West Rim Trail
iNaturalist Observations
West Rim Trail
The trail starts at the West Rim trailhead from near Lava Point and traverses across the high alpine elevation with sweeping views out into the Wildcat Canyon area for the first 6.5 miles as you drop into Potato Hollow. Next the trail climbs out of Potato Hollow before it splits into the Telephone Canyon Trail and the West Rim Trail. The West Rim Trail follows along the rim with views of Phantom Valley and the canyons to the south. The Telephone Canyon Trail is closed due to fire and flood damage and is not expected to open for some time. At Cabin Springs the trail begins a short drop in elevation and descends 2,500 feet over 4.7 miles ending at the Grotto Picnic Area. This trail is best in the late spring, summer and fall. The trail typically has deep snow in the winter that can remain until late spring. Camping is in designated sites only and is available for reservations online or on a walk-up basis. http://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/west-rim-trail.htm
West Rim Trail
West Rim Trail
