Zion National Park reopens Weeping Rock Trail

Zion National Park reopened the Weeping Rock Trail and nearby Shuttle Stop 7 for pub­lic use on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025. The closure, in place since a November 2023 rockfall, allowed maintenance crews to repair trail tread, rail­ings, and stairs while geologists assessed the site.

NPS photo.

“We are pleased to once again welcome hikers back to Weep­ing Rock, one of Zion’s most cherished des­tinations,” said Jeff Bradybaugh, Zion National Park Su­perintendent. “At the same time, we urge all visitors to take their safety seriously, remain alert, and be mindful that rockfall is a natural and ongoing process in canyon ter­rain. Respecting clo­sures, following posted guidance, and exercis­ing personal responsi­bility are essential to ensuring that everyone can continue to safely enjoy this extraordi­nary place.”

Weeping Rock, one of Zion’s signature land­marks, is known for its dripping alcove and lush hanging gardens formed as groundwa­ter seeps through the Navajo Sandstone. The trail to this alcove is a short but steep 0.4-mile walk, climb­ing 98 feet. Thanks to the efforts of Zion’s Trail Crew, the path now features repaired stairways and railings, new sandstone curbing and colored-concrete tread designed to blend with the surroundings and traction-textured to enhance safety. The site remains under active monitoring by Zion’s physical science team.

Other destinations previously accessible from the Weeping Rock Trail, including Hidden Canyon and the East Rim Trail to Observation Point, remain closed.

Visitors are remind­ed that Zion National Park is a geologically active area, where ero­sion and rockfall are natural processes that shape the canyons and mesas. Conditions can change quickly, and visitors should always check park alerts and current conditions be­fore traveling.