Zion National Park Information
Zion Park fees, visitors center, tunnel restrictions and escorts, East Zion, Zion Canyon, Zion Campgrounds, favorite sites in Zion, human history, petroglyphs, air quality, Zion shuttle schedule, park adventures and activities.
Zion National Park
Photo - Angels Landing
An introduction to Zion National Park. Navigating Zion National Park and Zion Canyon. The proximity of Zion to other nearby parks and monuments.
Photo - Zion Visitors Center
The Zion Canyon Visitors Center: Hours of operation, ranger programs, accessibility, First aid station, new construction, environmentally friendly visitors center. Zion Canyon tours. The Zion Human History Museum.
Highway 9 through Zion Park
Photo - Highway 9 through Zion Park
Highway 9 travels from the south entrance of Zion National Park through the east entrance to Mt. Carmel Junction where it intersects with Highway 89.
Zion National Park History
Photo - Petroglyphs Canyon
Ancient history of the inhabitants living in Zion Canyon. The early Mormon settlers in Zion Canyon. How the park got its name.
Photo - Pine Creek Falls, Mt. Spry & Beehives.
Park fees, free fee day. Tunnel restrictions, escorts, oversized vehicles. Highway 9 is always open.
Photo - Middle Pine Creek
Great White Throne, Checkerboard Mesa, Zion Mt. Carmel Tunnel, Kolob Arch, Angels Landing, Zion Canyon, Court of the Patriarchs, Cathedral Mountain, Big Bend, Zion Narrows, Virgin River, Sentinel, Watchman, Great Arch. West Temple, Sundial, Temple of Sacrifice, Twin Brothers, Mount Spry, East Temple, Mount Kinesava , Streaked Wall, Mountain of the Sun and Cable Mountain.
Photo - Trail to Parunuweap Canyon
East Zion National Park: Checkerboard Mesa, Zion Mt. Carmel Tunnel, East Rim Trail, East Zion Hoodoos, slickrock.
Photo - Zion Narrows
Zion Canyon Trails - Angels Landing, Hidden Canyon, Weeping Rock, Observation Point, Zion Narrows, Gateway to the Narrows (Riverside Walk), Sand Bench horse trail. Temple of Sinawava. Zion Canyon Shuttle.
Photo - Orderville Canyon
A list of Zion Park trails that either go through water or lead to pools and waterfalls.
Photo - Hiker on Angels Landing, Hiker in Spry Canyon and Zion Park SAR member climbing.
An overview of all the trails and routes in Zion National Park. This guide includes the popular classic Zion National Park trails and the hidden and relatively unknown routes and trails in the park. The hikes are listed from easiest to hardest.
Photo - Emerald Pools, Angels Landing
An overview of all the trails located in Zion Canyon. Three Patriarchs, Emerald Pools, Angels Landing, West Rim, Sand Bench, Weeping Rock, Hidden Canyon, Middle Echo Canyon, Observation Point, Menu Falls, Riverside Walk, Zion Narrows, Grotto, Kayenta.
Photo - Pine Creek
An overview of the trails not in Zion Canyon: Pa'rus, Canyon Overlook, Watchman, East Rim, Cable Mountain, Cable Mountain, Deertrap Mountain, Zion Narrows, Orderville Canyon, Parunuweap Canyon, Hidden Gardens, Hidden Arch, Checkerboard Arch, East Mesa, Cave Canyon, Gifford Canyon, Petroglyphs Canyon, Pine Creek, Pine Creek Falls and various slot canyons.
Photo: Zion Canyon from Angles Landing
Find out which are the best hikes to the best view points, the best Zion trails all-around and the best easy Zion trails.
Winter trails, roads, winter temperatures, winter shuttle use, slot canyons, skiing and south Zion desert trails.
Zion Park Trail Descriptions
Photo - Hiking Angels Landing
The spectacular Angels Landing Trail in Zion Canyon.
Photo - Weeping Rock
The short and beautiful Weeping Rock Trail.
Photo - View from Observation Point
A strenuous 4 mile climb to a spectacular view of Zion Canyon.
Photo - Hidden Canyon
This trail is a uphill climb to a nice hidden canyon with some pot holes often filled with water.
Photo - Emerald Pools
A moderate hike up to three different pools.
Photo - Zion Narrows
Zion Narrows is a famous and incredible slot canyon trail through the waters of the Virgin River.
