Zion Maps and Guides

Zion Information Guide Hiking Guide Zion Shuttle Elevation Description Change For most of the year, the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive is open to shuttle buses only. Private vehicles are not allowed on the Scenic Drive beyond Canyon Junction during the shuttle bus season. Bicycles and E-bikes must pull over and stop to allow shuttles to pass when safe to do so. 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. SHUTTLE SCHEDULE 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. Riverside Walk Temple of Sinawava 1.5 hours 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. East Side Canyon Overlook East side of Zion Tunnel 1 hour 1.0 mi / 1.6 km 163 ft / 50 m 1 Watchman Trail Zion Canyon Visitor Center 2 hours 3.3 mi / 5.3 km 368 ft / 112 m Minor drop-offs. Ends at viewpoint of the Towers of the Virgin, lower Zion Canyon, and Springdale. 4 Sand Bench Trail Court of the Patriarchs 3 hours 4 mi / 6.4 km 466 ft / 142 m Hike atop a massive landslide under The Sentinel. Minor drop-offs. Commercial horse trail from March to October. Kayenta Trail The Grotto 1.5 hours 2 mi / 3.2 km 150 ft / 46 m Lower Emerald Pool The Grotto (via Kayenta Trail) 1.5 hours 2 mi / 3.2 km 150 ft / 46 m Middle Emerald Pools The Grotto (via Kayenta Trail) 1.5 hours 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. No swimming. Upper Emerald Pool The Grotto (via Kayenta Trail) 2 hours 3 mi / 4.8 km 200 ft / 61 m Minor drop-offs. A sandy and rocky trail that climbs to the Upper Emerald Pool at the base of a cliff. No swimming. 6 Moderate drop-offs. An unpaved descent which leads underneath the Middle Emerald Pools to the Lower Emerald Pool. No swimming. Last bus into the canyon from the Zion Canyon Visitor Center 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Last bus out of the canyon from Temple of Sinawava 7:15 p.m. 8:15 p.m. First bus from Springdale Stop #9 8:00 a.m. 7:00 a.m. Last bus leaves Zion Canyon Village 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Town of Springdale Shuttle The Narrows Distance From Visitor Center Riverside Walk 7.7 mi 12.4 km W es Tr a il Big Bend Down-canyon 8 shuttle ONLY Scout Lookout 6.6 mi 10.6 km Weeping Rock Closed 4.9 mi 7.9 km Upper Emerald Pools Trail 5990ft (1765m) Angels Landing The Grotto 6 Grotto Trail No swimming Zion Lodge Middle Emerald Pools Trail 4.3 mi 6.9 km 5 No swimming Lower Emerald Pools Trail BRIDGE CLOSED No swimming 3 hours 4.2 mi / 6.2 km The Narrows (via Riverside Walk) Temple of Sinawava Long drop-offs. Not for young children or anyone afraid of heights. 1000 ft / 305 m Isaac Peak 6825ft (2081m) Hikers need a permit to go to Angels Landing. Use QR code on back to apply. Up to 8 hrs 334 ft / 9.4 mi / 102 m 15.1km Walk in the Virgin River surrounded by the tall sandstone walls of the canyon. This hike is in the river and subject to dangerous flash floods. Sand Be 1 hour 1 mi / 1.6 km Taylor Creek Trail Kolob Canyons Road n on KOLOB CANYONS HIKING TRAILS Timber Creek Overlook Trail Kolob Canyons Road 100 ft/ 30 m Follows a ridge to views of Timber Creek, Kolob Terrace, and the Pine Valley Mountains. 3.5 hours 5.0 mi / 8.0 km 450 ft/ 137 m 8 hours 14 mi / 22.5 km Maximum 12 people per group. Trail 1037 ft/ Camp C re follows Timber and La Verkin Creek. A 316 m ek Zi No private vehicles beyond the gate during shuttle bus season 1.7 mi 2.7 km Down-canyon 2 shuttle ONLY Taylor Creek Trai Midd le F ork Exit 40 Kolob Canyons Visitor Center Fork Lee Pass Trailhead Pets are prohibited on all trails. Group size limit on Wilderness trails is 12 people. Trai l Willis Watch Lion Blvd. 0.8 mi 1.29 km 0.3 mi e L a V r ki n C Cr ee Cr eek il Tra 2.8 mi 4.5 km 6.5 mi SPRINGDALE throughout P Parking the town of Springdale 8 ey ki n 7 ll Va La Ver Beatty Spring nt Ca rmel High w a y Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel See other side for details No bikes/pedestrians allowed in the tunnel 9 m a Zion Canyon Visitor Center North 0 0.5 Kilometer 0 0.5 Mile Shuttle Information Canyon Line shuttle stop Zion Canyon shuttle route Springdale Line shuttle stop Springdale shuttle route Other Visitor Information 6 Kolob Reservoir 1.4 mi 2.25 km 2.3 mi 3.7 km 4 Watchman Campground 5 1.0 mi 1.6 km 1.8 mi 2.9 km k Kolob Arch 0.6 mi Ho p To La Verkin, Springdale and Zion Canyon Visitor Center 1.8 mi 6.4 mi Tim be