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Zion Maps and GuidesSummer 2022 |
Summer Information Sheet for Zion National Park (NP) in Utah. Published by the National Park Service (NPS).
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Zion Information Guide
Hiking Guide
Shuttle
Stop
National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
Zion Canyon Shuttle Information
Hike
Round Trip
Location
Average Time
Elevation Description
Gain
SHUTTLE SCHEDULE
Subject to change. Check
website for current hours
EASY
March 19
to
May 21
May 22
to
September 18
September 19
to
November 5
1
Pa’rus Trail
Visitor Center to
Canyon Junction
2 hours
3.5 mi /
5.6 km
50 ft /
15 m
Paved trail follows the
Virgin River from the
Visitor Center to Canyon Junction.
First bus into the canyon from
the Zion Canyon Visitor Center
7:00am
6:00am
7:00am
6
The Grotto Trail
Zion Lodge
The Grotto
0.5 hour
1 mi /
1.6 km
35 ft /
11 m
This short trail parallels the roadway,
connecting the Zion Lodge to the Grotto.
It is located behind the shuttle stop.
Last bus into the canyon from
the Zion Canyon Visitor Center
5:00pm
6:00pm
5:00pm
5
Lower Emerald
Pool Trail
Zion Lodge
1 hour
1.2 mi /
1.9 km
69 ft /
21 m
Leads to the pools below Middle Emerald
Pools and the Upper Emerald Pools Trails.
Last bus out of the canyon
from Temple of Sinawava
7:15pm
8:15pm
7:15pm
9
Riverside Walk
Temple of Sinawava
1.5 hour
2.2 mi /
3.5 km
57 ft /
17 m
Paved trail follows the Virgin River
in a deep canyon. First 0.4 miles is
wheelchair accessible but may be sandy.
Town of Springdale shuttle
hours
8:00am to
8:00pm
7:00am to
9:00pm
8:00am to
8:00pm
The Narrows
MODERATE
Hike atop a massive landslide under The
Sentinel. Minor drop-offs. Commercial
horse trail from March to October.
Kayenta Trail
The Grotto
1.5 hour
2 mi /
3.2 km
150 ft /
46 m
Moderate drop-offs. An unpaved
climb to the Emerald Pools. Connects
the Grotto to the Emerald Pools Trails.
Middle Emerald
Pool Trail
Zion Lodge
1.5 hour
2.2 mi /
3.5 km
150 ft/
45 m
An unpaved climb to a sandstone ledge
that parallels the lower trail at a higher
elevation.
Upper Emerald
Pool Trail
Zion Lodge
1 hour
1 mi /
1.6 km
200 ft/
61 m
9
il
Big Bend
6.6 Miles
10.6 km
Weeping
Rock
CLOSED
4.9 Miles
7.9 km
Upper Emerald
Pools Trail
Angels
Landing
The Narrows
(via Riverside Walk)
Temple of Sinawava
334 ft /
102 m
You are responsible for checking weather,
water levels, and flash flood potential
before attempting. This hike is in the river
and subject to dangerous flash floods.
Out and back hike.
5
Jacob Peak
6831ft (2083m)
Isaac Peak
6825ft (2081m)
3.2 Miles
5.1 km
Tra
il
ch
Taylor Creek Trail
Kolob Canyons Road
3.5 hours
5.0 mi /
8.0 km
450 ft/
137 m
8 hours
14 mi /
22.5 km
Camp
Paved road
Hiking Trail
Kolob Arch
via La
Verkin
Creek
Trail
mileage
2.5 mi Trail
Lee Pass
Follows a ridge to views of Timber
Creek, Kolob Terrace, and the Pine Valley
Mountains.
Maximum 12 people per group. Follows
the Middle Fork of Taylor Creek past two
homestead cabins to Double Arch Alcove.
1037 Cft/
re e
k
316 m
n
on
100 ft/
30 m
Sand
Be
0.5 hour
1 mi /
1.6 km
Court of the
4 Patriarchs
Abraham Peak
6890ft (2101m)
KOLOB CANYONS HIKING TRAILS
Timber Creek
Overlook Trail
Kolob Canyons Road
6
No swimming
Hikers need a permit to go to Angels
Landing. Use QR code on back to apply.
Up to 8 hrs
9.4 mi /
15.1km
Private vehicles are not
allowed on the Scenic Drive
beyond Canyon Junction when
shuttle buses are in service.
Zion Lodge
Middle Emerald
Pools Trail
No swimming
Long drop-offs. Not for young
children or anyone afraid of heights.
1000 ft/
305 m
For most of the year, the Zion
Canyon Scenic Drive is open to
shuttle buses ONLY.
