Top 4 Zion National Park Adrenaline Activities

1.Via Ferrata / Rappel Adventure in East Zion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 224 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $119Our pick

Meet at Moqui Cave near Kanab, then ride an ATV through Cave Lakes Canyon to a guided Via Ferrata. You’ll climb an iron ladder up the canyon wall, enjoy the views, and rappel 180 feet back down. Guides including Wyatt, Keith, Andy, and Mickey are praised for calm coaching, making this a strong first Via Ferrata experience.

“I was scared to death to try this adventure, but I’m so glad I did! It was such a rewarding experience. Our guide was awesome. Very knowledgeable. Very chill, too, which helps a lot. He took tons of pictures and video for us so that we could focus on climbing. This activity is intimidating, but SO WORTH IT.”

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2.UTV Ride Climb and Rappel “Window to the Dunes” Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $139

Ride a UTV from Kanab through the dunes to Coral Cave, then climb an easy via ferrata and choose from three rappels. Guides such as Jack, Andy, and Wyatt provide patient instruction for beginners, seniors, and nervous first-timers. The two-hour outing suits ages 8 and up.

“Great experience. Jack and Andy were encouraging and patient with us. The activity was fun and safe.”

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3.“Tallest in Utah” Via Ferrata & Rappelling (4 hr)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $199

Climb three 250-plus-foot Via Ferrata pitches on private red and white rock near Zion with a guide such as Noah or Tyler. After reaching Top of the Rock, rappel four times, including a 165-foot drop into a small white-rock slot canyon. Equipment and water are provided for this four-and-a-half-hour outing.

“Great adventure! It gives the experience of climbing a canyon wall and rappelling in a relatively safe way. Noah, our guide, was extremely competent and calm. My wife has a slight fear of heights and Noah’s calm presence was a huge help.”

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4.East Zion Elk Heart Cliffs Via Ferrata and Rappelling (3Hr)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $179

At East Zion’s Elk Heart Cliffs, your guide leads you up two 250-plus-foot Via Ferrata pitches, then down two rappels into a small white-rock slot canyon. The tour lasts about three hours, includes all climbing gear and water, and limits the group to eight people. Whitney has guided the route for at least one outing.

“It was just the two of us with Whitney- she was relaxed and fun! We moved pretty quickly so we did an additional climb and rappel. Loved it! Ready for the next adventure!”

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