r Timber Creek Overlook Trail 1 3 Clinic 0.4 mi 0.8 km 1 2 0.2 mi 0.3 km re ek 15 Cre e k n -Mou il South Entrance Pedestrian and bike entrance here Taylor Creek Trailhead To: Kanab Grand Canyon Bryce Canyon Tr a 0 Located in the northwest corner of Zion near Interstate 15 at exit 40, a scenic road N rth climbs past spectacular red Fo k T yl o rocks and canyons. r C re ek Canyon Overlook Trail Nature Center South Campground CLOSED Zion Canyon Village To Cedar City, Cedar Breaks NM, and Salt Lake City Down-canyon shuttle ONLY 3 n side trail leads to Kolob Arch. Canyon Junction Pa’rus Trail Paved road Kolob Arch via La Hiking Trail Verkin Creek Trail 2.5 mi Trail mileage Lee Pass East Entrance 89 Zio Museum Maximum 12 people per group. Follows the Middle Fork of Taylor Creek past two homestead cabins to Double Arch Alcove. Court of the 4 Patriarchs Abraham Peak 6890ft (2101m) ch Out and back hike. 3.2 mi 5.1 km River Scout Lookout via West Rim Trail The Grotto ACCESS EMERALD POOLS TRAILS FROM STOP 6 Jacob Peak 6831ft (2083m) Tra il 9 im This is where the West Rim Trail splits from the Angels Landing Trail. 0.5 mi to Angels Landing from this point. STRENUOUS 6 tR Temple of Sinawava 9 Ca n yon S c e ni c rt h Dr Fork iv e Vir gin 6 Moderate drop-offs. An unpaved climb to the Emerald Pools. Connects the Grotto to the Emerald Pools Trails. 6:00 a.m. No 6 Minor drop-offs and handrails. Ends at a viewpoint of lower Zion Canyon. Parking is limited. 7:00 a.m. Trail MODERATE First bus into the canyon from the Zion Canyon Visitor Center Subject to change. Check website for current hours Rim West 9 May 18 to September 14 l 5 March 3 to May 17 Tra i 1 Pa’rus Trail Visitor Center Canyon Junction EASY nta Average Time ye Round Trip Location Ka Hike   Shuttle   Stop 6 National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior To 15 Kolob Canyons, St George, and Las Vegas 9 La Po va in tR West Rim Trailhead d Lava 0.1 mi Point H Lava Point Overlook Paved road open to private vehicles Campground Tunnel Picnic area Hiking trail Wheelchair-accessible Hiking Amphitheater Biking Pets Ranger station Dining Drinking water Lodging Restrooms Bike Repair Station 24-HOUR EMERGENCY RESPONSE: CALL 911 Contact Information Mailing Address Zion National Park 1 Zion Park Blvd. Springdale, UT 84767 Social Media Search @zionnps Wilderness Information (435) 772-0170 Park emergencies: call 435-772-3322 (daylight hours) Emergency care, medical clinics, and pharmacies are located in the City of Hurricane about 30 minutes from Zion. The nearest hospitals are in St. George, Cedar City, and Kanab. 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 AM 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 STEEP CLIFFS Falls from cliffs on trails have resulted in death. Loose sand or pebbles on stone are very slippery. Be careful of edges when using cameras or binoculars. Never throw or roll rocks because there may be hikers below you. Stay on the trail and away from cliff edges. Observe posted warnings and please watch children. PREVENT DEHYDRATION As you hike you lose water and salt through sweating. Carry water, at least one gallon per person per day. Water is available in the park’s developed areas. Do not drink untreated water from rivers or 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. ELEVATION Elevation in Zion ranges from 4,0008,000 feet (1,220 - 2,440 meters) above sea level. If you live near sea level, take it easy on your hike until you know how the elevation is going to affect you. • 35 mph is the speed limit unless otherwise posted. A flash flood can rush down a canyon in a wall of water over twelve feet high. If you observe any of these signs, seek higher ground immediately: • Deterioration in weather conditions. • Clouds or thunder. • Sudden changes in water clarity from clear to muddy. Permits & Reservations CAMPING You need a reservation to camp in any of the park's campgrounds. To make a reservation, visit www.recreation.gov or call 877-444-6777. Camping is not allowed in parking areas or pullouts. CAMPFIRES Campfires are only allowed in metal campground fire rings. Sometimes, especially during the summer, campfires are not allowed due to the risk of wildfire. If conditions permit building a fire, clear debris and only leave when the fire is out cold. Fires are never allowed in Wilderness. Statewide fire updates are available at utahfireinfo.gov recreation.gov PERMITS You need a permit for activities including but not limited to: hiking to Angels Landing, backpacking, canyoneering, climbing, bivy camping, and hiking some Wilderness routes. 