Walter's Wiggle – Kayenta Trail loop from Zion Canyon

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Walter's Wiggle – Kayenta Trail loop from Zion Canyon

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Walter's Wiggle – Kayenta Trail loop from Zion Canyon

03:30

9.17km

380m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

Tips

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Zion National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.28 km

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.

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2.51 km

Walter's Wiggle

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A set of 21 steep switchbacks that climb about 250 feet of elevation.

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2.95 km

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.

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3.20 km

Nice viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

For those who don't want to take the risk of climbing Angels Landing, there is a nice viewpoint over the valley just above on the West Rim Trail.

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4.59 km

West Rim Trail Overlook – View of Zion Canyon

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Impressive view over the valley.

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7.15 km

Kayenta Trail

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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 …

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7.58 km

Pond at Middle Emerald Pools

Highlight • Lake

The creek forms a small pond here at the base of the canyon wall before continuing on to Emerald Falls. This is a great place to stick your toes in the water and enjoy the views.

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8.99 km

West Rim Trailhead South

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

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9.17 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.16 km

2.92 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.65 km

3.45 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,600 m)

Lowest point (1,310 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 8 October

29°C

12°C

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Comments

September 14, 2024,🇺🇸 USA - Zion NP ☀️Angels Landing

A fellow traveler and I went on a private hike with our guide today 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 The rest of the group was allowed to take a little walk along the river...

You needed a permit for the last 100 meters of altitude - that's why we didn't go all the way to the top🤷🏼‍♀️

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June 7, 2023,Scout Lookout im Zion Canyon

I was out alone this morning. Luckily very early, later it got hot again. I forgot my sandwiches and a squirrel stole my apple while taking pictures. Luckily I still had marshmallows and enough water.
Very great prospects.
Steep but safe paths.

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March 28, 2023,Zion: Emerald Pool and Angels Landing

One of my top three hikings ever. While the walk up to Scout lookout is almost boring with the paved switchbacks, the final stretch is amazing. On my hike a bit tricky due to snow/ice in some places, i made it thanks to proper footwear - so come prepared

May 31, 2025,Zion: Wanderung zum Scout Lookout

One of the most spectacular hikes you can do in Zion National Park leads from Zion Canyon up hundreds of meters to the "Angels Landing" viewpoint – the final section is via a climbing path secured with chains. A permit is required for this final section, which (in all seriousness) is awarded by lottery.

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April 15, 2025,USA - Zion Nationalpark - Scotts Outlook

Gigantic canyons and amazing views.
Zion National Park is very touristy and crowded.
This tour could have been extended to include "Angels Landing." However, a permit is required for this. Because of the large number of people, the wire rope climb is not without its challenges...

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