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| Checkerboard Mesa |
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| East Zion |
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| Angels Landing |
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| Angels Landing |
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| Emerald Pools Fall |
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| Emerald Pools |
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| Observation Point Trail |
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| Observation Point Trail |
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| Road Ride |
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| Mountain Biking |
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| Tubing |
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| The Narrows |
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| The Narrows |
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| The Narrows |
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| Eagle Crags Trail |
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| Great White Throne |
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| Canyoneering |
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| Temple of Sinewava |
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| Zion National Park Visitor's Center and Museum, www.zionpark.org
As with Zion National Park, these centers are open year round providing
educational information, exhibits, films, and bookstore.
Zion Canyon Scenic Drive
Seven mile drive through main canyon in Zion National Park. Shuttle
required April-October. Check with park for RV restrictions.
Zion's East Side and Mt. Carmel Junction
Scenic 13 mile drive through Zion tunnel to unique, but equally beautiful
scenery, sandstone formations, and hiking on plateau. Check with park
for RV restrictions.
Seminars and Workshops - Zion National Park, www.nps.gov/zion
Activities, news, visitor information, guided hikes, ranger talks,
and junior ranger program offered.
Zion Canyon Field Institute, www.zionpark.org
Offering a wide variety of workshops and seminars.
Zion Canyon Visitors Bureau, www.zionpark.com
Events and activities year round including Butch Cassidy 10K Run, Jazz
and Arts Festival, St. Patrick's Day, Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair,
and Fourth of July celebrations.
Hiking
Excellent hiking available in park and surrounding area year round.
Always check on weather with rangers at Visitors Center for special
conditions and potential hazards. See hiking detail at bottom of page.
Outfitter and Guide Services
Local companies provide guided tours including canyoneering,
mountain climbing, and backcountry expeditions. Outfitting
services including water shoes and hiking sticks for the Narrows hike
up the Virgin River.
Biking
Cyclists may ride the Pa'rus Trail or main roads within Zion National
Park. The Zion Scenic Drive within the park is perfect for riding
April-October because traffic is reduced to shuttles and individuals
with lodging reservations. Springdale, BLM land, and the surrounding
area offers excellent road riding conditions. Great mountain biking
in local mountains and at Brian Head Mountain. We are happy to provide
details and referrals for rentals if needed.
Photography
Zion is beautiful to photograph in any season - spring flowers, summer
thundershowers, fall colors, and winter snow dusting the sandstone peaks.
Sunrise and sunset lighting is incredible.
Horseback Riding
Local company provides guided horseback riding in Zion, Bryce and the
Grand Canyon. Please call 435/772-3810 for additional information.
River Tubing - www.ziontubing.com
Rent tubes for an exciting float down the Virgin River. Rentals usually
are available May-October, water permitting. May and early summer are the
best time of year to tube.
Local Artists/Shopping
Local artists exhibit artwork, ceramics, jewelry, and photography at
local shops, restaurants, and galleries. Rock and fossils shops, clothing,
and antiques can also be found.
Movies
Giant screen theatre at the entrance to Zion National Park showing
Imax and Hollywood Movies. Open year-round, www.zioncanyontheatre.com.
Visit www.southernutah.com/movies for additional theaters in St. George.
Concerts/Theatres
Tanner Amphitheater, www.dixie.edu/tanner - A 2000 seat outdoor
amphitheater surrounded by the cliffs of Zion National Park.
Bumbleberry Playhouse, 435/772-3611
Local theatre with musical performances.
Tuacahn Outdoor Theatre, St. George, 800/SHOWUTAH.
Utah Shakespearean Festival, Cedar City, 800/752-9859
Tony award winning theatre with summer and fall seasons featuring
the works of Shakespeare and other playwrights.
Dining
There is a variety of restaurants to choose from including casual and
upscale dining. Several restaurants, including Zion Lodge, offer year
round dining. Menu guides provided in rooms.
Markets
Take advantage of your refrigerator in your kitchenette! Local markets
and convenience stores for grocery shopping including an organic
fruit market. If driving to Springdale from the South, the towns of
Hurricane and LaVerkin have full size grocery stores.
Services
Emergency services, medical clinic, post office, library, restaurants
with internet access, bank, atm machines, and realtors.
Hurricane and LaVerkin.
Full size grocery stores, Sky Mountain Golf Course, shopping and
restaurants approximately 30 minutes from Zion.
St. George, Utah
Snow Canyon State Park, Red Rock Canyon State Park, Silver Reef Mining
Town, St. George Temple, historic tours, Costco, shopping mall,
factory outlet mall, many golf courses including miniature golf,
and restaurants. Approximately 45 minutes from Zion. For additional
information, visit www.stgeorgechamber.com.
