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Fall 2016 Map and Guide The official newspaper of Zion National Park

Plan Your Visit Welcome to Zion National Park. Steep cliffs, narrow , 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 Shuttle adequate preparation, and constant awareness. First Bus from 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 , 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. Warm the victim with your own body and Heat stroke Firearms Unless otherwise posted, a warm drink, and shelter the individual Heat stroke is an advanced stage of heat Federal law allows the maximum speed limit is 35 mph. Seat from breezes. A pre-warmed sleeping bag exhaustion. Symptoms include people who can legally belts or child safety seats are required for will also prevent additional heat loss. confusion, disorientation, behavioral possess firearms under all occupants of a vehicle. Please park in changes, and seizures. If you believe that federal, , and local Heat Exhaustion designated spaces only and turn off your a member of your party is suffering from laws, to possess firearms Heat exhaustion occurs engine when your vehicle is stopped. heat stroke, it is imperative to cool them in the park. It is the visitor’s responsibility when the body loses more using any available means and obtain to understand and comply with all fluid than is taken in. Signs Other Vehicles immediate medical assistance. applicable Utah, local, and federal of heat exhaustion include Other vehicles, such as firearms laws. Federal law prohibits nausea, vomiting, fatigue, ATVs and OHVs, are firearms in certain facilities in Zion headaches, pale appearance, stomach Remote-Controlled not permitted in Zion Equipment National Park, which are posted with cramps, and cool clammy skin. If a mem- National Park. Use of remote-con- signs. The discharge of firearms and ber of your party begins to experience trolled equipment, hunting within the park are prohibited. any of these symptoms, stop your hike including but not Utah state law allows open carry on immediately. Find a cool, shady area and Hypothermia limited to helicopters, shuttle buses. Concealed carry is allowed rest with your feet up to distribute fluids Hypothermia occurs drones, and toys, is prohibited in the for only those individuals with a throughout your body. It is important to when the body is cooled park. concealed carry permit. to dangerous levels. It drink fluids, but it is also important to eat. is responsible for the While suffering from heat exhaustion, 28 6 drinking fluids without eating can lead to MOUNT MORIAH 50 greatest number of deaths WILDERNESS La Sal EXPLORE MORE 6 50 NF a potentially dangerous condition of low 50 among people engaging in outdoor Celebrate the National 6 50 10 Park Service Centennial blood salt. Seek medical help if heat With the combined effort of over 25 BUREAU OF activities. It is a hazard in narrow canyons GREAT LAND MANAGEMENT 257 Fish parks and organizations in the Grand BASIN 15 Lake 24 Fish CORAL PINK SAND NF Lake GOBLIN Circle area of Arizona, Nevada and NP NF 24 exhaustion symptoms persist for more Utah; PARKS100 is celebrating the DUNES STATE PARK • 21 70 SP because immersion in water is the FREMONT NPS Centennial in a new way. We (50 minutes) INDIAN 24 SP 24 than two hours. have created a community, locally 62 quickest way to lose body heat. and online, to help you explore more RED CLIFFS 62 95 of our area and find all types of parks, 89 12 CAPITOL as well as local Centennial events, RECREATION AREA • 130 REEF To prevent hypothermia, avoid cotton The 20 22 Dixie NF NP suggested itineraries, visitor centers, (50 minutes) CEDAR BREAKS NM PAROWAN GAP ANASAZI SP and our hidden gems. FRONTIER HOMESTEAD SP Dixie NF Narrows SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY Dixie NF RED CANYON clothing as it provides no insulation when 56 PETRIFIED FOREST SP PIPE Cedar City 12 276 Venture Out & Explore Five More™ CATHEDRAL 143 Don’t miss our hidden gems! Within a NATL MONUMENT • GORGE 18 wet and eat high energy food before you SP KOLOB 14 KODACHROME BASIN SP short drive of Zion National Park (and (1 hour) Dixie NF CANYONS ZION 89 GLEN 15 BRYCE GRAND STAIRCASE each of our beloved national parks) RED CLIFFS NP CANYON CANYON ESCALANTE NM are five more incredible outdoor 17 NRA are chilled. The signs of hypothermia SNOW CANYON SNOW CANYON SP NP places to explore. Make them part of 18 your journey... STATE PARK • St. George Kanab 89 include uncontrollable shivering, (1 hour) 389 RAINBOW CORAL PINK SAND DUNES SP Page BRIDGE NM Plan Your Visit Locally & Online VERMILION PIPE SPRING NM CLIFFS NM 89 HORSESHOE BEND stumbling and poor coordination, Find Parks100 on Facebook, Twitter GRAND CANYON NAVAJO NATION and Instagram, as well as at PARASHANT NATL • 89A www.parks100.com. Kaibab NF 98 fatigue and weakness, and confusion or MONUMENT 67 GRAND CANYON NORTH RIM St. George, Utah Kanab, Utah (1.5 hours) GRAND CANYON 1835 Convention Ct. 78 South 100 East PARASHANT NM 160 slurred speech. If you recognize any of (800) 733-5263 (800) 869-6635 89 visitstgeorge.com visitsouthernutah.com ZION NATIONAL PARK • HOPI these signs, stop hiking and immediately RESERVATION replace wet clothing with dry clothing. WWW.PARKS100.COM

