Why Hike With A Zion Ponderosa Guide?

July 25, 2016
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Hiking is one of the most rewarding ways to explore Zion National Park and East Zion—and there’s a diversity of beautiful trails for all skill levels. While it’s easy enough to explore Zion on your own, hiking with an East Zion Adventures guide can add greatly to the experience.

East Zion Adventures is Zion Ponderosa’s on-property go-to experts for all things adventure. Our local guides know the highlights of each trail, the most scenic viewpoints, and plenty of fun facts about Zion. 

Do I need a guide at Zion?

As local experts, Zion Ponderosa hiking guides can recommend the best trails for your abilities, and can customize your hiking adventure. Guided hikes also come with the peace of mind that your guide is CPR and First Aid certified—and will be with you every step of the way to ensure your safety and help you capture the hidden beauty of Zion.

During a guided hike, you’ll learn about local geology, human and natural history, wildlife, flora and fauna. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of Zion’s bio-diversity and how animals, plants, and humans have adapted to the high desert climate over the years. We’ll even throw in some interesting local lore!

Here are four East Zion Adventures guided hikes for your next adventure:

Angels Landing Guided Hike

Experience the beauty and thrill of the iconic Angels Landing hike with the experience and expertise of an East Zion Adventures professional guide. A permit is required for this hike, but if you weren’t able to score one, no worries—we can take you. The views are beyond your wildest imagination, so book your guided Angels Landing hike before it fills up.  

Group Hiking Angels Landing

Do you need reservations to hike in Zion National Park?
For most trails, no, but a permit is required to reach the peak of Angels Landing. Apply for an Angels Landing permit here. A permit is also required for the backcountry section of The Narrows, which you can obtain at the Zion National Park Visitor Center. 

Abandoned Mine Guided Hike

Take a tour through an abandoned mine! This one of a kind guided hike begins with an off-road adventure to the trailhead and then a 1/4-mile hike to the mouth of the mine shaft. The short hike into the cave reveals antique mine cart tracks and the remains of this historic mine operation. Fun for the whole family, with sweeping  views along the way of the Narrows, West Temple and more! Book here.

People hiking an abandoned mine.

Crimson Canyon Guided Hike and UTV Adventure

This guided hike begins with a thrilling off-road adventure to a private-access slot canyon. You’ll hike through a narrow canyon—only 6 to 10 feet wide in most places—with 100-foot high red rock walls. Some bouldering and scrambling is required, and your expert guide will help you navigate while regaling you with takes of Native American history and East Zion’s interesting geography.
Book a Crimson Canyon Guided Hike and UTV Tour. 

People on a guided slot canyon hike in Zion.

Guided Sunset Hike

One of our most popular excursions, our guided sunset hike is the perfect ending to a day of Zion adventures. Hike to our private location overlooking Zion National Park and its tributary canyons with one of our knowledgeable local guides.

Guided Hiking

Make every moment count—book a guided Zion hike today!

Updated March 2023.


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