Weeping Rock in Zion National Park

With such beauty to offer and a short walk with moderate uphill climbs, many more people are finally discovering a trail that leads to Zion National Park's Weeping Rock. The rock has become a great source of interest for all ages, and is very popular with families. It is one lookout that should not be forgotten.

Zion National Park has some interesting features. One of these includes the Weeping Rock, which is only reached by a trail named in its honor. Most people are enticed by its wonderful scenery as well as a trail that is short, even though it has its challenges. In fact, the number of non-hikers choosing to visit the site is increasing dramatically every year.

The initial trail requires less than a ½ mile to do the roundtrip. The walk is moderate and steep in some minor sections, but generally exciting and not so difficult that it cannot be tackled by parents with children. Not surprising, it is Zion's shortest hiking trail, but truly one that is no different from the others when it comes to moss and watery locations. In fact, the water drips onto an alcove far below.

Permits are not needed for this trail as the trails is very well taken care off, though pavement cracks make it hard going for some wheelchair and strollers. It has also become popular with hikers because it is one of the most shaded and well cooled trails. In fact, water drips on everything including the hikers themselves, a great relief to them from the driving heat.

The entrance to the trail is through the parking lot by the same name. It is open from March to November and is the second most used trail in the park. There are washrooms at the end of the hike, but wandering off is not allowed.

The rock does live up to its name because it is continuously weeping water through vibrant hanging plants and alcoves on the canyon floor. In fact the water supply comes from high above in a slot canyon.