Map and Guide 3 Recreation water may be cold and deep, and the Camping Campgrounds rocks underfoot are slippery. Flash Campgrounds in Zion flooding and hypothermia are constant dangers. Good planning, proper Canyon have restrooms, Sites Fees Reservations drinking water, picnic equipment, and sound judgment are tables, fire grates, dump Watchman 181 $20 per night www.recreation.gov essential for a safe and successful trip. Campground stations, and recycling. $30 per night for electric hookups 877-444-6777 Your safety is your responsibility. Up to six months in advance All sites are half price for holders of There are three ways to hike The Narrows, weather and water conditions permitting. Interagency Senior and Access Passes. South 117 $20 per night First-come, first-served There are no showers available within Campground 4 group sites Zion National Park. Pay showers are Day Hike from the Bottom and Back To experience The Narrows, start at the available in Springdale and east of the Lava Point Temple of Sinawava and hike one mile to park. The availability of these services Campground 6 No fee First-come, first-served varies throughout the year. no water; pit toilets the end of the Riverside Walk and wade into the river. In less than a mile, you Group Campsites will be hiking in one of the narrowest Fires organized groups 6 Fees Vary Per Site www.recreation.gov sections of the canyon. There is not a When fire danger is of 9 to 40 people 877-444-6777 Watchman CG formal destination, and you will return high, all campfires may the same way you came. Some hikers try be prohibited. When Private campgrounds with showers and hookups are available outside the park. South Campground is closed from November 27 through February 26. Reservations at Watchman Campground end November to reach Orderville Canyon, a tributary permitted, fires are only 28, after that, it is first come, first-served through February 26. The number of available campsites may vary throughout the year. roughly two hours upstream from the allowed in fire grates in the campgrounds. end of the trail. Travel upstream into Bring or buy firewood. Collecting any Orderville Canyon or beyond Big Spring type of wood in the park is prohibited. is prohibited. No permit is required for Horseback Riding Wilderness this day hike. Groups size limits apply Bicycling Horses traditionally have Permits beyond the junction with Orderville Bicycling is permitted on been used to explore the Permits are required for Canyon. all park roadways and on terrain of Zion National overnight trips, through- the Pa’rus Trail. Bicyclists Park. Guided trips are hikes of The Narrows Day Hike from Top to Bottom must ride single file and available starting at the corral near the and its tributaries, Left This strenuous 16-mile all-day hike stop to let shuttle buses pass. Do not pass Emerald Pools Trailhead. For private Fork (The Subway), Kolob Creek, and all requires a permit and a private shuttle to a moving shuttle bus. Each shuttle bus stock use, see the Wilderness Guide or canyons requiring the use of technical the trailhead. Please see the Wilderness has a rack for at least two bicycles. All inquire at visitor centers. equipment. Reservations are available Guide or inquire at the Zion Canyon other park trails, off-trail routes, and the online for many permits at www.nps.gov/ Wilderness Desk for more information. Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel are closed to Watercraft zion. Permits must be obtained at the bicycles. Bicyclists attempting to travel All watercraft use in Zion visitor centers before your trip. Overnight Hike from Top to though the Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel National Park requires Bottom must obtain a ride through the tunnel. Wilderness permit fees are based on the a wilderness permit. This two-day hike requires a permit Hitchhiking is permitted. Rangers are not size of your group: Permits are issued only and a private shuttle to the trailhead. allowed to provide, or arrange for, trans- when the river is flowing in excess of 150 Maximum stay is one night. Please see port through the tunnel. • $15 for 1-2 people cubic feet per second. Inner tubes are not the Wilderness Guide or inquire at • $20 for 3-7 people permitted at any time on any watercourse the Zion Canyon Wilderness Desk • $25 for 8-12 people Climbing in the park. for more information. The sandstone cliffs of Zion National Park are fa- Hiking and The maximum group size is 12 people the Narrows Checklist mous for big wall climbs. Canyoneering of the same affiliation on the same trail • Obtain weather and flash flood Zion is not a place for Hiking in canyons, even or in the same drainage on the same day. potential forecasts before your trip. inexperienced climbers. short hikes, requires The limit for some canyons is six people. • Wear closed-toe shoes or sturdy boots Climbing in the park requires appropriate advance planning. Some with ankle support, not sandals or hardware and advanced technical skills. hikes involve walking in water. Rivers the Narrows water shoes. There are few top roping areas and no and washes are subject to flash flooding. The has • Take a walking stick. Do not cut tree sport climbs. Permits are not required for Know the weather and flash flood po- carved a spectacular branches for sticks. day climbs, but they are required for all tential forecasts before starting your trip. gorge in the upper reaches • Children should not hike in the river overnight bivouacs. Climbing informa- Daily forecasts are posted in park visitor of Zion Canyon—16 due to strong currents and deep pools. tion and route descriptions are available centers. Most canyons require ropes, miles long, up to 2,000- • Carry out all trash, including food at the Zion Canyon Wilderness Desk in hardware, and advanced technical skills feet deep, and at times only 20 to 30-feet wrappers, apple cores, fruit peels, and the Zion Canyon Visitor Center. for rappelling and ascending. wide. The Narrows, with its soaring walls, toilet paper. Some areas and routes are closed each sandstone grottos, natural springs, and • Carry one gallon of drinking water year to climbing from early March Backpacking hanging gardens can be an unforgettable per person per day, food, sunglasses, through August to protect nesting Permits are required for experience. It is not, however, a trip to sunscreen, and first aid kit. peregrine falcons. Some areas that all wilderness camping. be underestimated. Hiking The Narrows • Take a fleece or windbreaker, The are routinely closed to climbing There is a fee. Permits means hiking in the Virgin River. At least Narrows is much cooler than other include The Great White Throne, Cable and hiking information 60 percent of the hike is spent wading, areas in Zion Canyon. Mountain, , and are available at visitor walking, and • Pack your gear in waterproof bags. . Check at visitor centers centers. The maximum group size is 12 sometimes swimming in the river. There • Use the restroom at the Riverside Walk or visit www.nps.gov/zion for current people. Please read the Wilderness Guide is no maintained trail because the route trailhead before hiking. There are no closure information. for more information. is the river. The current is swift, the toilets in The Narrows.

