Hiking To Weeping Rock In Zion National Park
The Weeping Rock is a popular natural attraction located in Zion National Park, Utah.
This paved trail is a short but steep 0.4-mile out-and-back hike.
It is a large rock alcove that drips with water, creating a unique environment for plant life to thrive.
The name “weeping rock” comes from the continuous flow of water that appears to be weeping from the rock’s face.
Once at the Weeping Rock, visitors can stand beneath the alcove and feel the mist of the dripping water (you will get a bit wet).
The environment created by the continuous flow of water supports a unique ecosystem of hanging gardens and ferns that cling to the rock face.
Look for small trailside exhibits along the way identifying different species of plants.
Parts of the trail are slippery from the dripping springs so be sure to watch your step.
There wasn’t much vegetation hanging in the alcove when we visited, but it was still cool to experience. The views from Weeping Rock are pretty great.
This is another stop that will only take fifteen minutes and is worth it in my opinion for the whole family.
You must use the shuttle system provided by the park to access the trailhead for the hike.
Weeping Rock is stop #7.
