Zion National Park

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Zion Memories - Observation Point Sunset & The Narrows

Trip Prep

PERMITS FOR CANYONEERING, BACKPACKING AND ZION NARROWS (TOP-DOWN ROUTE)The Calendar Reservation System The In-Advance Lottery The Last Minute Drawing

ITEMIZED COSTS FOR TOP ADVENTURES & COMMON EXPENSESBaseline Essentials Researched pricing info across Zion’s endless activities

DOWNLOAD PARK MAPS TO PLAN YOUR TRIPEvery map you need to find your way around the park.

WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT?Pros and cons of each season to visit Zion National Park.

GET AROUND THE PARK WHERE DRIVING ISN’T AN OPTIONThe Park’s Shuttle System Reserving Private Backpacking Shuttles

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Camping

FREE PUBLIC LAND CAMPGROUNDS ARE OFTEN THE MOST BEAUTIFUL IF YOU KNOW WHERE TO LOOKGooseberry Mesa Kolob Terrace Road Camping Kolob Reservoir Virgin, UT Historical Marker BLM

PROS & CONS OF THE PARK’S CROWDED CAMPGROUNDSWatchman Campground South Campground Lava Point Campground Kolob Canyon Area

CAMP LIKE A BOSS (HINT: IT AIN’T CHEAP)Featured: Under Canvas

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Hiking in the Park

AVOID THE CROWDS ON THIS GORGEOUS (LITERALLY) ZION HIKEDistance: 5-9 mi. Elevation: Essentially flat Difficulty: Medium (due to river hiking)

A ZION MUST-HIKE CLASSIC FOR THOSE WHO CAN CONQUER THEIR FEAR OF HEIGHTSDistance: 5 mi. (round trip) Elevation: 1,488 ft. Difficulty: Medium with high cliff exposure

THE BEST HIGH VANTAGE POINT IN THE PARK FOR SUNSET PHOTOGRAPHYDistance: 7 mi. (round trip) Elevation: Essentially flat Difficulty: Easy

BEAUTIFUL HANGING CANYON WITH SCRAMBLING THAT LINKS UP WELL WITH ANGEL’S LANDINGDistance: 3-4 mi. Elevation: 1,000 ft. Difficulty: Medium with some cliff exposure

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Backpacking Adventures

THE ABSOLUTE BEST WAY TO SEE THE NARROWS, AND A MUST-DO HIKE FOR ALL SW BACKPACKERSDistance: 18 mi. Elevation: 1,500 ft. gradual descent Difficulty: Moderately strenuous (due to river hiking)

ARGUABLY THE BEST WAY TO EXPLORE ZION CANYON FROM THE TOP-DOWNDistance: 18.5 mi. Elevation: 3,600 ft. descent Difficulty: Medium

PICTURESQUE NARROW CANYON THAT ASCENDS TO A HOODOO FILLED MOUNTAINSIDE ABOVE.Distance: 3.6 - 10+ mi. Elevation: 1.500 ft. Difficulty: Medium; navigation skills required Note: Located one hour south of Zion

REMOTE NARROWS-ESQUE ADVENTURE IN ZION’S UPPER EAST CANYON SECTIONDistance: 20 mi. Elevation: ft. Difficulty: Long & strenuous river hiking; strong navigation skills required

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Canyoneering

A DEEP SLOT CANYON CLASSIC - GREAT FOR BEGINNERSDistance: .7 mi. Rating: 3B I Rappels: 4 total Longest Rappel: 30ft. Location: 2.1 mi. west of Zion’s East Entrance.

RAPID-FIRE RAPELS IN A SUBWAY-ESQUE CANYON WITH MULTIPLE DROP-IN POINTS FOR VARIED EXPERIENCE LEVELSDistance: 4.3 mi. Rating: 3B III Rappels: 9 total Longest 105 or 170 ft., depending on where you drop in Location: 1 hr south of Zion National Park

RAPID-FIRE SHORT REPELS WITH BREATHTAKING VIEWS TO BOOT—THRILLING FOR FIRST-TIMERS AND EXPERTS ALIKE.Distance: 1-1.5 mi. Rating: 3A ll Rappels: Snake Alley Canyon, Sidewinder Canyon - multiple rappels over a short distance. Longest Rappel: 80 ft. Lo…

THE MOST THRILLING AND BEAUTIFUL DAY OF CANYONEERING I’VE EVER EXPERIENCED. PERIOD.Distance: 1.5 very slow miles Rating: 3B II Rappels: 7 total Longest 100 ft, Location: The Canyon Overlook, Zion National Park

PHOTOGRAPHERS HAVE MADE THIS ROUTE ONE OF THE MOST ICONIC AREAS IN THE PARK FOR A VERY GOOD REASON.Distance: 9.5 mi. Rating: 3B III Rappels: 3-5 depending on what you deem safe to down climb Longest Rappel: 30ft. Location: The west end of Zion Natio…

RAPID-FIRE RAPELS IN A SUBWAY-ESQUE CANYON WITH MULTIPLE DROP-IN POINTS FOR VARIED EXPERIENCE LEVELSDistance: 4.3 mi. Rating: 3B III Rappels: 9 total Longest 105 or 170 ft., depending on where you drop in Location: 1 hr south of Zion National Park

A DEEP SLOT CANYON CLASSIC - GREAT FOR BEGINNERS.Distance: .7 mi. Rating: 3B I Rappels: 4 total Longest Rappel: 30ft. Location: 2.1 mi. west of Zion’s East Entrance.

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Mountain Biking

GREAT FLOWY ROUTE FOR NEW RIDERS WITH SPECTACULAR VISTAS AND LINK-UPS TO OTHER TRAIL SYSTEMS.Distance: 20+ mi. Difficulty: Easy / Intermediate

TERRAIN FOR ALL RIDER LEVELS, FEATURING SPECTACULAR VIEWS OF ZION’S WEST TEMPLE AND THE TOWN OF ST. GEORGE.Distance: 11 mi. Difficulty: All levels

A TRUE WORLD-CLASS SLICK ROCK PLAYGROUND TOWERING OVER BEAUTIFUL ZION VISTAS.Distance: 13.1 mi. Difficulty: intermediate / Difficult

Photos courtesy via MTB Project

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Swimming & Cliff Jumping

SAND HOLLOW RESERVOIRDirections Seasonal Timing Highlight Footage

Photos courtesy via Jeremy Carpenter

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Events & Local Secrets

2019 Premier Events

RED BULL RAMPAGEEvent Dates & Location Tickets Highlight Footage

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THE O.C. TANNER AMPHITHEATER CONCERT CALENDARConcert Dates Tickets Contact Information

Photo courtesy via Desert News

THE ZION CANYON MUSIC FESTIVALEvent Dates & Location Tickets Highlight Footage

Photo courtesy via Zion Canyon Music Festival

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