4 Map and Guide Zion National Park Wilderness

When Zion Canyon is full, explore Kolob Canyons Road Located in the northwest corner of the park off of Interstate 15, these other great areas of the park. this five-mile scenic drive climbs past the spectacular canyons and red rocks of the Kolob Canyons area and ends at the Kolob Canyons Viewpoint. Zion National Park: Kolob Canyons Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway This 12-mile scenic highway connects the South and East To Cedar City, Utah, Cedar Breaks NM, and Entrances. From Zion Canyon, the road travels up steep Salt Lake City, Utah KOLOB switchbacks, through the historic Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel, Exit and emerges on the east side of the park. Delays are possible. 42 CANYONS For large vehicle restrictions, read page 12. 15 Taylor Creek Trail

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zion in Three hours or less Riding the shuttle is the easiest way to see some of the park’s most beautiful sights in a limited time. A roundtrip ride on the shuttle takes about 80 minutes, and the average wait for a shuttle bus is fifteen minutes or less. Some of the most scenic shuttle stops are the Court of the Patriarchs, the Zion Lodge, and Big Bend. If you are interested in hiking, choose one of the easy hikes. Some easy hikes include Weeping Rock, the Lower Emerald Pool Trail, and the Riverside Walk.

zion in more than three hours In addition to riding the shuttle, visit the Zion Human History Museum and watch the park orientation film or attend a ranger-led program. If you are interested in hiking, choose trails based on your ability level from the Hiking Guide. Some moder- ate hikes include the Emerald Pools Trails and Trail. Some strenuous hikes include , The Narrows, and Angels Landing.

Zion Canyon is only one small part of Zion National Park. Take a scenic drive to the other areas of the park listed below, or explore the Zion Wilderness. Read page 6 for an area map or pick up a copy of the Wilderness Guide at park visitor centers.

Hiking Guide

Shuttle Hike Roundtrip Elevation Description Stop Shuttle Location Change Easy 1 Pa’rus Trail 2 hours 50 / 15 Paved trail follows the Virgin River Zion Canyon ft / m from the South Campground to 3.5 / 5.6 Visitor Center Canyon Junction. Wheelchairs may need assistance. mi / km Short, but steep. Starts across from the entrance to 1 Archeology Trail 0.5 hour 80 / 24 Zion Canyon ft / m the visitor center parking lot. Climbs to the outlines 0.4 / 0.6 of several prehistoric buildings. Trailside exhibits. Visitor Center mi / km 5 Lower Emerald 1 hour 69 / 21 Minor drop-offs. Paved trail leads to the Lower Pool Trail 1.2 / 1.9 ft / m Emerald Pool and waterfalls. Connects to the Zion Lodge mi / km Kayenta and Upper Emerald Pool Trails.

The Grotto Trail 0.5 hour 35 / 11 The trail connects the Zion Lodge to The Grotto. Can 6 Zion Lodge 1.0 / 1.6 ft / m be combined with the Lower Emerald Pool The Grotto mi / km and Kayenta Trails to create a 2.5-mile loop. 7 Weeping Rock Trail 0.5 hour 98 / 30 Short, but steep. Minor drop-offs. Paved trail ends at Weeping Rock 0.4 / 0.6 ft / m a rock alcove with dripping springs. Trailside exhibits. mi / km

Riverside Walk 1.5 hours 57 / 17 Minor drop-offs. Paved trail follows the Virgin 9 River along the bottom of a narrow canyon. Temple of Sinawava 2.2 / 3.5 ft / m mi / km Trailside exhibits. Wheelchairs may need assistance. Moderate

Watchman Trail 2 hours 368 / 112 Moderate drop-offs. Ends at viewpoint of the 1 Towers of the Virgin, lower Zion Canyon, and Zion Canyon 3.3 / 4.3 ft / m Visitor Center mi / km Springdale.

Sand Bench Trail 5 hours 466 / 142 Commercial horse trail from March to 5 October. Hike atop a massive landslide under 7.6 / 12.2 ft / m Zion Lodge mi / km . Deep sand and little shade.

Upper Emerald 1 hour 200 / 61 Minor drop-offs. A sandy and rocky trail that climbs to the Upper Emerald Pool at the base of a cliff. Pool Trail 1.0 / 1.6 ft / m Zion Lodge mi / km

Kayenta Trail 1.5 hours 150 / 46 Moderate drop-offs. An unpaved climb to The Grotto 2.0 / 3.2 ft / m the Emerald Pools. Connects The Grotto mi / km to the Emerald Pools Trails.

Canyon Overlook 1 hour 163 / 50 Long drop-offs, mostly fenced. Rocky and uneven Trail 1.0 / 1.6 ft / m trail ends at viewpoint of Pine Creek Canyon and Zion-Mt.Carmel hwy mi / km lower Zion Canyon. Parking lot is right-turn only.

