Pa'rus Trail
What to Expect
Safety Advisory
Summer temperatures in Zion regularly push past 100 degrees, and this trail has long exposed stretches between the cottonwood groves — walk it early morning or evening and bring more water than you think you need.
Flash flood warnings apply near the Virgin River even on this mellow trail. If the sky upstream looks threatening or you hear a roar, move to higher ground immediately.
Trail Details
Pro Tips
Walk it at sunset heading toward Canyon Junction — the Watchman catches golden light that will make you forget every crowded shuttle ride you endured that day.
This trail doubles as a practical connector: bike or walk it from Watchman Campground to catch the shuttle at Canyon Junction instead of fighting the visitor center parking lot.
Come back after dark for some of the best stargazing in the park — the paved surface means you can walk safely with a headlamp, and the open river corridor gives you a wide swath of sky above the canyon walls.
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