The Grotto
Lower Emerald
Pools Trail
3 hours
4.2 mi /
6.2 km
Zion Canyon
Scenic Drive
5990ft
(1765m)
No swimming
4.3 Miles
6.9 km
Scout Lookout
via West Rim Trail
The Grotto
Down-canyon
shuttle ONLY
8
Scout Lookout
River
6
Tr
a
This is where the
West Rim Trail splits
from the Angels
Landing Trail.
0.5 mi to Angels
Landing from this
point.
Minor drop-offs. A sandy and rocky trail
that climbs to the Upper Emerald Pool at
the base of a cliff. No swimming.
STRENUOUS
im
Trail
466 ft /
142 m
9
Rim
West
4 hours
7.6 mi /
12.2 km
tR
l
Sand Bench Trail
Zion Lodge
Minor drop-offs. Ends at viewpoint of the
Towers of the Virgin, lower Zion Canyon,
and Springdale.
W
es
7.7 Miles
12.4 km
Tra
i
368 ft /
112 m
Temple of
Sinawava
(Accessible with
assistance)
Grotto Trail
5
2 hours
3.3 mi /
5.3 km
Riverside Walk
Distance From
Visitor Center
nta
5
Watchman Trail
Zion Canyon
Visitor Center
Minor drop-offs and handrails. Ends at a
viewpoint into lower Zion Canyon. Parking
is limited.
ye
6
163 ft /
50 m
Ka
5
1 hour
1.0 mi /
1.6 km
Ca
n yon
S c e ni c
rt h
Dr
Fork
iv
e
Vir
gin
1
Canyon Overlook
East side of
Zion Tunnel
Zi
No
East
Side
Map of Zion Canyon
Museum
1.7 Miles
2.7 km
Down-canyon
2 shuttle ONLY
East Entrance
Canyon Junction
Down-canyon shuttle ONLY
3
To:
Kanab
Grand Canyon
Bryce Canyon
No private vehicles beyond the
gate when shuttles are in service
89
Zio
n -Mou
nt Ca
rmel
High w a y
Pa’rus Trail
Maximum 12 people per group. Follows
Timber and La Verkin Creek. A side trail
leads to Kolob Arch.
Canyon
Overlook
Trail
Zion-Mt.
Carmel Tunnel
Large Vehicle Escort Tunnel
times and size restrictions
on other side.
No bikes/pedestrians
allowed in the tunnel.
South Campground
To Cedar City,
Cedar Breaks NM,
and Salt Lake City
N rth
Taylor
Creek
T yl o
r C re
ek T
Midd
rai
le F
ork
Exit
40
Kolob Canyons
Visitor Center
Lee Pass
Trailhead
Fork
Pets are prohibited on all trails. Group size
illis is 12 people.
limit on wilderness W
trails
Cre e k
Trai l
15
Tr
a
3
Clinic
0.4 Miles
0.8 km
Kolob
Reservoir
1
Lion Blvd.
Watchman
Campground
4
5
1.0 Miles
1.6 km
0.3 mi
m
Zion Canyon
Visitor Center
North
0
0.5 Kilometer
0
0.5 Mile
Shuttle Information
Park shuttle stop
Zion Canyon shuttle
route
Springdale shuttle
stop
Springdale shuttle
route
Tim
be
r
eek
Beatty
Spring
6
1.4 Miles
2.25 km
ll
Va
il
Tra
24-HOUR EMERGENCY RESPONSE: CALL 911
6.5 mi
HO
Park emergencies: call 435-772-3322 (daylight hours)
Po
in
8
Lava Point
Overlook
2.3 Miles
3.7 km
9
Tunnel
Hiking trail
Biking
0.8 mi
Sawmill
To 15
Springs
Kolob Canyons,
St George, and Las Vegas
Ca n
yon Trail
Paved road open to
private vehicles
Hiking
R
W
HO
at
ldc 4.8 mi
W
i
Y
2.8 Miles
4.5 km
9
Parking throughout
the town of Springdale
0.1 mi
9
Spring
LLE
Cr
ee
k
P
a
t R West Rim Trailhead
d
Lava
Point
VA
Ve
rk
in
SPRINGDALE
7
1.8 Miles
av
2.9 Lkm
P
1
2
3 Kilometers
0
The Zion Canyon Medical
Clinic
is located
in Springdale near the
2
0
1
3 Miles
south entrance to the park. For hours, please
call 435-772-3226.
North
Additional medical clinics are located in Hurricane. The nearest
hospitals are in St. George, Cedar City, and Kanab.
