Plan a fun family adventure at Zion National Park. Nature comes alive for kids, as they experience Zion National Park. Plan your family trip so that your kids can play and learn run facts about animals, geology and hike trails suited for them.

The key to an amazing and stress free trip is to plan the adventure so it's fun for the kids and parents and, yet, not too tiring.

Kid Fun Hikes and Biking in Zion

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Weeping Rock - .5 mile round trip to a charming alcove. The short hike is steep but most kids have no problem with it.

Riverside Walk - 2 miles round trip, along a flat paved path that runs along the North Fork of the Virgin River. Kids love this shady trail and the riparian habitats along the way. Bikng and Strollers can be used on this trail.

Pa'rus Trail - 3.5 mile round trip along the Virgin River. This trail is paved and great for bikes and strollers. The trailhead begins at Canyon Junction and can be cut short by stopping at the museum and jumping on the shuttle.

Canyon Overlook - 1 mile round trip to a magnificent view of lower Zion Canyon . The trailhead is at the east side of the Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel.

Emerald Pools - 3 miles to the various Emerald Pools. Take the Zion Canyon Shuttle to the trailhead for this hike. Kids will enjoy the Lower Emerald Pool Trail. Its an easy hike, it's shady and it's gorgeous.

For the older kids who want adventure and a tough hike, but without unnecessary dangers

East Rim - A spectacular 10 mile one-way trail that begins on the east side of Zion and ends in Zion Canyon. The start of the trail is hot so start early in the day. The end of the trail is a strenuous downhill hike which kids love, but can be hard on adults knees.  Two vehicles are needed to set this one up, or hike back to the East Rim Trailhead and your vehicle.

Zion Narrows - This is for taller and older children only. The Zion Narrows involves hiking through the North Fork of the Virgin River. The first 3 miles into the canyon will take you to the narrowest section of the hike. This is one of the most incredible adventures in the US according to National Geographic Online Magazine and Backpackers magazine.

Classic Trails that have steep exposed cliffs, slippery foot holds near cliffs and are extremely strenuous for kids

Angels Landing - Dangerous, narrow cliffs. Uncertain footholds. Strenuous climb. Trail can be hot.

Observation Point- Its an extremely strenuous climb up and steep downward trek on the return.

Hidden Canyon - Dangerous cliffs and uncertain footholds. Few children will enjoy the strenuous climb up the hillside.