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Sand Bench Trail

Intermediate Intermediate
 3.8 (15)
  1. Areas
  2. UT
  3. …Southwestern Utah
  4. …Zion National Park
  5. Zion Canyon
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“A lollipop trail that traverses the remains of a massive ancient landslide. ”

Tom Robson
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4.1

Miles

6.5

KM

Point to Point

4,735' 1,443 m

High

4,272' 1,302 m

Low

608' 185 m

Up

677' 206 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (3°)

21%

Max Grade (12°)

Dogs No Dogs

Features Birding · Fall Colors · River/Creek · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

This is a commercial horse trail from March to October.

Description

Hike atop a massive landslide under The Sentinel. The trail is characterized by deep sand and little shade, so be sure to bring plenty of water and a can-do mentality. Due to the loose nature of this trail, be prepared for forward progress to be a little slower than normal.

Flora & Fauna

Cacti, wild turkeys, mule deers.

Contacts

Land Manager: National Park Service - Zion National Park

Shared By:

Tom Robson
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Trail Ratings

  3.8 from 15 votes

#6

in Zion Canyon

#10258

Overall
  3.8 from 15 votes
5 Star
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4 Star
33%
3 Star
33%
2 Star
7%
1 Star
0%
Trail Rankings

#6

in Zion Canyon

#332

in Utah

#10,258

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Photos

The Spearhead / Mt. Zion
May 10, 2019 near Springdale, UT
Sand Bench Trail (Mt. Zion/The Spearhead, Angels Landing in the distance)
May 12, 2019 near Springdale, UT
A couple of Mule Deer soaking up the sun on a cold December morning.
Dec 5, 2016 near Springdale, UT
View from the trail
Jan 20, 2023 near Springdale, UT
The Spearhead / Mt. Zion
May 10, 2019 near Springdale, UT
Sand Bench Trail at Court of Patriarchs.
Jan 4, 2024 near Springdale, UT

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Check-Ins

Apr 19, 2024
John Eversmeyer
1.5mi — 0h 51m
Jan 4, 2024
Stewart Carnes
May 11, 2023
George Vogel
Jan 23, 2023
Raphael Rosenbaum
Mar 28, 2022
Paul Herzog
Sep 21, 2021
joel volterra
Jun 20, 2021
Nick Barendregt
Started and ended at Zion lodge. Pretty nice hike and very quiet on the trails. 5.4mi — 2h 44m
Nov 21, 2020
David Hitchcock
Great views in the Court of the Patriarchs, lose the crowds of the Canyon out here.

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