Arrival
After my trip to Las Vegas, I took a Salt Lake Express shuttle to St. George, a town near the national park. The bus was punctual, and I even arrived about 10 minutes early. I stayed at the St. George Inn & Suites, a motel that I can recommend. From there, you can take the Sun Tran bus to Springdale, the entrance to the national park. The buses come very frequently. Once you’ve paid the entrance fee to the park, you can take free buses that take you to the trails. However, there are also trails that you can only reach by car. I only visited trails that were accessible by bus.
Watchman Trail
The Watchman Trail begins at the park’s entrance, and you don’t even need a bus to reach it. The trail is relatively easy and takes about 1.5 to 2 hours to complete. When reaching its end, you’ll be rewarded with a view of The Watchman, a small mountain.
West Rim Trail
This is the trail with the nicest views. I spent an entire day hiking that trail, going as far as I could. I decided to return to the bus after I reached a huge canyon that you can see on the photos. However, it’s worth noting that you can actually spend multiple days exploring the entire trail.
The Narrows / Riverside Walk
This trail is located at the final bus stop of the national park. To reach The Narrows, you must first walk through the Riverside Walk trail, which will take approximately 30 minutes. Upon reaching The Narrows, you’ll hike through water. Therefore, it’s essential to wear sturdy boots, waterproof pants, and a pair of hiking poles. You can rent these items from a store near the park’s entrance, which I didn't do. So I couldn't go very far.
Other Trails
The other trails that I visited were: The Grotto Trail, Pa'rus Trail, Emerald Pools, Kayenta Trail, and Sand Bench Trail. I added a few photos of the nicest views.
Conclusion
I spent two days in Zion and I loved it. The West Rim Trail was my highlight, and I highly recommend it. I also appreciated that the park is conveniently accessible by public transportation.