(Riverside Walk)
This popular and easy hike was once called Gateway to the Narrows, but now it is usually referred to as the Riverside Walk.
Photo - Pa'rus Trail
Pa'rus bicycle trail in Zion National Park runs along the Virgin River. The Pa'rus trail is accessible. The cement path has few elevation changes.
Photo - Canyon Overlook
The Canyon Overlook Trail located on the east side of the Zion Mt. Carmel Hwy.
Photo - East Rim Trail and Echo Canyon junction.
The incredible 10 mile East Rim trail begins at the east entrance to Zion Park and ends in Zion Canyon.
Photo - West Temple from Watchman Trail
A moderate hike to a viewpoint near the base of the Watchman.
Grotto Trail
Photo: Stream beneath Weeping Rock
A connector trail between the Grotto Picnic area and Zion Lodge. The Grotto is the shuttle drop off for the Kayenta Trail and Angels Landing.
Photo: Checkerboard Arch
A moderate hike to a hidden arch.
Pine Creek Trails
Photo: Pine Creek
The three hiking sections of Pine Creek are fun hiking and bouldering routes.
Photo: Pine Creek Waterfall
This short trail leads to a delightful waterfall in Pine Creek.
Pine Creek
Photo: Pine Creek
Along this trail there are beautiful views of the Beehives, West Temple, Mt. Spry, Streaked Wall and the Great Arch.
Photos: Shelf Canyon
Shelf Canyon is a fun little drainage with some boulder hopping and slick rock hiking
Hidden Gardens Trail
Photo: Hidden Gardens
Trail off the beaten path and enjoyable on a hot summer day.
Gifford Wash Trail
Photo: Gifford Wash
A wide open trail over the east Zion slickrock.
The Subway
Photo: The Subway
A popular slot canyon in the Kolob section of Zion National Park.
Echo Canyon
Photo: Echo Canyon
Non-technical section of Echo Canyon.
Photo: Spry Canyon in the winter
For those that enjoy climbing up slickrock, this trail is a joy. The route is away from the mainstream of the park and the scenery is outstanding.
Photo: East Rim
Cable Mountain, Deertrap Mountain, East Rim combo, West Rim to Zion Canyon, Zion Canyon to West Rim.
Zion's backcountry permit system. Online permits, backcountry permits, canyon permits, reservations, express permit, walk-in permit and the lottery procedure.
Resort Area Near Zion National Park
Mt. Carmel Jct. is located on the east side of Zion National park and is the ideal place to stay for those that want to visit Zion, Bryce and the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.
Bo Beck -
Besides being a Zion SAR member, Bo is also a lead climbing instructor at the Paragon climbing school.
Dean Kurtz -
Fighting fires, searching for stranded hikers and teaching search and rescue to other Kane County volunteers is how dean spends his time. |
Zion National Park
Hotels, Cabins, Rental Homes, Campgrounds, Meeting Rooms, Group Lodging in the Zion National Park area.
East Zion Thunderbird Lodge
Enjoy the warm hospitality, heated pool, jacuzzi, and the Southwestern atmosphere.
Come and enjoy the peace and quiet at the east side of Zion National Park.
Zion National Park Campgrounds
Zion National Park Campgrounds & RV Parks
Group Lodging
Zion National Park Group Lodging, Bus Tours, Meeting Rooms, Corporate Lodging, Family Reunions
Zion Park Bus Tours
Corporate Lodging
Zion National Park Vacation
Photo: East Rim/ Echo Canyon
Zion National Park Vacation Packages. The incredible "Route 89" Zion National Park Vacation itinerary
Golf, Guided Tours, Groups and Couples Vacation packages.
Thunderbird Golf Course
Course located on the east side of Zion National Park. The course is a creative and well manicured nine-hole executive course nestled in the gorgeous mountains of Mount Carmel Junction.
Zion Park Restaurants & Gift Shops Homestyle Dining on the east side of Zion. The Sports Lounge and Thunderbird Gift Shop.
Thunderbird Dining
Thunderbird Gift Shop
Zion National Park Directions
Detailed directions to Zion Natl Park including map and mileage chart.
Zion National Park Weather
Weather report for Zion National Park and surrounding areas. Information on how the weather is collected in the Southern Utah area. Reports from Cedar City and St. George.
