This handout is for visitors with a permit to do the Pine Creek technical slot canyon. This information helps visitors prevent erosion at the entrance to the canyon, located near tunnel east. Published by the National Park Service (NPS).
National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
Zion National Park
Springdale, Utah 84767
435 772-3256 phone
435 772-3426 fax
www.nps.gov/zion
Zion National Park
Pine Creek Canyon
Several access trails have been created by park visitors to enter the upper section of Pine Creek
Canyon. Over time those trails have become extremely eroded. In efforts to reduce the erosion in this
area, volunteers have worked to identify a single access point into Pine Creek. This trail is made up of
a more durable surface and will have less noticeable impact from the numbers of people traveling in the
area. Please help minimize erosion and use this route.
Pine Creek Canyon Access Point
From the parking lot at the tunnel, walk toward the bridges/road. You will see an access trail that will
descend into the canyon. Please stay on hardened surfaces!
Pine Creek Access Trail
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