La
Other Visitor Information
ey
ki n
La Ver
Cr
Ho p
Cr
ee
k
To La Verkin,
Springdale and
Zion Canyon
Visitor Center
Kolob
Arch
0.6 mi
1
2
0.2 Miles
0.3 km
1.8 mi
6.4 mi
Watch
Zion Canyon
Village
0.8 Miles
1.29 km
re ek
e
L a V r ki n C
Timber Creek
Overlook Trail
South Entrance
0
a
n
Located in the northwest corner of the
park off of Interstate 15 via exit 40, the
five-mile scenic drive climbs past the
spectacular canyons and red rocks of the
Kolob Canyons area and ends at the Kolob
Canyons Viewpoint.
Fo k
il
Kolob Canyons
Campground
Picnic area
Wheelchair-accessible
Amphitheater
Ranger station
Pets
Drinking water
Dining
Restrooms
Lodging
Contact Information
Mailing Address
1 Zion Park Blvd.
State Route 9
Springdale, UT 84767
Social Media
Search @zionnps
Wilderness Information
(435) 772-0170
Zion Tunnel: (Oversize Vehicles, RVs, Large Trailers)
The Zion - Mt. Carmel Tunnel connects Zion Canyon to the east side of the park.
It was built in the 1920s when large vehicles were less common. Vehicles 11’4” tall
or taller, and/or 7’10” wide or wider, including mirrors, awnings, and jacks, require
one-way traffic control through the tunnel. Nearly all RVs, buses, trailers, fifthwheels, dual-wheel trucks, campers, and boats require traffic control.
Park Information
(435) 772-3256
Website
www.nps.gov/zion
E-mail
zion_park_information@nps.gov
Traffic and Parking Updates
www.twitter.com/zionnps
1610 A.M. Radio
Free WiFi is available at the Zion Canyon Visitor Center and the Zion Lodge. Do not
expect data or cell connection in most areas of Zion Canyon, on trails, or in Wilderness.
Getting Around
Park only in designated spaces to protect
plants and animals. For your safety, park
rangers enforce laws against alcohol and
drug-related driving offenses, including
open container violations. For Utah road
conditions, please call 866-511-8824.
DRIVING
Drivers, pedestrians,
bicyclists and wildlife all
share park roads.
• 35mph is the speed limit
unless otherwise posted.
• Wear a seat belt and
use a child safety seat if
appropriate.
• Turn off your vehicle if you
are stopped (do not idle).
• For most of the year, Zion
Canyon Scenic Drive is only
open to shuttle buses or with
a driving permit. Your park
entrance pass is not a permit.
PARKING
Park only in designated
spaces. If you visit during a
time of year when drivers
can directly access Zion
Canyon Scenic Drive, be aware that the
road may close if there is no parking
available.
If you get to Zion early in the morning or
later in the afternoon, it may be easier to
find parking.
E-BIKES AND
BICYCLES
Cycling is permitted on all
public park roads and on
the Pa’rus Trail. Cyclists
must ride single file and stop to let
shuttle buses pass. Do not pass a moving
shuttle bus. Each shuttle bus has a rack
for bicycles. All other park trails, off-trail
routes, and the Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel
are closed to bicycles. Only class 1 pedalassist E-bikes are allowed and must
follow all of the same rules as bicycles.
SPRINGDALE SHUTTLE
For much of the year, you
can ride a free shuttle in
the town of Springdale.
Read the front of this sheet
to see when the shuttle is running. If it is
running during your visit, park at your
hotel or an approved parking area and
ride to the park entrance.
ZION CANYON SHUTTLE
During much of the year, the Zion
Canyon Scenic Drive is only accessible
by shuttle bus. Check the shuttle
schedule on the front of this sheet to see
when the shuttle is running.
You can bring backpacks, climbing gear,
and bicycles. While in Zion Canyon, you
may get on and off the shuttle as often as
you like. Only service dogs are permitted
on the shuttles. If you have accessibility
needs, please speak to a ranger at the
Zion Canyon Visitor Center.
Check park visitor centers and bulletin
boards for times and information about
programs. Topics include geology, plants,
animals, human history, and more.
Visitors ages 4 and older can earn a
badge by completing the Junior Ranger
handbook. The handbook is available for
free at visitor centers within the park.
Permits & Reservations
CAMPING
You need a reservation to
camp in any of the park's
three campgrounds.
Watchman Campground
is open year round and can be
booked up to 6 months in advance.
South Campground and Lava Point
Campground are open seasonally and
can be booked up to 2 weeks in advance.
PERMITS
You need a permit for activities including
but not limited to: hikes to Angels
Landing, backpacking, canyoneering,
climbing, bivvy camping, and hiking
Wilderness routes.
To make a reservation, visit
www.recreation.gov or call
877-444-6777. Camping is not allowed in
parking areas or pullouts in the park.
CAMPFIRES
Campfires are only allowed
in metal, campground
fire rings. Sometimes,
especially during the
summer, camp fires are not allowed.
