Parus Trail,
Zion National Park

Located 14.7 miles from Hildale, Utah (UT)
4 Stars
3,928 Steps 1  (1.8 mi)
Trails National Parks Zion Parus Trail

The Pa'rus Trail is a paved trail accessible to wheelchairs and bicycles. One of the trailheads is located near the Zion Canyon Visitor Center. The trail follows the Virgin River to Canyon Junction and crosses the river at several locations via wooden bridges. There is a shuttle bus service along this route for the return journey, or you can turn around and hike the same trail back and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Zion National Park.

Parus Trail

Elevation

The Parus Trail has a maximum elevation of 4,006 ft., a minimum elevation of 3,890 ft. and an elevation range of 116 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
1.8 mi3,890 ft4,006 ft116 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
53 min8.8106 ft0 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
50 min0.00 ft106 ft
Data Accuracy
5 Stars
Data Reliability
5 Stars

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Parus Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: The Guardian Angels, UT
  2. North Topo Map: Temple of Sinawava, UT
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Clear Creek Mountain, UT
  4. West Topo Map: Springdale West, UT
  5. Topo Map: Springdale East, UT
  6. East Topo Map: The Barracks, UT
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Smithsonian Butte, UT
  8. South Topo Map: Hildale, UT
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Elephant Butte, UT

Difficulty

The following chart illustrates the difficulty of hiking the Parus Trail compared to two other trails. The x-axis is cumulative elevation gain and the y-axis is maximum elevation. The length of the trail is reflected in the size of the bubble.

FAQ

What is the length of the Parus Trail?

The length of the trail is 1.8 miles (2.9 km) or 3,928 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Parus Trail?

A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 53 minutes in one direction and in 50 minutes in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

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Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.

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