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Pine Creek WaterfallPine Creek is a wonderful place to go and escape the crowds and heat in Zion Canyon. This little known gem takes a little effort to get to, but once there, take your shoes off, wiggle your toes in the water and enjoy the day. Along the short, quarter-mile hike there is some boulder hopping that may be difficult for some. At a Glance Trailhead - From the east side of Zion National Park, pass through the Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel. Drive down the steep, winding switchbacks to the bottom of the hill where the road levels out. There is a small turnout on the right side of the road to park at. This area is called the Pine Creek Bridge. Canyon Junction, the spur to Zion Canyon is .25 miles from this area. If you see this junction you have gone too far. There is an obvious path of use from the parking area to the creek. Make your way along the creek to the waterfall. There are dirt paths along most of the obstacles, but be prepared to climb and scale rock. This is a beautiful area of Zion National Park where few venture. Dried streaks on the sandstone walls show where water levels have reached at different times. Pine Creek is a flash food area and should not be entered if it looks like it will rain or is raining up canyon.
There is flash flood debris along the sides of the creek as a reminder. Check the weather conditions before entering this area. The Zion Canyon Visitors Center has the current weather conditions posted and has flash flood warning information. Best Features Trail Options: Hiking past the Pine Creek Waterfall is an option. There is a trail to the right of the falls that goes to the top and then the Pine Creek route can be followed past the falls or begin higher in the creek and end at the waterfall. Please take care of this beautiful area. Break down any creations made in the sand and take all trash with you. Beta: Coordinates and other trail and canyoneering information by Zion Park search and rescue veteran team member Bo Beck and zionnational-park.com author Mary Cisneros. To post trip reports, offer corrections, updates, or for more information please visit the Zion National Park Forum Suggested Gear: A sturdy pair of shoes are recommend to hike the trails in Zion National Park. Many quality shoes will help grip the rocks and prevent injury.
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