Zion National Park Tour
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Zion National Park
Zion National Park is a land of unlimited recreation. Hiking is a favorite form of sport in Zion National Park. The trails range from easy walks to the incredible Angels Landing Trail and the Zion Narrows. Atop Angels Landing you are eye level with the towering Great White Throne and other monoliths of Zion Canyon. These two trails are well known, but there are all kinds of adventures in Zion that are amazing. Climbers flock to the park to scale the walls, canyoneers come to drop into dark, skinny slot canyons and backpackers come to explore the East and the West Rim Trails. Some come to find the natural arches found on the east side of the park and other head to the Kolob Terrace to see the world's longest arch. Many visitors enjoy the ranger walks and talks while others like to ride the shuttle and listen to the tour guide.
Zion National Park Lodging
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Plan your trip with our "Canyon Country "
Vacation Itinerary
Although Zion, is a smaller national park it is packed full of adventure, exciting views and trails. Zion National Park is only second to Yosemite when it comes to rock climbing "big walls." The Zion Canyon Shuttle driver will point out mountain climbers when they are active. One of the regular shuttle stops is at Big Bend, where climbers can often be seen scaling the giant monolith, Angels Landing. Hiking trails are abundant in the Southwest and hiking is a favorite pastime in the park, second only to the scenic drives. If biking is your goal, the Pa'rus Trail offers a safe bike path that runs from the campgrounds to Canyon Junction, which is the spur off the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway into Zion Canyon. Zion Canyon can also be biked and in the busy summer is relatively car free. The shuttles do carry bike racks. Fishing is allowed in the park with a current Utah fishing license and swimming is allowed in the Virgin River. ATV and 4WD trails, golf, historic sites and rock hounding are all offered on the east side of Zion National Park.
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Canyoneering in Zion
Although many flock to Zion to challenge the Zion Narrows, the sport of canyoneering has gone beyond that in the park. Zion is truly the U.S. mecca for canyoneers. The sport of canyoneering involves the use of ropes, harnesses and other gear. Orderville Canyon and the Subway are two of the easier canyons attempted. These canyons still must be done with great caution and involve gear and technique to safely navigate the obstacles found through the watercourse. Most slot canyons in Zion also involve a long hike to and out of the canyon.
Detailed Canyoneering Guide
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Zion National Park Vacation: Canyon Country
Private vehicles can travel Highway 9, the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway, through the east side of the park year-round. Oversized Vehicle Information
From April until October the only access to the Scenic Drive is via shuttle. From October until April private vehicles can travel the Scenic Drive.
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 Nature Notes
Zion is extremely popular in the warm months of the year, but the winter has a mystical draw for many. Early spring rains bring water flows that are not seen the rest of the year. Wildflowers burst with color in the spring. Fall in Southern Utah is spectacular, as autumn's red and orange glows give another perspective to the natural green setting of Zion National Park.
But still most come to the park in the summer when everything is basked with sun and beauty.  Next Page
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