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The Kayenta Trail connects the Emerald Pools Trail to the Grotto picnic area at Zion National Park in Utah. The trailhead is located at the Grotto shuttle stop along Zion Canyon Scenic Drive.
Kayenta Trail
After finishing the Emerald Pools Trail, rather than walking back the way I came, I opted to connect to the Kayenta Trail and walk to the Grotto. It’s a one mile one-way hike with moderate difficulty. There are a few drop-offs and it’s mostly downhill from the Emerald Pools Trail.
What I love most about the Kayenta Trail are the views. They’re some of the best in the entire park, at least from the Zion Canyon floor.
No matter what direction you’re looking, the scenery is amazing from this trail. The views of the mountains towering over both sides of the Virgin River are good enough for a postcard.
The Grotto
At the end of the trail is the Grotto, which is a large picnic area with bathroom facilities and a water bottle station. We had a nice lunch there before continuing on to the Weeping Rock Trail.
