Red Reef trail

By Wendy and Justin in the Zion And Surrounding Area Guide
trailhead hiking / walking
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Short, scenic hike that is popular (parking fills fast); dino prints nearby

    • Part of Red Cliffs National Conservation Area
    • 1.5 mile rt easy, scenic hike with arches and pictographs that becomes a wet slot after the moki steps (after that, can be ankle to neck deep; class 2-3 hiking; may want rope/webbing; up to 5 miles 1 way)
    • Very popular so parking fills fast on weekends and spring/fall - arrive EARLY; if all designated day-use parking is full, visitors may use the White Reef Trailhead as an overflow lot (per BLM)
    • Also dino footprints nearby trail head (see Gaia)
    • $5 for day use or America the Beautiful pass
    • Directions to Trailhead. Take Interstate 15 north to Exit 22. At the end of the off-ramp, turn right onto Old Highway 91. Travel south 2 miles and turn right. Continue under two freeway tunnels (tunnels restrict vehicle size to less than 12 feet in height and width) and follow the paved road for 1.3 miles into the campground.
The Red Reef
The Red Reef
The Red Reef
Bonus: a petroglyph
Bonus: a petroglyph
Bonus: a petroglyph
The moki steps were a bit sketchy, but a better option than the pool.
The moki steps were a bit sketchy, but a better option than the pool.
The moki steps were a bit sketchy, but a better option than the pool.

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Last updated: October 30, 2024