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Stargazing in Zion National Park 🌌

Stargazing at Zion National Park — 7 hand-verified trails with the data below, and a guided option if you'd rather not plan it yourself.

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TONIGHT'S SKY · JUL 30 · LOCAL PARK TIME (MDT)

Sun & Moon

🌅6:35 AMSunrise
🌇8:41 PMSunset
📸8:05 PM–8:59 PMGolden hour
🌖Waning gibbousMoon · 99% lit
🌌Aug 13Next new moon — darkest skies

The moon rules the Milky Way: aim for the nights around Aug 13, when it's near-new — 99% lit tonight. Times are computed for Zion National Park's own timezone, not yours.

HAND-VERIFIED TRAIL DATA

Stargazing trails at a glance

TrailLengthGainDogKidsShade
Pa'rus Trail 3.3 mi 50 ft Yes 0+ 20%
Riverside Walk 2.2 mi 57 ft No 3+ 60%
Lower Emerald Pools 1.2 mi 69 ft No 5+ 50%
Canyon Overlook 1 mi 163 ft No 6+ 20%
Watchman Trail 3.3 mi 368 ft No 8+ 25%
The Narrows (Bottom-Up) 9.4 mi 334 ft No 8+ 40%
Angels Landing 5.4 mi 1500 ft No 12+ 15%
GUIDED OPTIONS

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🥾 Guided stargazing

Local outfitters who know the timing, the permits and the best light.

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Frequently asked

How many stargazing trails does Zion National Park have?

This guide is backed by 7 hand-verified trails — length, elevation gain and shade for each are in the data table above.

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