Zion National Park: 10 Things to Know Before You Go
Things YOU need to know before YOU go to Zion National Park in Utah. Zion National Park is big… 229 square miles! Zion's perpendicular cliffs are nearly 3,000 feet high. Unlike other canyon parks - where many visitors view the canyons from their rims - Zion draws visitors to its floor. Elevation: Lowest 3,666 ft and a high elevation of 8,726 ft at Horse Ranch Mountain.
Admission is for a week
$35 per vehicle
$20 per pedestrian
Getting In:
Zion is located in the South west corner of Utah.
The closest major airports are:
150 Miles from Las Vegas
Or 300 Miles from Salt Lake City
Driving time that’s about 3 hours from Vegas, 4.5 hours from Salt Lake City, or 8 hours from Los Angeles
There’s a couple of other small airports closer by, Saint George is just 49 miles from the park, and Cedar City is 60 miles
In the high season Summer & WInter Holidays, you have to take a shuttle in to the park, so you have to park your car in Springdale.
If you want to drive your car in, most people recommend getting in by 10am before all the lots fill up.
Getting Around:
Springdale operates a shuttle service within the town to take you from your parking lot or hotel to the park entrance.
The NPS operates another shuttle that runs on the scenic drive in the park making 9 stops.
Visitor Information
There are 2 visitor centers, the main one in Springdale, and another, the Kolob Canyon Visitor Center is located off of Interstate 15 at the west entrance of the park
Lodging
4 options in the park
3 Campgrounds -- only the Watchman Campground is open year round
1 Hotel, the Zion Lodge -- in 2019 it’s about $220 a night
Reservations for the Lodge can be made up to 13 months in advance. Starting with the 1st of each month, the calendar opens for that whole month in the following year. The Lodge books quickly
But tons of hotels just outside the park in Springdale.
You can also stay in St. George which is about a 45 minute drive from the park.
What to bring:
Everything you need to be in a canyon for day, at least water, sunscreen. You can refill your water in the park at the Zion Lodge, Campgrounds, or Visitors Centre.
And if you’re hungry, the Zion Lodge serves breakfast and dinner… or pack a picnic from the supermarket in Springdale.
Food:
Rositas in Springdale -- pretty good Santa Fe Style Mexican food
Subway:
Yes -- Zion has a subway! But it’s not a mode of transportation - it’s a hiking trail! It’s so popular, it requires permits in advance that are gained through a lottery. And it’s hard! Think rappelling with 60 feet of rope, and swimming through cold murky water!
When to go:
The park is open year round. Most visitors come during Spring and Fall. Campgrounds March-October. There are fewer visitors December - March (with the exception of Christmas break).
What to do besides hiking:
Backpacking
Bicycling
Birding
Camping
Canyoneering
Climbing
Horse Back Riding
Ranger Led Activities
River Trips
RIde a bike
Stargazing and the Sunset
And finally
Shopping -- there’s a little gift shop at the Visitor Center
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Exploring Zion National Park | 7 Favorite Hikes & 12 Tips for Visiting
Zion National Park is one of our favorite places to explore! It's home to some of the most spectacular hikes in the US. In this video, we cover things to do at Zion National Park (including our favorite hikes), where we stayed, and some tips to maximize your visit.
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NO.1 National Park in the USA You MUST SEE | Zion National Park, Utah
Zion National Park is our favorite of the National Parks in the USA. This is a bold statement when we consider Yosemite, Yellowstone, Badlands and hundreds more. The contrasting look Zion is the most astounding in my experience.
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We did The Narrows and Angels Landing in half a day on October 2nd. It was a really unforgettable day.
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A Guide to Zion National Park
This video was not sponsored in anyway, we are sharing our honest opinion.
For more information about Zion:
Park Information:
435 772 3256
Wilderness Information:
435 772 0170
E-mail:
zion_park_information@nps.gov
To make reservation in watchman campground:
Zion outfitter (rental equipment and showers):
For more info about Angels landing:
-Get an early morning start to beat the heat
-Pack sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
-Bring plenty of water and snacks
-Please be advised, if you are afraid of heights do not go past Scout Lookout
-There is a latrine in Scout Lookout
-Past Scout Lookout there is only one trail to ascend and descend, be courteous the trail in some parts is only wide enough for one person at a time, yield to other hikers.
-Do not go if it is getting dark, if it rains or if it is icy.
For more info about the narrows:
-The trail is 16 miles, we only did 6 miles round trip.
-Check flash flood conditions in the visitors center
-Wear closed toe shoes or sturdy boots with ankle support, not sandals or water shoes
-Water temperature can be extremely cold even in summer time, it is recommended to take neoprene socks.
-Carry out all trash
-Carry one gallon of drinking water per person per day
-Take a fleece or windbreaker, The Narrows is much cooler than other parts of the park
-Pack gear in waterproof bags
-Remember to use the restrooms at the riverside walk trails head before hiking. There are no toilets in the narrows.
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The Best of Zion - Angels Landing, Subway, Narrows (GoPro)
We spent three days at Zion National Park and hiked the best of it!
Angel's Landing - one of the most exciting hikes at Zion. With steep drop-offs on both sides, it's an exhilarating hike - especially at the top!
The Narrows is the most popular hike at Zion. We hiked through knee-high to waist high waters up and down the Narrows.
The Subway hike is Zion's self-proclaimed best hike at the national park and a place you'll have to see in person.
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Angel's Landing - Scariest Hike in America? Steep Drop off - Zion National Park, Utah
One of the Scariest and Spectacular hikes in North America. Here's a look at how Angels landing looks like with steep drop offs of 1,000 feet on both sides. Video shows me going up and down Angels Landing. It's one of the most popular hiking trails in Zion National Park, Utah. It's also listed as one of the top 10 hikes in North America.
Definitely make this one of the hikes on your bucket list.
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Zion National Park...Utah's Most Visited
Every time we approach a national park I have the same overwhelming feeling of being very small, amazed and extremely fortunate. National parks are America's greatest asset and the fact that we are allowed to explore them is a gift. Zion National park is no exception.
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