Zion National Park
Zion National Park is home to "The Narrows" "The Subway" and "Angels Landing," three very popular hikes in the United States. The park has miles of trails, slot canyons, and unbelievable views. It's one of America's most popular national parks.
This page provides details about trails, camping, and other information to make your trip easier and more enjoyable while visiting Zion Canyon.
It does not include Kolob Canyon.
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Location: SW Utah (158 miles from Las Vegas, NV)
Size: 229 square miles
Entrance Fee: $25 per car good for 7 days. All National Passes accepted
Time Zone: Mountain Time
Managed by: BLM
Elevation Range: 4,000 to 7,709 ft
Highest Peak: East Temple
Best Season: Spring/Autumn
Visitor Center: Restrooms, exhibits, water - Summer hours 6:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Ranger Station: In the Visitor Center
Closest Town: Springdale - 1 mile
Campgrounds: Yes, see below
Permits: Required for most canyons and the Narrows
Pets: Not permitted on trails.
Bears: None
Water: Various streams
General Information: (435) 772-3256 Map of the Park
Special Attractions:The Narrows, Angels Landing, The Subway
All of these hikes are available for download to members - more info
Angels Landing:
Distance: 5 miles Elevation gain: 1,488 ft Trailhead:Grotto Picnic Area
Bridge Mountain
Distance: 7.5 Elevation gain: 3,000 ft Trailhead:
Canyon Overlook
Emerald Pools:
Distance: 2 miles Elevation gain: 150 ft Trailhead: Weeping Rock Parking lot
Hidden Canyon:
Distance 2 miles Elevation gain: 850 ft Trailhead: Weeping Rock Parking lot
Distance: 6 miles Elevation gain: 2,645 ft Trailhead:Emerald Pools
North Guardian Peak:
Distance:6 miles Elevation gain: 800 ft Trailhead: Wildcat Trailhead
Observation Point:
Distance: 8 miles: Elevation gain: 2,148 ft Trailhead: Weeping Rock Parking lot
The Narrows:
Distance: 17 miles Elevation loss: 1,679 ft Trailhead: Chamberlain's Ranch
The Subway:
Distance: 9.5 miles Elevation gain: 500 ft Trailhead: Wildcat Trailhead
Watchman: $16 per night, 200 sites, hookups, restrooms, drinking water, picnic tables, fire grate, utility sink. No showers. Location: Near the south entrance of the park. Elevation: 4,000 feet Open: year round Reservations: Call 1-800-365-CAMP
South: $16 per night, 120 sites, hookups, restrooms, drinking water, picnic tables, fire grate, utility sink. No showers. Location: 2.5 miles from Visitor Center Elevation: 4,000 feet Open: March 13th through October 31 Reservations: First come, first serve. 435-772-3256
Lava Point: Primitive - No fee, no water. 6 sites. Location: Off of Kolob Terrace Rd. 36 miles from Visitor Center. Elevation: 7,890 feet Open: June through November Reservations: None needed For more information: 435-772-3256
Zion Hike Package:
4 hikes, fast facts, map of the park, driving directions from Las Vegas, safety tips, and topo maps. (Hikes: Angel's Landing, Emerald Pools, Hidden Canyon, and Observation Point.)
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The Narrows Hike:
6 Pages, 6 Photos, Map, information on permits, water levels, and equipment rental. Only $4.00 Order Now!
The Subway Hike:
8 page, 8 photos, waypoints, topo map, tips on how to stay warm and float your daypack. Only $5.00 Order Now!
Zion Lodge (303)-297-2757 Inside the park on the Scenic Drive
Bumbleberry Inn (435)-772-3224 897 Zion Park Blvd.
Zion Park Inn (435) -772-3200 1215 Zion Park Blvd
Pioneer Lodge (800) 772-3233 838 Zion Park Blvd
Zion Canyon has a shuttle bus system. The shuttle runs every 10 minutes beginning at 5:45 am. The last shuttle leaves at 10:30 pm. (Summer hours- May 18 thru Sept 6.) Only people staying at Zion Lodge can drive cars on the Scenic Drive. This eliminates parking problems at the trailheads. The Visitor Center has been moved to the south entrance of the park. There's a large parking lot near the Visitor Center where you catch the shuttle bus.