Wilderness Guide

National Park Service Zion National Park U.S. Department of the Interior

Wilderness Guide

The Official Wilderness Guide of Zion National Park Plan Your Trip Welcome to Zion National Park. Zion is a spectacular network of colorful canyons, forested mesas, and striking deserts. All of the land within the park boundary is preserved by the National Park Service for the benefit of the public. In addition, a remarkable 84 percent of this extraordinary landscape is preserved as wilderness. This designation ensures that over 124,000 acres of the park will continue to be a place where nature and its “community of life are untrammeled by man, a place where man himself is a visitor who does not remain.”

PREPARE AND PLAN or stream courses, or on slickrock AHEAD whenever possible. Avoid stepping on Traveling into the vegetation or biological soil crusts. wilderness, even on short Do not build or destroy rock cairns. trips, can be challenging They are used to mark the trail or route. and risky and requires If placed incorrectly, they can mislead careful planning before you begin. Each year, people are injured or die while visitors, causing unnecessary damage exploring the park. Your safety depends and potential injuries. Also, do not build on your own good judgment, adequate structures including benches, tables and preparation, and constant observation. shelters. Leave the area in a natural state for others to enjoy. Camping is limited to designated sites in much of the Zion not write or carve on natural surfaces. bags or trash bags are highly LEAVE NO TRACE Wilderness. In areas where at-large Feeding wildlife is illegal and unhealthy. recommended to transport solid waste. More than 60,000 people camping is permitted, camp at least 200 Animals can become aggressive when fed. If you do not have a disposal bag, human receive permits to visit feet from water and out of view of trails Store food and trash responsibly. waste can be buried in a small hole 4 to 8 the Zion Wilderness each and streams. Camp one-quarter mile Allow others to enjoy the peace and inches deep and 200 feet from any water year. Please show respect from springs. Campfires are not allowed solitude of the park. Keep your group sources, rivers, trails or campsites. All for your national park, fellow visitors, in the wilderness. Please use a gas stove. quiet and limit the size of your group. human waste must be carried out of the and future generations. Virgin River Narrows in waste It is illegal to remove anything from Carry all of your trash out of the park. disposal bags. Stay on the trail. If you must leave the the park. Leave the flowers, rocks, and This including toilet paper, food scraps trail, travel in canyon bottoms, in river everything else for others to enjoy. Do and human waste. Human waste disposal

