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Zion National Park U.S National Park Service Zion National Park U.S. Department of the Interior Zion Canyon The Narrows Contact Information Riverside Walk (Accessible with Assistance) Mailing Address Park Information 1 Zion Park Blvd. (435) 772-3256 Temple of Sinawava State Route 9 Emergencies Springdale, UT 84767 911 or (435) 772-3322 9 Website Observ at West Rim Trail Poin io East Rim Trail www.nps.gov/zion t T n ra il x Observation Point E-mail 6507ft (1983m) [email protected] Big Social Media Walters Bend Wiggles Scout www.facebook.com/zionnps Lookout Weeping Rock www.instagram.com/zionnps 8 7 x Cable Mountain Angels Landing 6496ft (1980m) www.twitter.com/zionnps Trail West Rim Trail Rim West x 5990ft Hidden (1765m) Canyon Parking and Driving Trail The Zion Canyon Scenic Drive is closed to private vehicles while the shuttle is running. The Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway, Kolob Canyons Road, and Kolob The Grotto 6 Terrace Road are open to vehicles year-round while road conditions permit. Upper Emerald Pools Kayenta Trail Important information for parking in Zion: • Park in designated lots only. Lower Emerald Pools Zion Lodge • To avoid crowds, arrive before 9:00 a.m. Parking lots 5 x Deertrap Mountain are usually full from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; park in 6921ft (2110m) the town of Springdale and take the free shuttle into the park. • Pull-outs along State Route 9 should not be used as shuttle access parking. Zion National Park • Consider parking in Springdale to avoid delays at the entrance Shuttle System station. If you park in Springdale you can catch the free town Spring through fall, the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive is open to shuttle buses shuttle to the pedestrian entrance at Zion. only. • Do not park on vegetation or in roadways blocking traffic. Private vehicles are not allowed beyond • Do not walk on roadways, road shoulders, or social trails. Canyon Junction. • Pedestrians must use established walkways. Court of the 4 For Your Safety Patriarchs r e v i • Bring and drink plenty of water. Zion is a desert. R e v i • Water bottle refilling stations are shown on the map. r n i D l i g c • Stay on designated trails. Zion’s sandstone erodes a r i r i T n V h e easily from foot traffic. Desert soils and plants recover c c n e S B k slowly (or not at all). r n d o n o F • Take responsibility for your own safety. Listen to your body and a y S Canyon Overlook Trail n recognize its limitations. Do not take undue risks such as jumping h a t C r o n off rocks or climbing unaided. Remember, your safety is your N i o responsibility! Z To 9 and 89 , Canyon Junction Mt. Carmel Junction, • Do not feed or approach wildlife; it is dangerous and illegal. 3 Grand Canyon National Park, • Human food is bad for animals, and can make them aggressive and Bryce Canyon National Park Z ion (even the squirrels and chipmunks). Wild animals can carry -Mount Carm harmful diseases; keep a safe distance. el Highway Pa’rus Trail Leave No Trace Tunnel: Museum No bikes or pedestrians allowed. Ask about • Practice “Leave No Trace” principles to protect Zion for future 2 restrictions on large vehicles. generations. Report graffiti and littering. • Place trash in designated receptacles only. South Campground • “Go Before You Go.” Use the restrooms at the il trailheads. You must remove your human waste from a r T the Narrows. Disposable bags are available at local an South Entrance m shops and the park bookstore. Watch • Dogs on leashes and bicycles are allowed on the Pa’rus Trail. All Zion Canyon 1 Village Visitor Center other trails are closed to pets and bikes. 1 Cafe Soleil, Thai Sapa, Cliffrose 2 Trail Etiquette Flanigan’s Inn Watchman Campground 3 North 0 0.5 Kilometer Clinic Whiptail Grill Lion Blvd. • Be considerate of other visitors. 0 0.5 Mile • Hike quietly and enjoy the sounds of nature. 