Limited to 12 people per group. Follows the Middle Taylor Creek Trail 3.5 hours 450 / 137 Fork of Taylor Creek past two homestead cabins to Kolob Canyons Road 5.0 / 8.0 ft / m mi / km Double Arch Alcove.

Timber Creek 0.5 hour 100 / 30 Follows a ridge to a small peak with views of Timber Creek, Kolob Terrace, and Pine Valley Mountains. Overlook Trail 1.0 / 1.6 ft / m Kolob Canyons Road mi / km

Angels Landing 4 hours 1488 / 453 Long drop-offs. Not for young children or via West Rim Trail 5.4 / 8.7 ft / m anyone fearful of heights. Last section is a The Grotto mi / km route along a steep, narrow ridge to the summit.

Hidden Canyon 2.5 hours 850 / 259 Long drop-offs. Not for anyone fearful of Trail 2.4 / 3.9 ft / m heights. Follows along a cliff face to the Weeping Rock mi / km mouth of a narrow canyon.

Observation Point 6 hours 2148 / 655 Long drop-offs. Climbs through Echo Canyon via East Rim Trail 8.0 / 12.9 ft / m to viewpoint of Zion Canyon. Access to Cable Weeping Rock mi / km Mountain, , and East Mesa Trails.

The Narrows up to 8 hours 334 / 102 Read page 5 and check conditions at the visitor via Riverside Walk 9.4 / 15.1 ft / m center before attempting. High water levels can Temple of Sinawava mi / km prevent access to The Narrows.

Kolob Arch via 8 hours 1037 / 316 Limited to 12 people per group. Follows Timber La Verkin Creek ft / m and La Verkin Creeks. A side trail leads to Kolob Trail 14.0 / 22.5 Arch, one of the world’s largest freestanding arches. Kolob Canyons Road mi / km Paved trail follows the Virgin River from the South Campground to the South Campground from

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Short, but steep. Starts across from the entrance to from Short, but steep. Starts across the visitor center parking lot. Climbs to the outlines of several prehistoric buildings. Trailside exhibits. buildings. Trailside of several prehistoric

Minor drop-offs. Paved trail leads to the Lower Minor drop-offs. Emerald Pool and waterfalls. Connects to the Kayenta and Upper Emerald Pool Trails.

The trail connects the Zion Lodge to The Grotto. Can The trail connects the Zion Lodge to The Grotto. be combined with the Lower Emerald Pool and Kayenta Trails to create a 2.5-mile loop. to create and Kayenta Trails

Short, but steep. Minor drop-offs. Paved trail ends at Short, but steep. Minor drop-offs. a rock alcove with dripping springs. Trailside exhibits. alcove with dripping springs. Trailside a rock

Minor drop-offs. Paved trail follows the Virgin Minor drop-offs. River along the bottom of a narrow canyon. River along the bottom of a narrow Trailside exhibits. Wheelchairs may need assistance. Trailside

Moderate drop-offs. Ends at viewpoint of the Moderate drop-offs. Towers of the Virgin, lower Zion Canyon, and Towers Springdale.

Commercial horse trail from March to March horse trail from Commercial October. Hike atop a massive landslide under October. The

Minor drop-offs. A sandy and rocky trail that climbs A sandy and rocky Minor drop-offs. to the Upper Emerald Pool at the base of a cliff.

Moderate drop-offs. An unpaved climb to Moderate drop-offs. the Emerald Pools. Connects The Grotto to the Emerald Pools Trails.

Long drop-offs, mostly fenced. Rocky and uneven Long drop-offs, trail ends at viewpoint of Pine Creek Canyon and trail ends at viewpoint of Pine Creek lower Zion Canyon. Parking lot is right-turn only.

Limited to 12 people per group. Follows the Middle Limited to 12 people per group. Fork of Taylor Creek past two homestead cabins to Creek Fork of Taylor Double Arch Alcove. Double Arch

Follows a ridge to a small peak with views of Timber Creek, Kolob Terrace, and Pine Valley Mountains. and Pine Valley Kolob Terrace, Creek,

Long drop-offs. Not for young children or Not for young children Long drop-offs. anyone fearful of heights. Last section is a route along a steep, narrow ridge to the summit. along a steep, narrow route

Long drop-offs. Not for anyone fearful of Long drop-offs. heights. Follows along a cliff face to the heights. Follows along a cliff mouth of a narrow canyon. mouth of a narrow

Long drop-offs. Climbs through Echo Canyon Climbs through Long drop-offs. to viewpoint of Zion Canyon. Access to , Deertrap Mountain, and East Mesa Trails.