Published 2019 Reservations & Permits Permits are required an additional charge for a permit that is long lines for last minute permits. When a for all overnight trips, determined by the size of your group. slot canyon day trip is fully booked online Contact Information including climbing through the Calendar reservations system Zion National Park bivouacs, all through- Many of the permits for Left Fork (The or the Advance Lottery, the Last Minute Superintendent hikes of The Narrows Subway) and Mystery Canyon are Drawing becomes an option. Individuals Jeff Bradybaugh and its tributaries, all canyons requiring secured through the Advance Lottery can submit an application for the Last Mailing Address the use of descending gear or ropes, prior to calendar reservations becoming Minute Drawing to obtain any remaining Zion National Park and all trips into Left Fork (The Subway). available. reservations for permits. The Last Minute Springdale, UT 84767 All permits (including those with Drawing is limited to one request per Park Information reservations and those awarded though ADVANCE LOTTERY individual per canyon. 435 772-3256 the lottery) must be obtained in person RESERVATIONS Last Minute Drawing applications are on the day before or day of the trip at Wilderness Information The Advance Lottery is for trips through completed online. Entries can be the Zion Canyon or Kolob Canyons 435 772-0170 Left Fork (The Subway) and Mystery submitted as early as one week prior to Visitor Centers. Use the park’s online Canyon. Due to the popularity of these a trip date until two days before at noon Website reservation system at www.nps.gov/zion/ www.nps.gov/zion areas, the park created an online lottery MT. The drawing is held at 1:00 pm MT, planyourvisit/wilderness.htm. for reservations. The Advance Lottery two days before a trip date. Any spaces E-mail does not run from November through not taken through the drawing will be [email protected] GET A PERMIT March due to a low demand for permits, available as Walk-in Permits the day There are several ways to obtain a permit Lost and Found however, permits are still required for before a trip date. Report at any visitor center for your trip into the Zion Wilderness. these areas any time of year. Calendar Over half of all available permits are reservations can still be made. Applicants will be sent a notification Emergencies secured using the advance reservation email with information about the status 911 or 435 772-3322 system. The remaining permits are Advance Lottery applications are of their request. If a reservation is obtained through the Last Minute completed online. Entries must be awarded, the permit must be obtained Drawing (canyoneering day trips) or submitted three months prior to your before the trip at a park visitor center. Permit Fees as Walk-in Permits (backpacking trips). planned trip. Entries are limited to one Must be 18 years of age to apply for Fees help cover the costs of issuing request per individual per canyon per lottery, reservations, and Last Minute permits, wilderness patrols, resource monitoring, and trail repairs. Fees are CALENDAR RESERVATIONS month. Entrants can request three Drawings. non-refundable and based on group size. Visitors can reserve a wide variety of prioritized dates. The non-refundable trips using the online reservation system. lottery application fee is $5.00. WALK-IN PERMITS • $15.00 for 1 to 2 people Please note that calendar reservations are • $20.00 for 3 to 7 people About one-third of wilderness campsites not permits. Visitors with calendar Applicants will be sent a notification • $25.00 for 8 to 12 people are not available through the reservation reservations must pick up their permits email on the fifth day of the following system. They are made available as at either the Zion Canyon or Kolob month with information about the status visit the Zion Canyon Wilderness Desk Walk-in Permits and can be obtained Canyons Visitor Center before beginning of their request. If a reservation is to complete a short orientation and sign the day before your trip starts. Any slot their trip. awarded, the permit must be obtained a program agreement form. canyon or climbing permits not taken before the trip at a park visitor center. through the reservation system are GROUP SIZE LIMITS MAKING A CALENDAR available as Walk-in Permits. Wilderness Occasionally, a few spaces remain after Large groups result in larger impacts. All RESERVATION campsites, climbing areas, and slot the Advance Lottery has been held. groups traveling into the Zion Wilderness Reservations are available online during canyons that are not listed in the These spaces can be reserved through the must follow the group size limit for that a three month time frame. On the fifth reservation system are only available as Calendar reservations system. area. These limits apply to all trips into day of every month at 10:00 am MT, Walk-in Permits. Plan ahead and obtain a the park’s wilderness including trips that reservations for trips a month out reservation to avoid any disappointment. become available. If they are still LAST MINUTE DRAWING do not require a permit. Wilderness trails RESERVATIONS have a group size limit of 12, but many available, reservations can be made until ZION EXPRESS canyoneering areas are limited to 6. 5:00 pm MT on the day before your trip. Visitors can apply for the Last Minute MEMBERSHIP There is a $5.00 non-refundable fee for Drawing for canyoneering day trips. This Group size limits are strictly enforced. Zion Express Membership allows an online calendar reservation. There is drawing eliminates the need to wait in Permits will be denied and violators will members who obtain a reservation in be cited if limits are exceeded. their account to convert it to a permit Note: The Advance Lottery is only for trips through Left Fork Reservation Dates (The Subway) and Mystery Canyon online, three days before their trip. The Groups are limited to a maximum of entire permit process can be completed 6 or 12 people that share the same For a trip in Advance Lottery Calendar Reservations online. Zion Express Membership is applications received in become available affiliation (e.g., school, club, scout troop, recommended for frequent visitors. April January February 5 family, and friends). Groups that exceed May February March 5 The benefits of membership include: these limits may not split up and visit the June March April 5 • No cost to enroll. same drainage, route, or wilderness trail July April May 5 • No waiting in line to pick up permit. on the same day, but may split up and August May June 5 • No need to coordinate with Wilderness visit different areas. September June July 5 Desk hours of operation. October July August 5 • Greater flexibility in planning (allows Group size limits do not apply to most November September 5 for early starts and late finishes). trails in Zion Canyon, including the December October 5 • Reservation fees are applied to the cost Emerald Pools Trails, Angels Landing, January November 5 of the permit. Riverside Walk, Watchman Trail, and February December 5 • Membership is valid for three years. The Narrows below the junction with March January 5 To become a Zion Express Member, Orderville Canyon. 2 Wilderness Guide Wildlife Climate

You will encounter Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec wildlife while in the Temperature (°F) wilderness. Be aware Average high 54 59 66 75 86 95 100 99 91 79 64 54 that wild animals can be Average low 30 34 39 45 54 63 70 68 61 48 37 30 unpredictable. Do not Record high 73 90 91 95 106 114 115 111 110 99 86 81 approach or attempt to move sick or Record low –15 0 10 21 19 36 41 36 33 18 6 –5 Days above 100°F 0 0 0 0 0 6 16 10 2 0 0 0 injured wildlife. Please report any Days below 32°F 20 13 9 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 10 18 encounters with aggressive, sick, or Precipitation (inches) injured animals to a park ranger. 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 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 RESPECT WILDLIFE 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 Respect wildlife. Please keep all animals 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 wild and healthy by viewing them from a Temperatures at higher elevations, including the Kolob Canyons area of the park, may be 5 to 10 degrees cooler than Zion Canyon. safe distance. Do not feed or touch wildlife. Store food and trash in animal proof containers.