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 day-before permits online by 3pm. Remember to carry your permit and photo ID with you on your trip. Permits are non-transferable. The buses have room for backpacks, climbing gear, and normal bicycles (E-Bikes do not fit). 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 Visitor Center. • 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 special permit. Your park entrance pass is not a permit. CYCLING (E-BIKES AND BICYCLES) Cycling is permitted on all public park roads and on the Pa’rus Trail. Cyclists must ride single file and pull over to a complete stop to let shuttle buses pass. Do not pass shuttle busses in traffic lane. Each shuttle bus has a rack for regular-tire bicycles. All other park trails, off-trail routes, and the Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel are closed to cycles. Only class 1 pedal-assist E-bikes are allowed and must follow all of the same rules as bicycles. PARKING Available on a first-comefirst served basis. If you are driving an RV or other large vehicle, use the Oversize Vehicle Lot near Zion Canyon Visitor Center. If your vehicle will fit through our tunnel without a permit (see below) you cannot use this lot. There is paid parking in Springdale. Zion Tunnel: (Oversize Vehicles, RVs, Large Trailers) The Zion–Mt. Carmel Highway connects Zion Canyon to the east side of the park. It was built in the 1920s when large vehicles were less common. Nearly all RVs, buses, trailers, fifth-wheels, dual-wheel trucks, campers, and large boats require one-way traffic control. Flash Flood Danger All narrow canyons are potentially hazardous. Flash floods, often caused by storms miles away, are a real danger and can be lifethreatening. You are taking a risk when entering a narrow canyon. Your safety is your responsibility. Watch for indications of a possible flash flood. During a flash flood, the water level rises very quickly. 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. DRIVING Drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists, and wildlife all share park roads. Your Safety Is Your Responsibility 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. SPRINGDALE SHUTTLE For part of the year, you can ride a free shuttle in the Town of Springdale. If it is running during your visit, park at your hotel or an approved parking area, and ride to the park entrance. To protect Zion landscapes, plants, animals, and history, park only in designated spaces. 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 or download the UDOT Traffic app. OVERSIZE VEHICLES Allowed thru tunnel until mid-2026 Oversize vehicle drivers pay $15 per vehicle for one-way traffic control (includes two tunnel pass-throughs within 7 days). Rangers will stop oncoming traffic so that you may drive down the center of the road in the tunnel. This includes: TUNNEL HOURS • 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Starting in mid-2026, oversize vehicles will be rerouted off the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway. Oneway traffic control through the tunnel will no longer be available. • Vehicles 11 feet 4 inches (3.4m) and taller up to 13 feet 1 inch (4m). • Vehicles 7 feet 10 inches (2.4m) and wider - including mirrors, awnings, and jacks. PROHIBITED ON THE HIGHWAY • No vehicles over 13 feet 1 inch (4m) tall • No semi-trucks and commercial vehicles (e.g. box trucks) • No vehicles over 50,000lbs • No vehicles carrying hazardous materials 11’4” 3.4 m 7’10” 2.4 m • No bicyclists or pedestrians. Cyclists and pedestrians cannot get a ride at the tunnel. Hitchhiking is only permitted in pullouts. Rangers are not allowed to give or arrange for transport through the tunnel. Ranger-led Programs Learn about Zion by participating in a free ranger-led program. Program schedules are based on ranger availability. Free, advanced reservations may be required and can be made at the Zion Canyon Visitor Center. EXPERIENCE YOUR AMERICA™ 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 Zion Junior Ranger book. The book is available for free at park visitor centers. Published 2/28/2025