Read page 5 and check conditions at the visitor center before attempting. High water levels can center before prevent access to The Narrows. prevent

Limited to 12 people per group. Follows TimberLimited to 12 people per group. and La Verkin Creeks. A side trail leads to Kolob Creeks. and La Verkin Arch, one of the world’s largest freestanding arches. largest freestanding one of the world’s Arch,

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Map and Guide 7 The schedule for all ranger-led programs Ranger-led Programs September 6th - 24th will change on September 25th. Sunday Monday Tuesday Check park bulletin 9:00 am Hiking the Kayenta 9:00 am Walking the Watchman 9:00 am Hiking the Kayenta boards for times and dates. 2.0-hour, moderate 2.5-hours, moderate 2.0-hour, moderate 1.5-mile hike 3.0-mile hike 1.5-mile hike Enhance your understanding and The Grotto Shuttle Stop Visitor Center Shuttle Stop The Grotto Shuttle Stop enjoyment of Zion National Park 9:00 am Ride with a Ranger 9:00 am Ride with a Ranger 9:00 am Ride with a Ranger by taking part in a ranger-led 2-hour ranger-led shuttle tour 2-hour ranger-led shuttle tour 2-hour ranger-led shuttle tour program. Programs are offered in Sign up at the Zion Canyon Sign up at the Zion Canyon Sign up at the Zion Canyon Zion Canyon and Kolob Canyons Visitor Center in advance. Visitor Center in advance. Visitor Center in advance. from April to November. Check 11:25 am Patio Talk 11:25 am Patio Talk 11:25 am Patio Talk the schedules posted at park 25 minutes 25 minutes 25 minutes information centers and bulletin Subjects Vary Subjects Vary Subjects Vary boards throughout the park for Zion Museum Zion Museum Zion Museum times, places, and subjects. 3:25 pm Patio Talk 3:25 pm Patio Talk 3:25 pm Patio Talk 25 minutes 25 minutes 25 minutes Ends 8/14 Subjects Vary Subjects Vary Subjects Vary Zion Museum Zion Museum Zion Museum

8:30 pm Lodge Evening Program 8:30 pm Lodge Evening Program 8:30 pm Lodge Evening Program 45-minute talk 45-minute talk 45-minute talk Check in the park for topics. Check in the park for topics. Check in the park for topics. Zion Lodge Auditorium Zion Lodge Auditorium Zion Lodge Auditorium 8:30 pm Watchman Evening Program 8:30 pm Watchman Evening Program 8:30 pm Watchman Evening Program 45-minute talk 45-minute talk 45-minute talk Check in the park for topics. Check in the park for topics. Check in the park for topics. Watchman Campground Watchman Campground Watchman Campground Amphitheater Amphitheater Amphitheater

Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 9:00 am Ride with a Ranger 9:00 am Hiking the Kayenta 9:00 am Ride with a Ranger 9:00 am Walking the Watchman 2-hour ranger-led shuttle tour 2.0-hour, moderate 2-hour ranger-led shuttle tour 2.5-hours, moderate Sign up at the Zion Canyon 1.5-mile hike Sign up at the Zion Canyon 3.0-mile hike Visitor Center in advance. The Grotto Shuttle Stop Visitor Center in advance. Visitor Center Shuttle Stop 10:00 am Riverside Ramble 9:00 am Ride with a Ranger 10:00 am Riverside Ramble 9:00 am Ride with a Ranger 2-hour, easy 2-mile walk 2-hour ranger-led shuttle tour 2-hour, easy 2-mile walk 2-hour ranger-led shuttle tour Temple of Sinawava Sign up at the Zion Canyon Temple of Sinawava Sign up at the Zion Canyon Shuttle Stop Visitor Center in advance. Shuttle Stop Visitor Center in advance.

11:25 am Patio Talk 11:25 am Patio Talk 11:25 am Patio Talk 11:25 am Patio Talk 25 minutes 25 minutes 25 minutes 25 minutes Subjects Vary Subjects Vary Subjects Vary Subjects Vary Zion Museum Zion Museum Zion Museum Zion Museum

3:25 pm Patio Talk 3:25 pm Patio Talk 3:25 pm Patio Talk 3:25 pm Patio Talk 25 minutes 25 minutes 25 minutes 25 minutes Subjects Vary Subjects Vary Subjects Vary Subjects Vary Zion Museum Zion Museum Zion Museum Zion Museum

8:30Program pm Lodge Evening Program 8:30 pm Lodge Evening Program 8:30 pm Lodge Evening Program 8:30 pm Lodge Evening Program Locations45-minute talk 45-minute talk 45-minute talk 45-minute talk Check in the park for topics. Check in the park for topics. Check in the park for topics Check in the park for topics. Zion Lodge Auditorium Zion Lodge Auditorium Zion Lodge Auditorium. Zion Lodge Auditorium

8:30 pm Watchman Evening Program 8:30 pm Watchman Evening Program 8:30 pm Watchman Evening Program 8:30 pm Watchman Evening Program 45-minute talk 45-minute talk 45-minute talk 45-minute talk Ends 8/14 Check in the park for topics. Check in the park for topics. Check in the park for topics. Check in the park for topics. Watchman Campground Watchman Campground Watchman Campgroun Watchman Campground Amphitheater Amphitheater Amphitheater Amphitheater

