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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
Vehicle Information
Zion
Canyon Shuttle Information
The delightful stream under Weeping Rock. Zion National Park is a magnificent work of nature that no other place can surpass. Dellenbaugh of the Powell party wrote: "...we are impressed with the marvelous beauty of outline, the infinite complication of these titanic buttes.
Beta: Coordinates and other trail and canyoneering information
by Zion Park search and rescue veteran team member Bo
Beck and www.zionnational-park.com author Tanya Milligan.
To post trip reports, offer corrections, updates, or for more
information please visit the Zion
National Park Forum
Suggested
Gear: A sturdy pair of shoes are recommend to hike the trails in Zion National
Park. Many quality shoes will help grip the rocks and prevent injury. Experienced
Zion hikers and canyoneers like the La Sportiva Exum Ridge. This shoe is great
for hiking, bouldering and canyoneering.
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Grotto Trail
The Grotto Trail is a short dirt path connecting Zion Lodge with the Grotto Picnic Area. Several of Zion's more popular trails begin or end at the Grotto Picnic Area including Angels Landing, Kayenta Trail, West Rim, Lady Mountain and even technicalslot canyons such as Behunin Canyon.
Grotto Trail at a Glance
Day Hike: Short connector trail
Trail Map: Zion National Park Map
Trail Distance: Total Round Trip: 1 mile/1.6km
Accessible Trail: Yes
Trail Usage: Moderate
Difficulty: Easy
Sun Exposure: Shady
Permits: Not required.
Trail Conditions: Well maintained, dirt path.
Trailhead: Grotto picnic area
Trailend: Zion Lodge
Best Season: Year-round.
Trail Access: From Zion Lodge or Grotto Picnic area.
Restrooms: Zion Lodge and Grotto Picnic Area
Water availability: Water bottles can be filled at the Grotto Picnic area or the Zion Lodge.
See our vacation planning section for classic Zion National Park trails or glance at our favorite Zion National Park trails list or choose from a complete Zion National Park hiking guide. Get on the Zion Canyon Shuttle to hike the trail on this page.
The Grotto
The Grotto Picnic area is the only picnic area in the main section of the park other than the small area near the Zion Nature Center. Most of the day that area is used by the kids program. There are fire grates at the Grotto, picnic tables, water and restrooms. Wood gathering is not permitted inside the park boundaries.
Zion Lodge
Zion Lodge is a rustic setting with motel units, cabins, a fast food shop and restaurant. Zion Lodge was built in 1917 to accommodate the early visitors to Zion Canyon. The park was smaller until the tunnel was built which allowed traffic to flow through the park from the current south entrance to the east entrance. Zion National Park is Utah's oldest and most visited National Park.
Trail options - Hike along the Grotto Trail from Zion Lodge to the Kayenta Trail and loop back to the Zion Lodge via the Emerald Pools Trail.
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