National Park Service Zion National Park U.S. Department of the Interior • Shuttle Map • Trail Information (Inside Page 6) Fall 2016 Map and Guide The official newspaper of Zion National Park Plan Your Visit Welcome to Zion National Park. Steep cliffs, narrow canyons, and Shuttle Schedule unpredictable weather add to the challenge and adventure of a visit. Fall It is important to plan carefully for your stay. Park rangers at the Summer Mid Fall November 5/22 to 9/24 9/25 to 10/29 10/30 - 11/13 11/24 - 11/26 visitor centers can provide planning information and weather 11/19, 11/20 forecasts, but your safety depends on your own good judgment, Zion Canyon Shuttle adequate preparation, and constant awareness. First Bus from Zion Canyon Visitor Center 6:00 am 7:00 am 7:00 am ZION CANYON SHUTTLE PARKING 7:00 am The Zion Canyon Scenic Parking areas in Zion are Drive is accessible by usually full from 10:00 am Last Bus to Springdale Shuttle shuttle bus every day to 3:00 pm. To avoid delays from Temple of Sinawava 9:15 pm 6:45 pm 6:15 pm from Zion Lodge 9:30 pm 7:00 pm 6:30 pm through November 13 and at the entrance station on weekends in November. The buses are and limited available parking, park in Last Bus accessible and have room for backpacks, Springdale and ride the free shuttle to from Zion Canyon Visitor Center 8:30 pm 6:44 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm from Temple of Sinawava 9:15 pm 7:30 pm 6:45 pm 6:45 pm climbing gear, and at least two bicycles. the park. Street parking is available in The shuttles are free and you may get on many locations in Springdale. Springdale Shuttle and off as often as you like. Pets are not permitted. Improper parking is unsafe and damages First Bus from Majestic View Lodge 7:10 am 8:10 am Not in Service 9:15 am park resources. Please park in designated from Zion Canyon Theatre 7:30 am 8:30 am Not in Service 9:00 am SPRINGDALE SHUTTLE spaces only and turn off your engine In coordination with the Zion Canyon when your vehicle is stopped. Last Bus to Zion Canyon Shuttle from Majestic View Lodge 8:05 pm 6:14 pm Not in Service 5:15 pm Shuttle, the Springdale Shuttle will pick up and drop off passengers in the town AUTOMOBILES of Springdale. The closest stop to the Only the Zion Canyon Last Bus from Zion Canyon Theatre 9:30 pm 7:30 pm Not in Service Zion Canyon Visitor Center is located Scenic Drive is closed to 7:00 pm from Majestic View Lodge 9:45 pm 7:45 pm Not in Service 7:15 pm near the pedestrian entrance to the park. private vehicles. The Zion- Shuttles will also operate on weekends in November, with additional service on To avoid parking hassles, park in Mt. Carmel Highway, Thanksgiving Day and Friday. The Shuttle Schedule is subject to change. Springdale and ride the free shuttle to Kolob Canyons Road, and Kolob Terrace Please check at the shuttle stops for current information. * There will be no shuttle service from 11/14 through 11/18 and from11/21-11/23. the pedestrian entrance of the park. Road are open to vehicles. National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Services 888-297-2757 or 435-772-7700, or visit Kanab, Hurricane, St. George, zionlodge.com. There are other lodging and Cedar City. ACCESSIBILITY options in surrounding communities. Most park facilities are SHOWERS accessible. Wheelchairs RESTAURANTS There are no showers Zion National Park are available for loan at In the park, the Zion available within Zion Superintendent the Zion Canyon Visitor Lodge dining room and National Park. Pay Jeff Bradybaugh Center for the visitor café serve breakfast, showers are available center area. All shuttle buses are lunch, and dinner. Dinner in Springdale and east of Mailing Address wheelchair accessible. Mobility devices reservations are required; please call the park. The availability of these services Zion National Park must be smaller than 30” x 46” and have 435-772-7760. There are many varies throughout the year. Springdale, UT 84767 a combined weight of less than 600 lbs. restaurants in surrounding communities. Service dogs are permitted on a leash LAUNDRY Park Information throughout the park. There are laundry 435 772-3256 GROCERIES facilities located in Campsites are available for people There are grocery and Wilderness Information Springdale, Hurricane, with disabilities. The Pa’rus Trail and convenience stores in 435 772-0170 and Kanab. There are the Riverside Walk are accessible trails Springdale, La Verkin, no laundry facilities with assistance. The Zion Lodge has Hurricane, Kanab, St. Website within the park. www.nps.gov/zion several accessible hotel rooms and one George, and Cedar City. accessible cabin with a roll-in