Ranger-led Programs Starting September 25th These programs will vary depending non-campers. Check bulletin boards at the influence of water in canyon country. Canyon Visitor Center. Meet at the Visitor visitor center, museum, and Center flagpole. Please arrive 15 minutes on staffing. Programs change Walking the Watchman campgrounds for program topics. prior to departure. Sept. 25th. Check park bulletin 2.5 hours, moderate 2.5-mile hike boards for times and dates. Visitor Center Shuttle Stop Walks Explore a diverse beautiful landscape Talks Subjects Vary Evening Programs Hiking the Kayenta teeming with life as you walk up a All talks in Zion Canyon are presented on 2 hours, moderate 1.5-mile hike scenic trail. Watchman Campground the patio behind of the Zion Human The Grotto Shuttle Stop Amphitheater, Zion Lodge History Museum. Talks are 20 to 30 Hike amidst the spectacular scenery and Ride with a Ranger Auditorium minutes long. Explore the fascinating world discover Zion’s unique natural and Discover what makes Zion such a special Enjoy a unique 2-hour experience on a of Zion’s wildlife and learn the secrets of cultural history. place. 45-minute evening programs morning ranger-led shuttle bus tour of their survival. Discover the stories of the address a myriad of topics, including Riverside Ramble Zion Canyon. Several stops will provide an people who lived in and shaped Zion the geology, people, and animals of the 2 hours, easy 2-mile walk intimate look at Zion Canyon. Seating is Canyon. Uncover how this striking park. Limited parking is available at Temple of Sinawava Shuttle Stop limited—make free reservations, in scenery came to be and the stories that are Watchman Campground for Discover the striking power and varied person, up to 3 days in advance at the Zion recorded in the rocks. Subjects Vary. Map and Guide 9 Weather In fall, the heat of the Climate summer gives way to cooler temperatures and drier weather, making it Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec an ideal time to visit Zion Temperature (°F) National Park. Average high 54 59 66 75 86 95 100 99 91 79 64 54 Average low 30 34 39 45 54 63 70 68 61 48 37 30 Record high 73 90 91 95 106 114 115 111 110 99 86 81 Along the Virgin River, cottonwoods turn Record low –15 0 10 21 19 36 41 36 33 18 6 –5 golden yellow and bigtooth maples add Days above 100°F 0 0 0 0 0 6 16 10 2 0 0 0 splashes of scarlet to the canyons and Days below 32°F 20 13 9 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 10 18 trails. Favorable conditions prevail for Precipitation (inches) hiking and canyoneering, but be sure to Average 1.8 2.0 2.0 1.3 0.7 0.3 1.2 1.5 1.0 1.3 1.4 1.6 check the weather forecast, flash flood Record high 9.3 6.7 7.1 5.4 3.0 4.0 4.9 5.1 6.7 5.5 4.0 4.7 potential ratings, and the temperature of Record daily snowfall 12.5 8.0 7.2 4.0 4.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3.0 4.5 8.0 the river before exploring the park. Day Days with thunderstorms 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.0 4.0 5.0 14.0 15.0 5.0 2.0 0.0 0.0 and night temperatures can differ by over Temperatures at higher elevations, including the Kolob Canyons area of the park, may be 5 to 10 degrees cooler than Zion Canyon. 30°F/17°C. Consider dressing in layers to prepare for changes in temperature.

Sun and Moon Environmental Impact

Date Sunrise Sunset Zion National Park is to provide many recycling options for filling stations are located at the Zion September 1 7:03 am 8:01 pm much more than just a visitors. With help from you, Zion kept Canyon Visitor Center, Zion Human September 15 7:14 am 7:40 pm recreational destination. nearly 200,000 lbs of waste out of landfills History Museum, Zion Lodge, and the October 1 7:27 am 7:16 pm It is a sanctuary of natural last year. Participate in recycling efforts Temple of Sinawava. October 15 7:40 am 6:56 pm and cultural resources. by using the available recycling bins November 1 7:56 am 6:35 pm November 15 7:11 am 5:22 pm Conserving this heritage is a task that the inside the park and in local communities. Zion Canyon Shuttle System December 1 7:27 am 5:15 pm National Park Service cannot accomplish The shuttle system was created to reduce alone. All of us serve a critical role in hiking traffic congestion, parking conflicts, Full Moon: maintaining Zion’s sanctuary for the Please stay on marked trails. Hiking off pollution, noise, and resource damage. September 16 future. Please respect your national park trails can lead to loss of vegetation, soil Each full shuttle reduces traffic by October 16 November 14 and the experiences of others. compaction, erosion, and unsightly scars 28 cars. The shuttles reduce the number on the landscape. of vehicle miles traveled per day by over Recycling and trash 50,000 and reduce CO2 emissions by Please do not litter. Carry out or recycle wildlife over 12 tons per day. all of your trash, including toilet paper. Feeding, harming, or capturing wild The park recycling program provides animals is illegal and can cause injury or Renewable Energy disposal for plastic, aluminum, glass, death to the animal. Animals can become Solar power provides clean energy paper, and other materials. Zion National aggressive beggars when fed. for Zion National Park. In 2010, large NPS Park works closely with the community photovoltaic systems were installed at Resource Damage the Kolob Canyons Visitor Center, the It is illegal to remove anything from Zion Emergency Operations Center, and National Park, including flowers, rocks, Zion Headquarters. Zion generates Volunteer or anything else that you might find. 12 percent of its power from onsite Do not write or carve on natural surfaces. renewable sources and purchases Volunteers-in-parks renewable energy to offset other sources. Volunteer with Zion soundscapes Efforts to reduce energy use have resulted National Park and help Soundscapes, or sound environments, in a 10 percent decrease since 2008. us care for this special are an important natural feature of the place. Volunteers at park. Be aware of the noise that you make Electric vehicle Zion work with park employees Volunteer Annual Pass so that others may enjoy the peace and charging stations behind the scenes and on the frontline Free admission to all federal fee areas solitude of the park. Please travel quietly With a grant from the U.S. to preserve park resources and for one year for volunteers with over and limit the size of your group. Department of Energy contribute to visitor enjoyment. In 250 hours of service. Clean Cities program, 2015, 284 volunteers contributed Water Bottle Filling Stations electric vehicle charging stations were 22,000 hours of service to Zion There are several water bottle filling installed at the Zion Canyon Visitor National Park. You too can make a stations located throughout the park. Center and the Kolob Canyons Visitor difference. For volunteer To reduce waste, the sale of disposable Center in 2015. Purchase an access code opportunities at Zion, please plastic water bottles is prohibited in at visitor center bookstores. With these contact 435-772-0184 or visit the Get Zion Canyon. Support this initiative by initiatives and your help, we can work Involved section on our website at bringing a reusable water bottle with you towards preserving and protecting these www.nps.gov/zion. and using it after you leave. Water bottle places for future generations.