MOUNTAIN LIONS Mountain lions are wild animals and can Weather be dangerous. They have been seen in SPRING elevation areas such as the Kolob best if completed prior to mid-October the park. An attack is unlikely, and the As the park warms, more Canyons and West Rim can see high when cooler temperatures may require park has never had a reported attack on areas of the wilderness temperatures in excess of 90°F. Visitors wetsuits and other specialized gear. people or pets. However, mountain lions become accessible. One must pay constant attention to the have attacked in other wilderness areas. of the first areas without possibility of thunderstorms and WINTER snow is the Southwest Desert of the park. lightning. The park typically experiences Much of Zion National Park is snow- • Watch children closely, and never let La Verkin Creek is often snow free by a monsoon season from mid-July through covered through the winter months. them run ahead or lag behind. mid-March, and the East and West Rims mid-September with an increased risk All trails, even at lower elevations, can • Solo hiking is not encouraged. are usually snow free by late April. In an of severe thunderstorms and dramatic be ice-covered and traction devices • Never approach a mountain lion. Most average year, high water due to snow melt flash flooding. are highly recommended. In winter, will avoid a confrontation. Always give makes The Narrows impassable until late sections of the Kolob Terrace Road are them a route to escape. May. FALL not plowed. Snow causes closures of • Do not run. Try to look large and put The brilliant autumn colors and cooler the Kolob Terrace Road near the Hop your arms up. SUMMER temperatures can make the fall an ideal Valley Trailhead throughout the winter, • If a mountain lion approaches, wave Zion National Park is hot through the time for backpacking trips in the park. as well as periodic closures of the your arms, shout, and throw rocks or summer months with temperatures Canyoneering trips through The Kolob Canyons Road. Recreational sticks at it. regularly exceeding 100°F. Even higher Narrows and other slot canyons are use is limited to skis and snowshoes. • If attacked, fight back. Flash Floods All narrow canyons are FLASH FLOOD experience flash flooding. potentially hazardous. POTENTIAL RATINGS Watch for these indications of a possible Flash floods, often caused flash flood: by storms miles away, are In the summer, the National Weather a real danger and can be Service issues a daily Flash Flood • Any deterioration in weather conditions life threatening. By Potential Rating for multiple areas in • Build up of clouds or sounds of thunder entering a narrow canyon you are Utah. Zion has worked in partnership • Sudden changes in water clarity from assuming a risk. with the National Weather Service to clear to muddy create specific Flash Flood Potential • Floating debris During a flash flood, the water level rises Ratings for Zion National Park’s unique • Rising water levels or stronger currents quickly, within minutes or even seconds. environment and terrain. These flash • Increasing roar of water up-canyon A flash flood can rush down a canyon in flood ratings predict the severity of the a wall of water 12 feet high or more. If you observe any of these signs, seek flooding that is expected to occur within higher ground immediately—even BE PREPARED the park. climbing a few feet may save your life. Before starting your trip, pay close Remain on high ground until conditions attention to the weather forecast and • Dry: Flash flooding is not expected. improve. Water levels usually drop the Flash Flood Potential Rating for the • Low: Flash flooding is possible. within 24 hours. Flash floods can occur park. If bad weather threatens, do not Some slot canyons may experience in the park during periods of low flash enter a narrow canyon. Whether hiking, flash flooding. flood potential. A moderate or higher climbing, or canyoneering, your safety • Moderate: Flash flooding is probable. flash flood potential is a serious cause depends on your own good judgment, Some slot canyons are expected to for concern. Slot canyons will be closed NPS adequate preparation, and constant Flash floods can be extremely violent. The experience flash flooding. if a Flash Flood Warning is issued. The attention to your surroundings. Your strength of the water can tumble logs and • High: Flash flooding is expected. canyons will reopen two hours after the safety is your responsibility. large boulders. A hiker caught in a flash Many slot canyons are expected to flood like this would not survive. Flash Flood Warning has expired.

