Utah’s Zion National Park boasts over 100 miles of hiking trails and towering rock formations that can reach 3,000 feet in height. FOX Weather’s Robert Ray takes us on a tour as we celebrate National Parks Week.
SPRINGDALE, Utah – A man was found dead Sunday on a trail in Zion National Park.
Park officials were notified about a dead hiker around 7:15 a.m. Sunday on the Canyon Overlook Trail.
Emergency medical services arrived at the scene and pronounced the 37-year-old man dead a short time later.
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The Canyon Overlook Trail is listed as one of Zion National Park’s moderate trails, which means it requires additional planning, such as proper footwear and bringing a supply of water. The moderate trails also have a higher elevation gain.
The Canyon Overlook Trail takes roughly one hour to hike and is 1 mile long, according to the park’s website.
Park officials said the hiker’s cause of death is being investigated by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.