Walter's Wiggle loop from Zion Canyon

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Walter's Wiggle loop from Zion Canyon

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14,777

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Walter's Wiggle loop from Zion Canyon

01:55

9.68km

580m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

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Zion Wilderness

Zion National Park

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2.60 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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3.04 km

Scout Lookout – West Rim Trail, Zion National Park

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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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3.12 km

West Rim Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Instead of taking the tourist-crowded last trail to Angels Landing, it's better to turn left at Scout Lookout and walk the West Rim Trail. Here you hardly meet a soul.

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7.68 km

West Rim Trail Overlook – View of Zion Canyon

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Impressive view over the valley.

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7.82 km

West Rim Trail

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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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