Zion National Park Kids & Families
Photo - Kids at Pine Creek Falls
Hikes and activities geared for families with children. The Zion Junior Ranger and Junior Explorer program, fishing and swimming in in Zion.
Activities east of Zion National Park
Off-highway vehicles, backpacking, biking, fishing, golf, historic sites, guided tours, RVs, scenic drives and visiting Zion National Park in the winter.
ATV, OHV, 4WD
Backpacking
Biking
Fishing
Historic Sites
Recreation Vehicles
Southern Utah Vacation Itineraries
Visit Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon, Cedar Breaks, Grand Staircase and the Coral Pink Sand Dunes.
Zion Adventure Tour
Ultimate Week -long Vacation!
Zion National Park Pictures
A photo album of Zion National Park pictures.
Zion National Park Maps and Directions
The answer to the question: Where is Zion National Park? Road Map to Zion and a Zion Canyon Map.
Zion National Park Map
Where is Zion National Park
Photo - Great White Throne
The popular landmarks in Zion including the Great White Throne, Three Patriarchs, Angels Landing, Cathedral Mountain, Checkerboard Mesa, West Temple, East Temple, Kolob Arch, Virgin River.
Photo: Bighorn Sheep
A activities in Zions beyond hiking: Road Tripping, biking, sightseeing, Zions air quality.
Zion National Park Geology
Photo: Checkerboard Mesa
The geology of Checkerboard Mesa, the slickrock section and hoodoos of East Zion National Park. The building of the Zion Tunnel, which was an engineering marvel at its time. The switchbacks on the south side of the tunnel. Zion Canyon geology and the role of the Virgin River. The geology of arches and the arches in Zion.
Photo - East Temple
More geology on the east side of Zion including the tunnel, Canyon Overlook , the Switchbacks and Pine Creek.
Zion Canyon Geology
Photo - Great Arch
Carving Zion Canyon. Lower Zion Canyon and the Great Arch and arch formation. Role of the Virgin River. Freestanding arches in Zion.
Zion National Park Fauna
Photo: Bighorn Sheep
Animals living in Zion National Park and how they adapt to life in the desert including heat regulation. Discussion on mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians.
Zion National Park
Birds, Reptiles, Amphibians
Photo - Harris Hawk, Peregrine Falcon, Golden Eagle, Canyon Tree Frogs, Western Rattler, Eastern Fence Lizard.
Zion National Park Flora
Photo - Yellow Columbine, Prickly pear cactus, Sego Lily, Indian Paintbrush, Scarlet Gilia, Shooting Star, Cottonwood Trees. A discussion of the native plants of Zion National Park. The zones in which they live and the poisonous plants native to Zion. Native Flora
Slot Canyons in Zion National Park
Canyoneering
Photo: Rappelling Russell Gulch
Technical Slot Canyons
Slot Canyons in Zion National Park that require technical rappelling skills.
Photo - Orderville Canyon
Slot Canyons Trails in Zion National Park that require skills to navigate, but less than the technical canyons. These include the Zion Narrows, the Subway, Middle Echo Canyon, Parunuweap Canyon and Orderville Canyon.
Photo - Red Cave
Roads End Guided Tours
Kolob Canyons
Photo - Taylor Creek Trail
Kolob Canyons: Timber Creek, Taylor Creek, Kolob Arch (world's largest arch).
Orderville Canyon
Photo: Orderville Canyon
An east Zion Park slot canyon that connects with the Zion Narrows in Zion Canyon.
Parunuweap Canyon
Photo: Fat Man's Misery
The Barracks in Mt. Carmel Junction connects with Parunuweap Canyon through Fat Man's Misery to Checkerboard Mesa at the east entrance of Zion National Park. This is one of the most spectacular hikes anywhere.
Photo: Hidden Arch
East Zion hike that begins at the Checkerboard Mesa parking lot, travels through slickrock to a jug arch.
Photo: Clear Creek
The walls will close in quickly as the sandy, pebbled path runs east. Follow the drainage through the slot canyon, returning after the wash flattens out.
Photo: Trail rides
The horse rides in Zion National Park are located at the trailhead for the Sand Bench hike and this is the only trail in the park the horses travel.
Photo: Bo Beck climbing a technical section on Lady Mountain
The remnants of the trail now involve 4th and 5th class exposed climbs and pitches and the walking section of the trail is steep with slippery slopes and long drop offs.
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