4 Desert Pearl Inn • Hike in a single file line to let other hikers pass Zion Pizza & • Ascending hikers have the right of way. Noodle Co. Shuttle Information Ranger station 5 Kolob Canyons Bumbleberry Inn Park shuttle stop Drinking water Located in the northwest corner of the Restrooms park off of Interstate 15 via exit 40, the Bit & Spur Springdale shuttle five-mile scenic drive climbs past the 6 Hampton Inn/ stop Campground spectacular canyons and red rocks of the Holiday Inn Express Exit Kolob Canyons area and42 ends at the Kolob Zion Canyon shuttle Quality Inn & Suites route Picnic area Canyons Viewpoint. Montclair Driftwood Lodge Springdale shuttle Wheelchair-accessible 7 route Taylor Creek Taylo r Cre y ek Can on Trail SPRINGDALE Park Film Exit s b R 40 lo o Other Visitor Information o a K d ‘ Park House Cafe Paved road open to Amphitheater 5mi Lee Pass Kolob Canyons Trailhead Silver Bear Enterprises private vehicles Visitor Center Kolob 8km 8 Canyons Horseback Riding Viewpoint Tunnel l i a r T Parking throughout k 9 Hiking trail e e P the town of Springdale Pets r Timber Creek C n i k Overlook Trail r e Hiking V 15 Kolob a To 15 Kolob Canyons, Dining L Arch Majestic View Trail 1 St George, and Las Vegas Kolob Arch Lodge 9 Biking Lodging Hiking Guide Large Vehicles Shuttle Hike Location Round trip Elevation Description Stop Average time Change Easy Pa’rus Trail 2 hours Paved trail follows the Virgin River 50 ft/ from the South campground to Zion Canyon 3.5 mi/ 1 15 m Canyon Junction. Wheelchairs may need assistance. Visitor Center 5.6 km Short, but steep. Starts across from the entrance to Archeology Trail 0.5 hour 80 ft/ the visitor center parking lot. Climbs to the outlines Zion Canyon 0.4 mi/ 1 24 m of several prehistoric buildings. Trailside exhibits. Visitor Center 0.6 km Lower Emerald 1 hour Minor drop-offs. Paved trail leads to the Lower 69 / 21 Pool Trail 1.2 mi/ Emerald Pool and waterfalls. Connects to the 5 ft / m Zion Lodge 1.9 km Kayenta and Upper Emerald Pool Trails. The Grotto Trail 0.5 hour The trail connects the Zion Lodge to The Grotto. 35 ft / Zion Lodge 1 mi/ Can be combined with the Lower Emerald Pool 6 11 m The Grotto 1.6 km and Kayenta Trails to create a 2.5 mile loop. 0.5 hour Short, but steep. Minor drop-offs. Paved trail ends at Weeping Rock Trail 98 ft/ 0.4 mi/ a rock alcove with dripping springs. Trailside exhibits. 7 Weeping Rock 30 m 0.6 km Sections may be icy or closed in winter. 1.5 hours Minor drop-offs. Paved trail follows the Virgin Riverside Walk 57 ft / River along the bottom of a narrow canyon. 2.2 mi/ 9 Temple of Sinawava 17 m Trailside exhibits. May be icy. Wheelchairs may need 3.5 km assistance. Moderate Watchman Trail 2 hours Minor drop-offs. Ends at viewpoint of the Towers 368 ft/ Zion Canyon 3.3 mi/ of the Virgin, lower Zion Canyon, and Springdale. 1 112 m May be muddy and icy. Visitor Center 4.3 km 5 hours Commercial horse trail from March to Sand Bench Trail 466 ft/ 7.6 mi/ October. Hike atop a massive landslide under 5 Zion Lodge 142 m The Sentinel. May be icy. Access only from Court of 12.2 km the Patriarchs. Upper Emerald 1 hour 200 ft/ Minor drop-offs. A sandy and rocky trail that climbs Pool Trail 1 mi / to the Upper Emerald Pool at the base of a cliff. May 5 61 m Zion Lodge 1.6 km be icy. Access only from the Kayenta Trail. 1.5 hours Long drop-offs. An unpaved climb to the Kayenta Trail 150 ft/ 2 mi/ Emerald Pools. Connects The Grotto to the 6 The Grotto 46 m Emerald Pools Trails. May be icy. 3.2 km Canyon Overlook 1 hour Long drop-offs, mostly fenced. Rocky and uneven East 163 ft/ Side Trail 1 mi/ trail ends at viewpoint of Pine Creek Canyon and 50 m lower Zion Canyon. May be snow covered and icy. Tunnel Zion-Mt. Carmel Hwy 1.6 km 3.5 hours Limited to 12 people per group. Follows Taylor Creek Trail Kolob 5.0 mi/ 450 ft/ the Middle Fork of Taylor Creek past two Canyons Kolob Canyons Road homestead cabins to Double Arch Alcove. Often 8.0 km 137 m snow covered. Today, flash flooding is... Timber Creek 0.5 hour Follows a ridge to a small peak with views of Kolob 100 ft/ Overlook Trail 1 mi/ Timber Creek, Kolob Terrace, and Pine Valley Canyons 30 m Expected Kolob Canyons Road 1.6 km Mountains. Often snow covered. Strenuous Long drop-offs. Not for young children or Angels Landing 4 hours 1488 ft/ anyone fearful of heights. Last section is a via West Rim Trail 5.4 mi / 6 453 m route along a steep, narrow ridge to the summit. The Grotto 8.7 km Often snow covered and icy. Long drop-offs. Not for anyone fearful of Hidden Canyon 2.5 hours 850 ft/ heights. Follows along a cliff face to the Trail 2.4 mi/ 7 259 m mouth of a narrow canyon. May be snow Weeping Rock 3.9 km covered and icy. Observation Point 6 hours Long drop-offs. Climbs through Echo Canyon 2148 ft/ via East Rim Trail 8 mi/ to viewpoint of Zion Canyon.
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