Riverside Walk

Hiking trail Springdale, Utah, United States

What to expect

Riverside Walk is a 2.2-mile paved trail in Zion National Park, suitable for families and hikers of all levels, offering stunning views of the Virgin River and surrounding canyon walls, with accessible pathways and exhibits along the way

Plan your family visit to the Riverside Walk with these blog insights 👇

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This family's experience:

Activities: We hiked the Riverside Walk trail alongside the Virgin River

Highlights: It’s one of the best places to spot the 80 different species of mammals that live in the park ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We hiked the Riverside Walk trail, which was a great way to experience the beauty of the canyon. We enjoyed the views and the river

Highlights: The kids had a great time running around the banks of the Virgin River, especially at the end of the hike where there was plenty of space to play ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We did the riverside walk, which starts at the last stop of the park shuttle and leads into the river narrows

Highlights: The kids had a lot of fun running free, climbing on rocks, and playing by the river ✨

Southern Utah National Parks with Kids: One Week Winter Road Trip

This family's experience:

Activities: We hiked the Riverside Walk trail and enjoyed the beautiful scenery

Highlights: The kids loved playing in the snow and we enjoyed the views ✨

Zion National Park Winter Visit

This family's experience:

Activities: We hiked the Riverside Walk, which was almost entirely flat and led to the mouth of the Narrows

Highlights: The scenery was breathtaking throughout the hike and well worth the 2-mile out-and-back walk ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We hiked the trail and enjoyed the stunning views of the Virgin River

Highlights: The kids loved the easy and accessible trail ✨