Wilderness Guide 3 Transportation Safety ZION CANYON March 10 to the end of October and STEEP CLIFFS HYPOTHERMIA SHUTTLE on weekends in November. The Zion- Falls from cliffs on trails Hypothermia occurs During much of the year, Mt. Carmel Highway and other park have resulted in deaths. when the body is cooled the Zion Canyon Scenic roads are open to private vehicles. Loose sand or pebbles on to dangerous levels. It is Drive is only accessible stone are very slippery. the number one killer of by shuttle bus. The buses are accessible PRIVATE TAXIS Be careful of edges when using cameras outdoor recreationists, and have room for backpacks, climbing You may choose to complete your hike or binoculars. Never throw or roll rocks, even in summer, and it usually happens gear, and bicycles. The buses are free and at a different location from your starting as there may be hikers below you. Trails without the victim’s awareness. It is a you may get on and off as often as you point. Other shuttle and taxi services are can be snow and ice covered in winter. hazard in narrow canyons because im- like. Pets are not allowed. See the shuttle available. Please inquire at the Wilderness mersion in water is the quickest route to schedule for times and dates of this free Desk. • Stay on the trail. body heat loss. To prevent hypothermia, service • Stay back from cliff edges. avoid cotton clothing (it provides no BICYCLES • Observe posted warnings. insulation when wet) and eat high-energy Plan your trip to include the shuttle. For food before you are chilled. The signs of Bicycles are not permitted • Please watch children. instance, if your hike ends at a trailhead hypothermia include: in Zion Canyon, time your trip so you in the wilderness. Bicycles may travel on roadways WATER will not miss the last shuttle of the day. • Uncontrollable shivering and on the Pa’rus Trail. The desert is an extreme • Stumbling and poor coordination Shuttles will not pass moving bicycles. environment. Carry • Fatigue and weakness AUTOMOBILES Pull over to allow a bus to pass. Do not enough water, one gallon • Confusion or slurred speech Park in designated lots. pass a moving shuttle. Shuttles have racks per person per day, and Pedestrians must use for bicycles. Bicycles are not permitted in drink it. Water is available at visitor cen- If you recognize any of these signs, stop established walkways. the Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel. ters, campgrounds, and the Zion Lodge. hiking and immediately replace wet Do not walk on Water flow at natural springs clothing with dry clothing. Warm the roadways, road can vary; check for information at visitor OTHER VEHICLES victim with your own body and a warm shoulders or social trails. Pull-outs centers. Do not drink untreated water. drink, and shelter the individual from along State Route 9 should not be ATVs and OHVs are not Water collected in the wilderness is not breezes. A pre-warmed sleeping bag will used as shuttle access parking. Private permitted in the park. safe to drink without treatment. There also help prevent further heat loss. vehicles are not permitted on the Access to private property are two safe methods to treat water. by snowmobile is allowed. Zion Canyon Scenic Drive from PETS BOIL WATER Pets are not allowed on Bring water to a rolling boil for one wilderness trails or on the minute. Add one minute for each 1,000 shuttle buses. Even well- feet above sea level. Shuttle Schedule behaved pets may disrupt FILTER AND DISINFECT WATER wildlife and other visitors. Spring Summer Fall Do not leave pets in vehicles. Boarding Filter through an “absolute” 1 micron Zion Canyon Shuttle kennels are available in Rockville, Kanab, filter, or one labeled as meeting ANSI/ Hurricane, St. George, and Cedar City. NSF International Standard #53. Then First Bus 7:00 am add eight drops of liquid chlorine bleach, from Zion Canyon Visitor Center 7:00 am 6:00 am FIREARMS or four drops of iodine, per gallon of It is the visitor’s

water and let stand for 30 minutes. Last Bus responsibility to from Zion Canyon Visitor Center 6:48 pm understand and comply 7:30 pm 8:30 pm HEAT from Temple of Sinawava 7:03 pm with all applicable Utah, 8:10 pm 9:15 pm EXHAUSTION from Zion Lodge 6:45 pm 8:30 pm 9:30 pm local, and federal firearms Heat exhaustion occurs laws. Federal law prohibits firearms Springdale Shuttle when the body loses in certain facilities in Zion National more fluid than is taken Park, which are posted with signs. The 8:10 am First Bus 8:10 am 7:10 am in. Signs of heat exhaustion include 8:30 am discharge of firearms and hunting within from Majestic View Lodge 8:30 am 7:30 am nausea, vomiting, fatigue, headaches, the park are prohibited. from Zion Canyon Village pale appearance, stomach cramps, and cool clammy skin. If a member of your DRONES 6:15 pm party begins to experience any of these Last Bus to Zion Canyon Shuttle 9:15 pm 10:15 pm Due to concerns about from Majestic View Lodge symptoms, stop your hike immediately. wildlife harassment Find a cool, shady area and rest with your and visitor safety, feet up to distribute fluids throughout Last Bus 7:30 pm drones are not allowed at 4 Wilderness Guide9:00 pm 10:00 pm from Zion Canyon Village 7:45 pm your body. It is important to drink fluids, Zion National Park. but it is also important to eat. Drinking The average wait for a shuttle bus is fifteen minutes or less. The wait is longer in the lots of fluids and not eating, while morning and evening, but shorter during peak hours. Shuttles will also operate on weekends suffering from heat exhaustion, can lead inNovember, with additional service on Thanksgiving Day and Friday. The shuttle schedule is to a potentially dangerous condition subject to change. Please check your Map and Guide for current information. of low blood salt. If heat exhaustion symptoms persist for more than two hours, seek medical help.

