West Route Canal Trail
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Route Description for West Route Canal Trail
The West Route Canal Trail is a great little adventure for hikers experienced in light scrambling and route finding. This trail leads down a slot canyon where hikers will have to navigate frequent obstacles. Sturdy shoes with good grip are a must for this trail, as is lots of water and snacks. This trail is rarely visited, so it is a great place to spend the day on your own exploring the beauty of Zion National Park.
From the parking lot at the Many Pools Trailhead, walk down the road to the west to where the road bends sharply south. Make your way down into the wash on the south side of the road, and cross under the road through the culvert. Follow the wash into the canyon ahead. The West Route Canal Trail leads straight north for just over a mile to a point where the trail will become impassable.
Take your time, and enjoy clambering over obstacles and exploring this little canyon nook before turning back and following the same path back out.
Getting to the West Route Canal Trail Trailhead
The West Route Canal Trail begins at the unofficial Many Pools Trailhead. This trailhead is located about 9.0mi down route 9 east of Springdale, UT. About 0.9mi past the point where the road passes through the small tunnel, there is a pull off parking lot on the right (south) side of the road where you can park.Route Information
Backcountry Campground:
No
When to do:
April to November
Pets allowed:
No
Family friendly:
Older Children only
Route Signage:
Poor
Crowd Levels:
Low
Route Type:
Out and back
West Route Canal Trail Elevation Graph
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