Utah is home to some of the most beautiful scenery in America. The major part of the park is Zion Canyon, which was entirely carved by the swift currents of the Virgin River – in some places to depths over 2000 feet. Some of the popular hiking destinations at Zion National Park include Observation Point, Angel’s Landing, and the Emerald Pools. Larger versions of these photos of Zion National Park in Utah can be viewed by using a mouse rollover, clicking an image, or using the Slideshow below. The following link can be used to add this page to your favorites. For more information on Zion National Park, visit the park's website at: Zion. To see photos of other US National Parks, use the links in this pulldown menu: Landscape photos from specific locations from around the world can be chosen from the following pull-down menu:

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photo of the view from the West Rim Trail in Zion National Park

Zion #4683
The Western Rim trail of Zion offers some spectacular views.

photo of red sandstone cliffs in Zion National Park

Zion #4679
Zion hikes provide some excellent views of sheer cliffs without needing to hike alongside them - unless of course, you hike to Angel's Landing.

photo looking down into Zion Canyon from the west rim

Zion #4666
This is a view of the floor of Zion Canyon from the West Rim Trail.

photo of Zion's peaks from the trail to Observation Point

Zion #4672
Zion's peaks rise 3000 feet and sometimes more above the valley floor.

landscape photo looking toward the beginning of the Angel's Landing trail in Zion National Park

Zion #4668
The left portion of this photo shows the beginning of the Angel's Landing hike, considered the most 'adventurous' hike at Zion.

photo of the view along the west rim of Zion National Park

Zion #4675
This is a view of Zion Canyon during March of 2010.

photo of the Lower Emerald Pool and falls at Zion National Park in Utah

Lower Emerald Pool #4701
This is the lowermost of three Emerald Pools at Zion.

landscape photo looking toward Scout's Point on the west rim of Zion National Park

Zion #32
Zion National Park in Utah is my personal favorite of all US national parks. Zion Valley has some terrific day hikes and offers spectacular scenery even from a car or bus window.

photo of Walter's Wiggles on the West Rim Trail of Zion National Park

Walter's Wiggles #4687
There is a set of steep switchbacks known as Walter's Wiggles just below the top of the west rim of Zion National Park"

landscape photo of the view from Observation Point in Zion National Park

Observation Point
The hike to Observation Point in Zion National Park is the most strenuous hike in the main portion of the park. But the hike is worthwhile, providing beautiful views up the canyon.

landscape photo of The Narrows in Zion National Park

The Narrows #8
When the water flow of the Virgin River passing through Zion National Park becomes slow enough, the park service allows people into the canyon known as The Narrows. The canyon walls rise over a thousand feet nearly straight vertically from the river, making this hike one of the most popular in the park.

photo of winter mist covering desert varnish on canyon walls in Zion National Park

Zion in Mist #100
In the winter, sometimes the Zion Valley walls are clouded in mist.

photo of the trail to Angel's Landing in Zion National Park

Angels Landing #31
Although Zion National Park is one of the smaller US national parks, it is arguably one of the most beautiful. The contrast of beautiful red sandstone against a deep blue sky is hard to beat.

photo of The Narrows in Zion National Park

The Narrows #13
The hike through the narrows is a wet one, often requiring wading. Depending upon the water level in the river, a hiker will spend about half of his or her time wading and the other half on sand at the base of the tall canyon walls.

photo of mist-covered canyon walls in Zion National Park in Utah

Zion in Mist #101
Zion National Park is colorful, even in the fog. The canyon walls are mostly red with occasional sections covered in desert varnish.

photo of Big Horned Sheep in Zion National Park

Big Horn Sheep #4740
Big Horned Sheep are sometimes seen in Zion National Park - but not often. These were photographed on the eastern side of the park's tunnels.

nature photo of Big Horn Sheep in Zion National Park

Big Horn Sheep #4716

Big Horn Sheep #4707
These Big Horn Sheep were photographed just east of the short, eastern-most tunnel in Zion National Park. Other photos of mammals can be seen on my Mammal Photos page.

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