USA Riverside Walk

The last stop on Zion National Park’s free shuttle is at the Temple of Sinawava. The "Riverside Walk" trail starts there and serves also as the starting point for the popular Zion Narrows "bottom-up" hike. The trail is paved for one mile and is technically wheelchair accessible but there are several short but steep sections that would be challenging without assistance. At the end of the paved section, several steps lead down to the water’s edge where the Narrows begins. There are access points all along the Riverside Walk that lead to the bank of the Virgin River. Whether you intend to hike the Narrows or not, it’s a beautiful stroll full of photo opportunities.

There are numerous cascades along the Riverside Walk. A tripod, polarizing filter, and ND filter would all be useful.

When the park shuttles are running, visitors who are staying at Zion National Park Lodge are permitted to drive into the canyon only as far as Zion National Park Lodge. Otherwise, private vehicles are not allowed to turn north at Canyon Junction into Zion Canyon. When the shuttles are NOT running (8-10 weeks during winter), private vehicle can drive into Zion Canyon all the way to the end of the road at the Temple of Sinawava shuttle stop where there is a large parking lot. When the shuttles ARE running, you can get on/off the shuttle at the Visitor Center or at any of the eight shuttle stops in Zion Canyon. There are restrooms and a water bottle filling station at the Temple of Sinawava shuttle stop.