Overview: Weeping Rock is an overhanging blind arch which rains every day of the year. The spring water seeping out of the rock 100 feet overhead takes nearly 2000 years to travel through the porous Navajo sandstone above. The percolation slows at the underlying dense, non-porous Kayenta sandstone layer, then follows a downhill course, raining on the observers below. Many spend 5 minutes here; time enough to take a few pictures and move on. However, Weeping Rock’s charm sometimes draws visitors to sit beneath its cascade of raindrops for hours. It may take more than just a few minutes to appreciate the geological magnificence here.

Trailhead: Exit the shuttle at Weeping Rock.

Mileage: .5 miles (.8 km)

Elevation Gain: 98 feet (30 meters)

Approximate Hike Time: 30 minutes, round-trip

Difficulty: Easy

Best Times of Day: Hike Weeping Rock trail early in the morning for a chance to sit and listen to the falling water in solitude.

Best Times of Year:
- When the spring wildflowers bloom, the moist environment along this trail is abundant with color.

- Summer storms produce dazzling waterfalls all around the Weeping Rock area.

Crowds: Easy access, short distance, and dramatic views make this one of the most crowded hikes in the Park. Choose an unpopular time of day to avoid the masses.

Don’t Miss:
- “Hanging gardens” of flowers and greenery growing from the thin cracks and crevices of the seeping walls surrounding Weeping Rock. Interpretive placards detail the natural history behind this unique ecological niche.
- The spectacular waterfall pouring out of Echo Canyon after big rains

Special Notes:
- The wide, paved path of Weeping Rock is easily accessibly for wheelchairs and strollers.