Near Deertrap Mountain Trail
Deertrap Mountain Trail
Near Deertrap Mountain Trail
Deertrap Mountain Trail
Near Deertrap Mountain Trail
Deertrap Mountain Trail
Near Deertrap Mountain Trail
Overlook at deer trap, 35mm

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Deertrap Mountain Trail

4.3 (9 Ratings)
A relatively short journey to a rarely visited viewpoint.
10
mi
Distance
1,356
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsRiver/CreekViewsWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
10.04mi
Distance
1,356ft
Elevation Gain
1,356ft
Elevation Loss
45%
Max Grade
6,919ft
High Point
6,382ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Follow Deertrap Mountain Trail west, away from Cable Mountain Trail as it undulates in a serpentine manner to the rim of Zion Canyon. From the rim, you'll be able to view multiple points of interest: Mountain of the SunEmerald PoolThe Twin BrothersAngels LandingThe Court of the Patriarchs...and many more!

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Contributors
Tom Robson