shower. MONEY Social Media The Zion Lodge also has a wheelchair PETS There is an ATM at the www.facebook.com/zionnps available for loan. Zion Lodge. Banks and www.flickr.com/zionnps Leashed pets may be www.flickr.com/groups/zionnps Many ranger-led programs are walked on the Pa’rus ATMs are located in most www.instagram.com/zionnps accessible. Assistive listening devices are Trail. Pets are not surrounding communities. www.twitter.com/zionnps available by reservation for all ranger-led permitted on any other TRAM www.youtube.com/npszion programs. Please visit the Zion Human trails, on shuttles, in public History Museum for information about buildings, or in the wilderness. Pets Zion Lodge offers E-mail borrowing assistive listening devices. must be under physical control on narrated open-air tram [email protected] a leash less than six feet long at all rides from the Lodge to times. The interior temperature of a the Temple of Sinawava. Lost and Found LODGING vehicle can quickly warm to Available Mondays, [email protected] In the park, the Zion dangerous levels. Avoid leaving Wednesdays and Fridays at 5:30pm. Lodge has rooms, suites, Emergencies animals in vehicles. Boarding Inquire at the Front Desk. Seats available and cabins. To make 911 or 435 772-3322 kennels are available in Rockville, first come, first served. For more reservations, please call information please call 435-772-7700. Wildlife Emergencies MOUNTAIN LIONS Zion National Park is Mountain lions are present in the park. For 24-hour emergency response, call 911 or 435-772-3322. The Zion home to 69 species of Attacks are unlikely and have never Canyon Medical Clinic is located in Springdale near the south entrance mammals, 208 birds, 29 been reported in the park. Please watch to the park. For hours, please call 435-772-3226. Other medical clinics reptiles, six amphibians, children closely and never let them run are located in Hurricane. The nearest hospitals are in St. George, Cedar and nine fish. Commonly ahead or lag behind. More information City, and Kanab. seen animals include mule deer, lizards, is posted at trailheads. Please report any and many species of birds. Rare or sightings or encounters to a park ranger endangered species include the peregrine as soon as possible. falcon, Mexican spotted owl, California Flash Floods condor, desert tortoise, and the Zion DESERT BIGHORN SHEEP All narrow canyons are snail, found only in Zion National Park. Desert bighorn sheep are often seen on potentially hazardous. the east side of the park. Although they Flash floods, often caused naturally shy away from people, some of by storms miles away, are these animals have grown accustomed a real danger and can be to visitors in the park. Please do not life threatening. You are assuming a risk approach or feed bighorn sheep. when entering a narrow canyon. Your safety is your responsibility. RESPECT WILDLIFE Please keep all animals wild and healthy Watch for indications of a possible flash by viewing them from a safe distance. flood. If you observe any of these signs, Do not feed or touch wildlife. Store food seek higher ground immediately: and trash responsibly. • deterioration in weather conditions SICK OR INJURED ANIMALS • build up of clouds or thunder Be aware that wild animals can be • sudden changes in water clarity from unpredictable. Do not approach animals clear to muddy “The squirrel bit me in less or attempt to move sick or injured • floating debris During a flash flood, the water level rises than a second.” wildlife. Please report any sick or • rising water levels or stronger currents within minutes or even seconds. A flash flood can rush down a canyon in a wall of water Wild animals can hurt injured animals to a park ranger. • increasing roar of water up canyon you. Do not feed them. over twelve feet high. Safety Whether hiking, climbing, or driving, Angels your safety depends on your good Landing judgment, adequate preparation, and Route constant awareness. Your safety is your responsibility. STEEP CLIFFS Falls from cliffs on trails have resulted in death. Loose sand or pebbles on stone are very slippery. Be careful of edges when using cameras or binoculars. Never throw or roll rocks because there may be hikers below you. • Stay on the trail. • Stay back from cliff edges. • Observe posted warnings. • Please watch children. WATER The desert is an extreme environment. Carry enough water, one gallon per person per day, and drink it. Water is available at visitor centers, campgrounds, Zion Lodge, and most shuttle stops. Do not drink untreated water. DRIVING Park roads are used by vehicles, bicycles, walkers, and even wildlife. Obey posted speed limits.