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Zion long weekend

Slot canyons, river wades, big walls. Three nights tent camping inside the park's drive radius.

UT 3 nights tent couple water, summit views, photography

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We'll match this trip's vibe against live campsite, trail, fire and weather data and return a real itinerary you can save.

What the trip looks like

Day 1, settle in

Roll into the canyon by early afternoon, set up camp, take the shuttle to the Riverside Walk for sunset.

Camp
Watchman or South Campground inside the park, riverside loop preferred.
Trails
  • Riverside Walk (paved, 2.2 mi RT)
  • Pa'rus Trail (3.5 mi RT)
Activities
camp setup, shuttle the canyon, river-bank dinner, stargaze from camp

Day 2, the big hike

Up at first light for Angels Landing or the West Rim if you have permits, back down by mid-afternoon, swim recovery.

Camp
Same campsite, don't pack up.
Trails
  • Angels Landing (5.4 mi RT, permit)
  • Observation Point via East Mesa (7 mi RT)
Activities
alpine start, summit views, river swim recovery, deli stop in Springdale

Day 3, water day

Wade the Narrows up to Wall Street, turn around at lunch, drive home golden hour.

Camp
Pack out morning, day-use stays.
Trails
  • The Narrows bottom-up (up to 8 mi RT)
  • Emerald Pools loop (3 mi RT)
Activities
river wade, lunch in the canyon, drive home

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