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The Ultimate Southwest Vacation includes Zion National Park, Utah!
Stay in Mount Carmel Junction, the heart of the parks, and
visit the treasures of the Southwest.
Zion Park 12 miles
Grand Staircase 9 miles
Sand Dunes 11 miles
Dixie Forest 22 miles
Cedar Breaks 45 miles
Red Canyon 47 miles
Coyote Butte 57 miles
Bryce Canyon 60 miles
North Rim 85 miles
Toroweap 90 miles
Plan your Zion National Park Vacation with our Utah Maps and
Information
In these pages you will find insiders information on Zion National
Park lodging, adventures and hikes. This detailed guide includes road maps, park
maps, pictures, trail beta, backpacking, history, fees, geology, flora, fauna,
campgrounds, things for kids to do and even information on Zion's hidden treasures.
Making summer memories in the Utah National Parks and National
Monuments.
Utah!
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Zion
National Park Map
Directions to Zion National Park
From Salt Lake City: Travel I-15 south, past Beaver.
Exit on Hwy 20. Follow US-89 to Mount Carmel Junction. Take U-9 to Zion's east
entrance.
From Arizona: Travel 89A through Fredonia, Arizona
and Kanab Utah. Follow US-89 to to Mount Carmel Junction. Take U-9 to the east
park entrance.
From Las Vegas: Travel I-15 north. Take exit 16 and
travel through Hurricane. Make a right on U-9 at the second traffic light in
LaVerkin. Continue on U-9 to the south entrance of the park. U-9 through Zion
National Park is always open and is also called the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway.
Oversized
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Zion
Canyon Shuttle Information
The East Rim Trail and the
Observation Point Trail meet near Echo Canyon. The hiker is looking into the
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Zion Nat'l Park - Utah
6th day Itinerary for Zion Nat'l Park
Experience the Incredible Canyon Country Vacation
Zion Nat'l Park is open year-round
Tour: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7
East Rim: The East
Rim Trail is an incredible 10 mile hike. This hike has just about everything
putting the trail on many lists as one of the "best trails in Utah." With
all the competition in the state, that is saying a great deal! The 10 mile hike
starts at the east entrance of Zion Nat'l Park and travels along slick rock to
the top of a high mesa. There are some fun views from this section of the trail,
looking back at Checkerboard Mesa, but mostly this part climbs through forested
lands. Once up on top of the mesa things get interesting. Part of the trail is
along Echo
Canyon. Before the steep decent into Zion Canyon the East Rim Trail combines
with the Observation Point Trail and Echo Canyon. If the entrance is dry you
can hike into Lower Echo Canyon (slot canyon) for a while before deep pools of
water stop you. Enjoy the spectacular scenery during the downhill hike. The trail
finally ends at the Weeping Rock parking lot in Zion Canyon. The trail is hiked
this direction to avoid the steep climb up the Observation Point Trail. To avoid
looping, two vehicles must be used, obtain a drop off service or simply hitch
which is common in the park. Begin this hike early in the morning since the start
of the hike is hot and sandy. Bring plenty of water!
Other trails rivaling the East
Rim include the West
Rim, Angels
Landing and the Zion
Narrows.
Day Six - Relaxing choices
Coral Pink
Sand Dunes
Play time in the sand. The Coral Pink Sand Dunes is located on the east side
of Zion Natl Park. Although this park is a favorite spot for ATV use, there are
large areas only for those on foot.
Golf at the Thunderbird
Golf Course
Enjoy the lush and challenging 9 hole executive course on the east side of Zion
Natl Park. The green fees are only $10 a round! The pro shop is a good place
to relax with a drink and catch up on the games.
Fishing at Navajo Lake
or Duck Creek
Duck Pond and Duck Creek are favorite trout fishing spots. Across the highway
is the picturesque Navajo Lake. If relaxing with a fishing pole is your idea
of a vacation, Duck Creek is sure to please.
Day Six - Adventure Choices - There is backpacking galore
in Southern Utah!
The Best of the Best Adventures
Zion Narrows is on National Geographic Adventure Magazine's list as the "#5
top adventure in the US!" Hike a few miles through the Zion
Narrows or explore the incredible Angels
Landing Trail. Both of these trails are considered to be in the very top,
if not the best hikes in the entire state.
Canyon Country is a vacation grand slam!
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