10 Map and Guide Zion Natural History Association Official Partner of Zion National Park

Educate. Inspire. Connect.

The Zion Natural History Association is a non-profit organization that began in 1929 to support education, research, publications, and other programs for the benefit of Zion National Park, Cedar Breaks National Monument, and Pipe Spring National Monument. Financial support by ZNHA members, combined with sales from our bookstores, provides parks with approximately $700,000 in annual aid.

Zion Canyon Field Institute place in and around Zion National Park, Membership The Zion Canyon Field Institute educates Cedar Breaks National Monument, and Become a member of ZNHA and inspires visitors about the greater Pipe Spring National Monument. and enjoy benefits for Zion National Park ecosystem and yourself today, while you environment. ZCFI is the educational Outdoor Learning Adventures help Zion tomorrow. ZNHA supports division of the non-profit cooperating Hike to a hanging garden where vibrant the educational outreach and the Junior Visitor Center, Zion Human History association Zion Natural History columbine grow next to scarlet monkey Ranger programs for youth, publishes Museum, and at the Kolob Canyons Association. These workshops take flowers. Relax while a geologist explains books on Zion, contributes to park Visitor Center. Visit the bookstores the wonders of Zion in a small group ranger-led programs, and provides for a variety of interpretive products setting. Enjoy a discussion by the Virgin to enhance your experience in Zion. Sep 7 Zion Narrows Service Project free visitor information about the park. River about water issues in the West. Sep 10 Secrets of Cedar Breaks Wade into The Narrows and plunge into Sep 17 Fall Wildflowers Join us as a member and receive a Y our purchase at our bookstores Sep 17 Pine Valley Mountains Geology a service project to keep it pristine. These twenty-percent discount on all purchases helps support important park Sep 22 Archaeological Field Day are just a few of the experiences that you at ZNHA bookstores and most ZCFI programs and a sustainable Sep 22 Thursday Trek can enjoy during our workshops. workshops. Members also receive future for the places you Oct 1- 2 Grand Staircase Geology love so much. Service Projects discounts at participating associations, Oct 6 Archaeological Field Day Participants have the opportunity to get a our quarterly e-newsletter, and the Oct 7 Rim to Floor biannual Sojourns publication. Most Oct 12 Wednesday Wildlife Walk backstage view of Zion, learn intensively Maps of Zion importantly, your membership helps Oct 15 The Ferns of Zion about a single subject, and contribute to The bookstore sells a wide variety of ensure future educational and research Oct 17 Outside Looking In a project that benefits the park. topographic maps, geologic maps, and Oct 20 Archaeological Field Day activities in Zion National Park. hiking and climbing guide books. Private Explorations Oct 20 Thursday Trek Our Custom Explore Zion program Online store Oct 22 Fall Journaling in Zion Membership level options Oct 22 Rim to Floor provides educational experiences for • Individual Sojourns $45 Shop our new online store! You can buy Oct 25-26 Fall Foliage Photography small groups based on your schedule. • Family Sojourns $60 maps, guides, or posters, purchase books Oct 28-29 Archaeology Service Project • Contributor $100 on geology, history, or art, sign up for a Registration Oct 29 Fall Bird Hike • Advocate $250 ZCFI class, join ZNHA, or make a Pick up the course schedule at any of Nov 3 Thursday Trek • Donor $500 donation. Purchases support important the park’s bookstores. To register for a Nov 5 Zion Geology programs in Zion National Park. Nov 12 Beaver Dam Mountain Geology course, please visit www.zionpark.org, Znha bookstores call 435 772-3264 , or stop by the Zion Be sure to pick up a copy of the All classes include moderate to strenuous hiking. CanyonVisitor Center Bookstore. award-winning Zion Adventure Guide Visit www.zionpark.org Some classes include an indoor component such Fees for one-day workshops as a lecture, slide presentation, or demonstration. for $16.99, available at the ZNHA are $60 to $85 per day. bookstores located in the Zion Canyon or call (800) 635-3959

Map and Guide 11 Passes are available at park entrance stations. Information about interagency passes and participating agencies (NPS, BLM, FWS, FS, and BOR) is available online at Entrance Fees store.usgs.gov/pass. The entrance fees at Zion National Park are $30 per vehicle, $25 per motorcycle Zion Annual Pass senior Pass and $15 per person for bicyclists, pedestrians, and organized groups. All entrance $50 $10 fees are valid for seven days. Eighty percent of fees collected remain in the park Admission to Zion Admission to all National Park for federal fee areas for repair, maintenance, and facility enhancement directly related to visitor enjoy- one year from for life, U.S. citizens ment, health, and safety. date of purchase. 62 years or older.

