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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

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.

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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.

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Zion Photo: Backpacking in Zion National Park is an experience few will forget. Forge into the vertical world of Zion's magnificent monoliths, plunge into the waters of the Zion Narrows and explore the spectacular East and West Rims of the park.

Backpacking Zion National Park

A permit is required for these backpack trips

Permits are required for all overnight trips and technical hikes in Zion National Park. Permits may be obtained in advance by calling the Zion National Park backcountry desk: 1.435.772.0170. Open fires, firearms, and pets are not allowed in the backcountry. Special transports to and from hikes that end far from where the hike began are available for a fee. For information on transports and rock climbing contact the backcountry desk.

Zion National Park Backpacking

The East Rim is a spectacular trail that can be done as a rushed day hike, or combined with Cable Mountain and Deertrap for an overnight backpack.
A permit is required for overnight hikes.

This is a 15.8 mile round trip backpack that begins on the East Rim Trail. Begin the hike at the east entrance to the park by the entrance station. The start of the trail is hot so begin the hike early in the day.
A permit is required for overnight hikes.

The Deertrap Mountain backpack is 8.8 miles/14.2km from East Rim trailhead to the rim at Deertrap Mountain (one way). Begin the trail at the east entrance to Zion National Park. The first 5.5 miles of the hike shares the trail with the East Rim Trail.
A permit is required for overnight hikes.

West Rim Backpack:
Lava Point to Zion Canyon

This incredible 14.4 mile backpack begins at Lava Point (7760'), in the Kolob section of the park and requires a car shuttle or double the mileage. The hike ends in Zion Canyon where shuttle service is usually available from late March to mid-October. The hike begins to get interesting in about a mile on the second day as the trail descends into Zion Canyon. The trail edges Phantom Valley, and travels another 3.5 miles to Cabin Spring. Make sure to hike the spur out to Angels Landing.
A permit is required for overnight hikes.

This is not a backpack but can be added to the West Rim backpack. After Angels Landing the trail travels down into Zion Canyon down Walters Wiggles, through Refrigerator Canyon and down to the Grotto Picnic Area in Zion Canyon where the shuttle picks up hikers.

Begin the Zion Narrows backpack at Chamberlains Ranch (private property) and end at the Temple of Sinawava in Zion Canyon. If you arrange your own drop-off, it is a good idea to have a 4-wheeler to make the drive through the muddy dirt road to Chamberlains Ranch. A car shuttle will be required.
A permit is required for overnight hikes.

To begin the magnificent Parunuweap Route, park at one of the small pullouts just south of the Checkerboard Mesa view point. Much of the hike is wading through the east fork of the virgin river. Stay overnight and explore the side canyons. No backcountry permit is required for this backpack since much of it is outside the park boundaries.

The 16.4 miles/26.4km round trip, Chinle Trail is a low desert trail is located outside the popular boundaries of the park.The trail ends at a nice waterfall near Coalpits Spring and is best hiked in the cooler months of the year including in the winter.
A permit is required for overnight hikes.

The Coalpits Trail is 14 miles/22.5km round trip, that follow the low desert terrain. In fact, it is the lowest point in Zion National park at 3666'/1117m. The trail traverses a pinyon-juniper desertscape along the Coalpits drainage near the base of the Cougar Mountain wilderness area and ends in a canyon with a backdoor view of Bishopric, Towers of the Virgin and the Altar of Sacrifice. This trail is best hiked during the cooler months of the year. Nice winter hike.
A permit is required for overnight hikes.

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