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Travel to Zion National Park

editor — Sun, 12 Mar 2017 08:15:00 +0000

Angel’s Landing Images of/ from Angel ‘ s Landing One of the most memorable hikes in the entire National Park System is the 5.4-mile (roundtrip) adventure to Angel’s Landing. Calling it an adventure sells it short. The last 0.5-mile is a hair-raising experience that takes you along a knife-edge ridgeline with 500 foot drops on either side. The journey begins at Grotto Trailhead Parking Area, located just beyond Zion Lodge. Once you’ve arrived at the trailhead, immediately cross the Virgin River via a short suspension bridge. On the opposite side of the river, ignore Kayenta Trail and head north, making

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Zion National Park Guide for Tourist

editor — Sat, 11 Mar 2017 21:45:00 +0000

Directions (ZION) Zion National Park is in the very southwestern corner of Utah. Kolob Canyons is located in the park’s northwest corner and reached by taking Exit 40 off of I-15. Zion Canyon, the park’s most popular area, is accessed via UT-9. Directions to Zion Canyon are provided below. From Las Vegas (167 miles): Head east on I-15 through St. George, UT, all the way to Exit 16 for UT-9 toward Hurricane/Zion National Park. Take UT-9 east 32 miles to Zion Canyon Visitor Center. From Salt Lake City (312 miles): Head south on I-15 to exit 27 for UT-17 for

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Traveling in Zion National Park

editor — Sat, 11 Mar 2017 14:24:00 +0000

Backcountry Permits (ZION) A backcountry permit is required for all overnight trips in the backcountry, Narrows thru-hikes, Narrows day-hikes beyond Orderville Canyon, and all canyon trips requiring descending gear or ropes (including the Subway). Permits can be obtained at Zion Canyon Visitor Center’s Backcountry Desk or Kolob Canyons Visitor Center. They can be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis online from the park’s website for a $5 non-refundable fee per reservation. At least 25 percent of all permits are set aside for day-before/same-day walk-in visitors. If you attempt to secure a walk-in permit you should arrive the day before your

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Zion National Park Travel

editor — Fri, 10 Mar 2017 06:54:00 +0000

Hiking (ZION) Crossing the Virgin River Canyon Overlook Trail © Jason Rogers To truly appreciate the beauty of Zion, visitors must go for a hike. The park has a large network of well-maintained trails with trailheads conveniently located along Zion Canyon Scenic Drive (ZCSD), Zion – Mount Carmel Highway (ZMCH), Kolob Terrace Road (KTR), and Kolob Canyons Road (KCR). Whether you’re looking for a casual leg-stretching stroll, or a boot-pounding multi-day backpacking adventure, you can find it here. A few favorite short hikes are Weeping Rock (ZCSD), Hidden Canyon (ZCSD), Canyon Overlook (ZMCH), and Taylor Creek (KCR) Trails. Hidden Canyon

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