For an up-to-date restrictions, visit
utahfireinfo.gov.
If conditions permit building a fire, clear
debris and only leave when it is out cold.
Fires are never allowed in Wilderness.
PROHIBITED IN
THE TUNNEL
It is $15 per oversize
vehicle (includes two
tunnel pass-throughs
within 7 days). Rangers will stop
oncoming traffic so that you can drive
down the center of the road in the
tunnel. If you arrive late, you must
return at 8 am the following day to go
through the tunnel.
• Vehicles over 13 feet
1 inch tall
• Combined vehicles over 50 feet long
• Single vehicles over 40 feet
• Semi-trucks and commercial
vehicles
• Vehicles carrying hazardous
materials
TUNNEL HOURS
Ranger-led Programs
Enhance your
understanding and
enjoyment of Zion by
participating in a free
ranger-led program.
Program schedules are based on ranger
staffing and availability. Advanced
reservations may be required.
TUNNEL CONTROL
Scan this QR code to learn about
permits. Use free WiFi at a visitor center
or Zion Lodge. You can only apply for
Angels Landing permits online, and
using this link takes you to a webpage
with more information.
• April 24 to August 27:
8:00 am to 8:00 pm
• Vehicles over 50,000 pounds
Bicycles and pedestrians are not
permitted in the tunnel and must obtain
a ride. Hitchhiking is permitted in
pullouts only. Rangers are not allowed to
provide or arrange for transport through
the tunnel.
• August 28 to September 24:
8:00 am to 7:00 pm
• September 25 to November 5:
8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Vehicles 11’4” (3.4 m)
tall or higher and 7’10”
(2.4 m) wide or more,
including mirrors,
awnings, and jacks, will
require traffic control
in the tunnel.
Single-axle vehicles
may not exceed 40’
in length.
11’4”
3.4 m
7’10”
2.4 m
40’
15.2 m
Your Safety Is Your Responsibility
PREVENT
DEHYDRATION
As you hike you lose
water and salt through
sweat. Carry and drink
at least one gallon of water per person
per day. You can get water in developed
areas. Do not drink untreated water
from springs. Your body needs a healthy
level of salt to function so eat a few salty
snacks, like a handful of salted peanuts,
when you drink water.
HARMFUL ALGAE MAY BE
PRESENT
Do not drink from the Virgin River. The
park is conducting regular water quality
monitoring and will issue new health
advisories as needed. Check park visitor
centers and the park website for current
conditions and advisories.
EXTREME HEAT
Heat illness is the
cause of many medical
emergencies in Zion every
summer. It happens when
the body gets too warm. Dehydration
can make heat illness worse. This leads
to heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and
heat stroke. Symptoms include high
body temperature (over 100F, 38C),
red, flushed skin, lack of sweat or
extreme sweating, stumbling and poor
coordination, fatigue, weakness, and
confusion or slurred speech. If you
recognize any of these signs, stop hiking
and immediately find shade, drink
water, and get help.
ELEVATION
Zion is 4,000- 8,000 feet (1,220 - 2,440
meters) above sea level. If you live
somewhere closer to sea level, take it
STEEP CLIFFS
easy on your hike until you know how
Falls from cliffs on trails have resulted in
the elevation is going to affect you.
death. Loose sand or pebbles on stone
are very slippery. Watch for edges all the PUBLIC HEALTH
time and especially when using cameras The National Park Service encourages
or binoculars. Never throw or roll rocks you to follow public health guidance to
because there may be hikers below you. reduce the spread of COVID-19. Isolate
Stay on the trail and away from cliff
if you feel sick, wash your hands often,
edges. Observe posted warnings and
and avoid touching your face.
keep children away from edges.
Flash Flood Danger
All narrow canyons are
potentially hazardous.
Flash floods, sometimes
caused by storms
miles away, can be lifethreatening. You are taking a risk when
you enter a narrow canyon. During a
flash flood, the water level rises very
quickly. A flash flood can send a wall
of water over twelve feet high down a
canyon. Watch for signs of a flash flood,
and get to higher ground immediately if
you see:
• Deterioration in weather
conditions.
• Build up of clouds or thunder.
• Sudden changes in water clarity
from clear to muddy.
Check an up-to-date forecast at a visitor
center. Your safety is your responsibility.
Other Information
Remember to carry your permit and
photo ID with you on your trip. Permits
are non-transferable.
EXPERIENCE YOUR AMERICA™
PETS
Pets are not allowed on any
trail except the Pa’rus Trail.
Pets are not allowed on
shuttle buses.
DRONES
Due to concerns about
wildlife harassment
and visitor safety,
drones are not allowed
anywhere in Zion National Park.
Published 4/28/2022