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Hiking Detail
Zion Park
Weeping Rock. 0.5 mi/0.8 km. Avg. time 1.2 hours with 98 ft ascent.
Short, but steep with minor drop offs. Paved trail ends at a rock
alcove with dripping springs. Trailside exhibits.
Pa'rus Trail. 3.5 mi/5.6 km. Avg. time 1 ½ hour with 50 ft accent.
Easy. Paved trail follows Virgin River from south campground
to Canyon Junction.
Riverside Walk/Temple of Sinewava. 2.0 mi/3.3 km. Average time 1 1/2
hours with 57 ft ascent. Easy with minor drop offs. Paved trail
follows Virgin River along bottom of narrow canyon. Trailside exhibits.
The Narrows. As a day hike, continue upstream beyond the end of the
Riverside Walk at Temple of Sinewava. No permit required for hiking
out and back. A permit and shuttle to Chamberlain?s Ranch is required
for all-day hike and for backpacking.
The Three Patriarchs. 10 minute scenic walk to lookout with excellent
view of The Three Patriarchs.
Lower Emerald Pool. 1.2 mi/1.9 km. Avg. 1 hour with 69 ft. ascent.
Easy. Minor drop offs. Paved trail to lower pool and waterfalls.
Middle Emerald Pools. 2.0 mi/3.3 km. Avg. 2 hours with 150 ft ascent.
Moderate with long drop offs. Loop trail to lower, middle,
and upper pools.
Upper Emerald Pools. 0.3 mile from Middle Pool Trail.
Moderate, one-way with 200 ft ascent. A sandy rocky tail climbs to
the base of the cliff and occasional waterfall.
The Grotto. 0.5 mile one-way. Easy and level. Trail connects Zion
Lodge to The Grotto Picnic Area. Can be linked with Emerald Pools
and Kayenta trails for a 3- mile loop hike.
Kayenta. 1 mile, one-way. Moderate with 150 ascent. Unpaved climb
to a sandstone ledge. Trail connects The Grotto picnic area to
Emerald Pools.
Canyon Overlook. 1.0 mi/1.6 km. 1 hour with 163 feet ascent.
Moderate with long drop offs, mostly fenced. Rocky, uneven trail ends
at spectacular viewpoint of lower Zion Canyon and Pine Creek Canyon.
Watchman. 2.0 mi/3.3 km. 2 hours with 368 ft. ascent.
Moderate with minor drop offs. Ends at viewpoint of the Watchman, lower
Zion Canyon, Oak Creek Canyon, and town of Springdale.
Hidden Canyon. 2.0 mi/3.2 km. 3 hours with 850 ft. ascent.
Strenuous with long drop offs. Not for anyone fearful of heights.
Ends at mouth of narrow canyon behind the Great White Throne.
Angles Landing. 5.0 mi/8.6 km. 4 hours with 1488 ft. ascent.
Strenuous with long drop offs and narrow trail. Not for anyone fearful
of heights. Ends at summit high above Zion Canyon. Last 0.5 mi/0.8 km
follows steep, narrow ridge where chains have been added.
Observation Point. 8.0 mi/12.0 km. 5 hours with 2148 ft. ascent.
Strenuous. Climb through Echo Canyon to Observation Point.
Excellent views of Zion Canyon. Trail gives access to other East
Rim Plateau trails such as Cable Mountain and Deertrap Mountain.
Sand Bench Trail. 3.6 mi/5.8 km. 3 hours with 500 ft. ascent.
Moderate, loop trail passes ancient landslide and Streaked Wall.
Good views of lower Zion Canyon and the Three Patriarchs. Great winter
hike. Trail used by horses in summer.
Kolob-Timber Creek Overlook. 1.0 mi/1.6 km. ½ hour with 100 ft. ascent.
Moderate. Follow ridge top to small peak with views of Timber Creek,
Kolob Terrace, and Pine Valley Mountains.
Kolob-Taylor Creek. 5.0 mi/8.6 km. 4 hours with 450 ft. ascent.
Moderate. Follows Middle Fork of Taylor Creek past two homestead
cabins to Double Arch Alcove.
Kolob Arch. 14 mi/22 km. 8 hours with 699 ft. descent.
Strenuous. Follows Timber and LaVerkin Creeks and ends at Kolob Arch,
possibly world's largest freestanding arch.
West Rim Trail, East Rim Trail, Lava Point Deertrap Mountain and
Cable Mountain. Detailed information on these all-day hikes to be
posted shortly.
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