November through March you can actually drive up the canyon. Parking at the visitors center inside the park can be difficult from May-September, so riding the shuttle into the park is a better option.
Explore Zion Canyonĭuring the summer months, the shuttle runs at six-minute intervals during the middle of the day. You will want a day pack to carry things in since you will be gone for the entire day. Stop at the local market to get water and snacks for the day. Return back to your accommodations by following highway 9 back into Springdale.Ĭheck into accommodations near Zion National Parkįor Dinner, eat at a restaurant in Springdale. This hike is great for people who want to see a beautiful overlook of Zion that don't necessarily like long hikes and it's great for kids. Cross the street and begin the easy 1 mile hike. The trailhead is at the parking lot just beyond the east entrance of the tunnel. If you time it right, the sunset will light up the whole canyon. This short moderate hike on a well-marked trail leads to an overlook offering incredible views of lower Zion Canyon. Park Fees: We recommend that you buy the $80 National Parks Pass that will allow you into all National Parks and Monuments. Day One: Zion National Parkĭrive from Las Vegas (168 miles) or Salt Lake City (314 miles) to Springdale, gateway to Zion National Park. Millions of years of erosion have created a spectacular display of cliffs, canyons, arches, bridges, red slickrock, and mountains that you will experience during your two-week travels. The canyons, sunsets, trails, colors, arches and rock formations will keep your camera busy so bring lots of film or flash memory and batteries. You will visit six national parks, two national monuments, one Navajo tribal park and pass by several state parks and other points of interest. See Utah's Grand Circle of National Parks in 11 Days, 10 Nights