Hop Valley Trail

The trail begins from the Kolob Terrace Road and wanders through the open fields with wide open views of the surrounding rock formations. As you near Hop Valley, the trail starts its descent. The valley floor of Hop Valley is breathtaking with its flat sandy bottom and vertical walls rising on both sides. The trail is very sandy and well worn. The campsites are at the far end of the valley before the steep descent into La Verkin Creek. This trail is best in the spring, summer and fall. The trail typically has snow in the winter that can remain until early spring. Camping is permitted in designated sites only.

 

Open Skies
The first section of the trail travels through an open valley with amazing views of the blue sky and red rocks that make this area famous.

 

Open Bottom Canyon
The Hop Valley Trail descends into an open bottom canyon with high walls on both sides. The style of the canyon gives a great feeling of strolling through the wilderness.

 

Hop Valley Campsite: A

Stock Use is permitted at this campsite.

Maximum Group Size Limit: 12
Maximun Stock Size Limit: 6
Availability: Online Calendar Reservation
Learn how to make an Online Reservation before your trip. Reservations must be converted into permits the day before, or day of the trip during regular Hours of Operation from the Wilderness Desk.
Site Description: This is a designated stock camp or suitable for large groups. The main trail crosses Hop Creek at this point to begin traveling through the forest towards the La Verkin Creek Junction. There is great shade provided by the ponderosa pine trees around the site.

 

Campsite A and view from the site

 

Hop Valley Campsite: B

Maximum Group Size Limit: 7
Availability: First-Come, First-Serve, Walk-In Basis
Permits must be obtained in person the day before, or day of the trip during regular Hours of Operation from the Wilderness Desk.
Site Description: This site is in a stand of large pines 100 yards from the park boundary fence. There is great shade provided by the ponderosa pine trees around the site.

 

Campsite B and view from the site

 

Basic Backpacking Information

 

Wilderness Trail and Campsite Descriptions

 

Backpacking Safety and Regulations

 

Water Sources in Zion

 

Make a Reservation for a Backpacking Permit