We love hiking! We hike often all throughout the year, and have found so many great trails! There is just something special about being together as a family exploring the outdoors, and then arriving at a beautiful destination. It is a wonderful adventure for our family.
Utah has so many hikes. Thousands of different trails. We share all of the hikes that we have hiked as family, and give all the details here that you’ll need as you head out on the trail. How long, how hard, fees required, and more.
Wondering which hikes in Zion National Park your little ones can handle? We've done all the research for you and put together this handy Zion Kid Hikes guide that will help you plan the perfect vacation. Simply click on a link to be taken to our full review of each hike,…
Along with Emerald Pools, the trail that we most highly recommend for families in Zion National Park is Canyon Overlook Trail. This hike comes with a stern warning, though: Steep cliffs are very prevalent, and the drops would lead to certain death. We're firm on this, because parents must be aware…
Zion National Park is one of Utah's busiest spots. Luckily, we have a tip for a hike to escape the crowds in the middle of Zion. Pine Creek Waterfall is located just past the Scenic Drive and before the tunnel, and is a beautiful little waterfall where you can find some…
Riverside Walk is the only hike that I remember doing from my visit to Zion as a kid. This is because I didn't come from a hiking family-- in fact I don't think I ever went on a hike. We were strictly a drive-to-the-overlook family. Oh my, how things have changed!…
***Weeping Rock Trail is currently closed because of a large rockfall. Make sure to check at the Visitor Center for current information. Weeping Rock Trail in Zion National Park is a short steep hike that is appropriate for all family members. The distance to Weeping Rock is only 0.4 miles round…
The must-do hike for families in Zion is definitely Emerald Pools. We found this trail to all three pools (upper, middle, and lower) very manageable with our 3, 6, and 9 year-old boys, though the littlest did require a little carrying. Here is our recommendation on how to get the most…