Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Washington County

Washington County

The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Washington County

Washington County’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments in Washington County. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: December 4, 2025

Angels Landing

Highlight • Summit

Go up to Angels Landing when the sun is in zenith, so you get beautiful picture without shadows. And beware of the squirrels and critters. They are all about your food and enter your backpacks.

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

West Rim Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

If you want to hike topdown, take a shuttle to Lava Point. From there you can hike the West Rim Trail all the way down. Hiking from The Grotto is the hard way as you have to ascent a lot.

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Get recommendations on the best single tracks, peaks, & plenty of other exciting outdoor places.

Zion National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

Zion National Park is one of the most amazing in the southwestern states. Here, you will find one of the most dangerous and exciting hikes: Angels Landing. Since it is …

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Kayenta Trail

Highlight • Trail

A short trip from the shuttle station "The Grotto". During heavy rainfall flash floods can be expected and the best way to avoid it. In September I saw two hikers …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

West Rim Trailhead South

Highlight • Trail

Steep climb but the view of the valley at the end makes up for everything.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Scout Lookout – West Rim Trail, Zion National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

The path to get there is steep in places and very winding, but wide and completely paved with concrete. And in the season it is very busy with tourists.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Temple of Sinawava

Highlight • Canyon

At the end of the driveable street, the visitor receives an amphitheater of steeply sloping walls. After a short hike you reach the Virgin River, which squeezes through the canyon.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Lower Emerald Pool Trail

Highlight • Trail

An easy walking trail accessible directly from The Grotto shuttle station. Also suitable for inexperienced hikers.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Petrified Dunes, Snow Canyon State Park

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

The Petrified Dunes are the heart and soul of Snow Canyon State Park. You can wander widely across the Navajo Sandstone rocks that were once wind blown dunes. Be sure …

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Snow Canyon Scenic Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

As Frank mentioned in a previous trip the conditions for cycling are top notch. In addition to the low speed limit there is also a paved bike path that parallels …

Tip by

See rides here

Send to Phone

Save

Already have an account?

Other adventures in Washington County

My Utah road trip: trail running and gravel riding in the mountains

Collection by

Hillary Allen

Canyons, Plateaus and Hoodoos – discover Southwest USA

Hiking Collection by

VisitTheUSA

Mountain biking at the gates of Zion National Park

Mountain Biking Collection by

Diana

The girls of the desert — Gravel between Las Vegas and Zion

Cycling Collection by

Adélaïde de Valence

Unforgettable MTB Adventures – IMBA Epic Trails in USA and Canada

Mountain Biking Collection by

Diana

The pristine beauty of the US National Parks

Hiking Collection by

komoot

Most popular routes in Washington County

Hiking in Washington County

Easy hikes in Washington County

MTB Trails in Washington County

Cycling in Washington County

Road Cycling Routes in Washington County

Running Trails in Washington County

Waterfall hikes in Washington County

Gravel biking in Washington County

Mountain Hikes in Washington County

Most popular attractions in Washington County

Places to see

Bike Parks

Canyons

Lakes

Waterfalls

Mountain Peaks

Get inspired with the komoot mobile app

With a free komoot account, you can easily find, customize, and navigate endless outdoor adventures around London and beyond.

Join komoot Now

Didn’t find what you were looking for?

Find even more amazing natural monuments in Washington County by checking out the top Highlights region by region:

Rockville Washington La Verkin Snow Canyon State Park Virgin Ivins Santa Clara Hurricane St. George Dammeron Valley Harmonie Mountains Zion National Park Zion Wilderness Toquerville Leeds Springdale

Explore more

Extend your search for the best caves by checking out these guides of the top ones in Washington County:

Garfield County Grand County Kane County San Juan County Wayne County Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Wasatch Range Salt Lake County Uintah County Utah County Davis County Emery County Iron County

The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Washington County

Angels Landing

West Rim Trail

Zion National Park

Kayenta Trail

West Rim Trailhead South

Scout Lookout – West Rim Trail, Zion National Park

Temple of Sinawava

Lower Emerald Pool Trail

Petrified Dunes, Snow Canyon State Park

Snow Canyon Scenic Road

Other adventures in Washington County

Most popular routes in Washington County

Most popular attractions in Washington County

Get inspired with the komoot mobile app

Didn’t find what you were looking for?

Explore more

Get ready to conquer new peaks

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️