Annual Pass Access Pass $80 Free Admission to all Admission to all federal fee areas federal fee areas for Information Centers for one year from life, permanently date of purchase. disabled U.S. Zion Canyon Visitor Center citizens. Located near the South Entrance of the park, the Zion Canyon Visitor Center is an excellent place to begin your exploration of Zion Canyon. 4th grade MILITARY Annual Park rangers and outdoor exhibits will help you plan your visit and Pass - Free Pass - Free Admission to all Active duty military make the most of your time. Inquire at the Zion Canyon Wilderness federal fee areas admission to all Desk about permits for backpacking, canyoneering, and other trips into the through Aug for federal fee areas U.S. 4th Graders with for one year. wilderness. Visit the bookstore for maps, books, and gifts. valid paper pass.

Zion Human History Museum Indoor exhibits focus on the human history of Zion National Park. Hours of Operation A 22-minute orientation film highlights the dramatic landscapes of the park and examines the history of the canyon. Rotating art exhibits feature regional artists. Visit the bookstore for maps, books, and gifts. September 6 to October 8 October 9 to November 26 There are dramatic views of the Towers of the Virgin and outside. Zion Canyon Visitor Center 8:00 am to 6:00 pm 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Kolob Canyons Visitor Center This is the entry point to the Kolob Canyons area of the park. It is located 45 miles Zion Canyon 8:00 am to 4:30 pm north of Springdale and 17 miles south of Cedar City at Exit 40 on Interstate 15. Park Wilderness Desk 7:00 am to 6:00 pm rangers are available to answer questions and issue wilderness permits. Exhibits Zion Human explore the geology, vegetation, and wildlife of this unique landscape. History Museum 9:00 am to 6:00 pm 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Kolob Canyons Visitor Center 8:00 am to 5:00 pm 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Closed 11/27 Large Vehicles The Zion Wilderness Desk will be closed after Saturday, November 28. Starting Sunday, November 29, permits can be obtained at the Zion Canyon Visitor Center Information Desk The Zion-Mt. Carmel down the center of the road in the tunnel. from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Tunnel connects Zion We apologize for any delays associated with

this safety precaution. North To Salt Canyon to the east side Lake City Panguitch of the park. It was built 12 143 12 Large vehicles may only travel through the Bryce 63 in the 1920s when large 0 10 50 Kilometers 56 Cedar Cedar Canyon tunnel from: City Breaks National vehicles were less common. 0 10 50 Miles 15 NM Park 18 KOLOB 14 Grand Staircase- CANYONS Long Valley Vehicles 11’4” tall or taller, or 7’10” wide Time zones Junction Escalante National Monument or wider, require one-lane traffic control • Sept. 18 to Oct. 1 from Nevada is in the Zion National Park ZION 89 Pacific Time Zone. UTAH CANYON 8:00 am to 7:00 pm Utah is in the NEVADA Snow Canyon Glen Canyon through the tunnel. Large vehicles cannot La Verkin 9 Mt. Carmel Mountain Time Zone. State Park Junction National Recreation Area • Oct. 2 to Oct. 30 from Arizona is in the 9 travel in a single lane through the tunnel. Mountain Time Zone Hurricane St. Coral Pink Kanab 89 Lake Powell (daylight-saving time 59 8:00 am to 6:00 pm is not observed). George Sand Dunes Nearly all RVs, buses, trailers, fifth-wheels, UTAH State Park ARIZONA Fredonia • Oct. 31 to Mar. 5 from er Vermilion Page dual-wheel trucks, campers, and boats Riv 389 ALT Cliffs

8:00 am to 4:30 pm 89 National require traffic control. Mesquite in Pipe Spring irg Jacob Monument V National • March 6 to Sept. 17 from 168 Monument Lake 15 ALT 89 Tunnel traffic control 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Dirt roads may Road 93 be impassable closed 169 when wet Kaibab National in winter isitors requiring traffic Valley Forest V of Fire 67 control through the 169 State Prohibited Vehicles To Los Park 89 Angeles Grand Canyon NEVADA ARIZONA Grand Canyon-Parashant tunnel must pay a $15 fee and San Tuweep Vehicles not permitted in Diego National National Park per vehicle in addition Monument the tunnel include the Las Mead r N ake ve OR IM L Ri TH R Kaibab Vegas o National Forest to the entrance fee. Pay this following: ad Desert View or Henderson National ol C Grand Canyon fee at the park entrance station before driv- Recreation Area Village Cameron 93 Lake Mead 64 National Tusayan ing to the tunnel. The fee is valid for two 95 Recreation Area trips through the tunnel for the same vehi- cle during a seven-day period. Rangers will • vehicles over 13’1” tall

• semi-trucks and commercial vehicles 00 000 00 stop oncoming traffic so that you may drive 00 000 00 0 • vehicles carrying hazardous materials Vehicles over 11’4” (3.4 m) tall or • vehicles weighing more than 50,000 lbs The printing of this newspaper was made 7’10” (2.4 m) wide, • combined vehicles or buses over 50’ possible by the Zion Natural History Association. including mirrors, 11’4” Bicycles and pedestrians are also not awnings, and jacks, 3.4 m permitted in the tunnel and must obtain will require traffic Printed with control in the tunnel. a ride. Hitchhiking is permitted. Rangers Single-axle vehicles SOY INK are not allowed to provide, or arrange for, may not exceed 40’ 7’10” 40’ in length. Printed on recycled paper. Please recycle again. transport through the tunnel. 2.4 m 15.2 m

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