Heat stroke is an advanced stage of heat Emergencies exhaustion. It is the body’s inability to cool itself. Symptoms include confusion, For 24-hour emergency response, call 911 or 435-772-3322. The Zion disorientation, behavior changes, and Canyon Medical Clinic is located in Springdale near the south entrance seizures. If you believe that a member of to the park. For hours, please call 435-772-3226. Other medical clinics your party is suffering from heat stroke, are located in Hurricane. The nearest hospitals are in St. George, Cedar it is imperative to cool them and obtain City, and Kanab. immediate medical assistance. Canyoneering Safety

ALWAYS free backup. Make safety your number HAVE A one priority. PLAN B LOWER ECHO CANYON There is no substitute for September 6, 2016, two males attempted planning ahead, taking the proper to descend Middle Echo Canyon, but equipment, having the right skills, and did not look at their route description using sound judgment. Be prepared to until they descended into Lower Echo take care of yourself and your group by Canyon. They continued through the resolving any difficulties that may arise. canyon, even though the features did not Rescue is not a certainty. If rescue is meet the route description. By the time possible, it will take hours or days to they looked at their route description, remove an injured hiker from the they were already too committed to exit wilderness. Lower Echo Canyon. Eventually, they emerged at the top of Weeping Rock, ENGLESTEAD CANYON a drop more than 10 times higher than September 3, 2017, a male was the largest rappel in Middle Echo (this descending Englestead Canyon with a rappel is not permitted). Luckily, they group. The first rappel in this canyon is were able to call down for help. These approximately 300 feet. On this rappel, canyoneers spent the night at the top of he lost control approximately 70 feet Weeping Rock where they were rescued off the ground and fell to the canyon the next day, after being stranded for floor where he was fatally injured. This approximately 15 hours. Even heavily traveled canyons in the park individual was descending on a single Do you have a backup for all party members? Can all strand of rope, using a new 8.3 mm rope. are routes, not maintained trails. Do members of your group stop mid-rappel or ascend a short He was descending on an ATC device you have a map and a route description? distance to correct a problem? If not, consider taking a without a belay or a backup. He was Are you confident in your ability to use canyoneering course before heading out on your own. reported to be an experienced canyoneer. them? When you enter a canyon and Understand your system, forces, and pull your rope after your first rappel, you trapped on separate sand bars 200 feet rappel device when he was about the variables that will change your are committed. You must complete the apart. One of the men somehow survived 40 feet off of the ground. He lost descent. Are you taking shortcuts? Will canyon whether you intended to or not a swim to the end of the Riverside Walk. control while completing the tie off your descent system stop you if you are and regardless if you are prepared for the The other man was killed by the flood. and fell 20 to 40 feet. A prussic caught unable to stop yourself? Are you positive canyon you are descending. Always check the weather before your him before he impacted the ground, you possess and are employing the skill trip. If bad weather threatens, do not but he still suffered back and chest to safely complete the canyon you are PINE CREEK CANYON enter a canyon. If you observe any signs injuries. The boy’s prussic backup attempting? Know how to tie a hands On November 15, 2014, a group of of a possible flood, climb to high ground prevented more serious injuries. three was rappelling through Pine Creek and remain there until water levels drop. Do you have a backup for all party Canyon. A member of the party jumped members? Can all members of your group stop mid-rappel or ascend a off an obstacle about five feet high into a REFRIGERATOR CANYON short distance to correct a problem? pool of water. He believed that the pool On September 20, 2014, a group of If not, consider taking a canyoneering was deep enough to cushion his fall, but eight people, including a thirteen- course before heading out on your landed on a hidden ledge. The 36-year- year-old boy, attempted the own. old man suffered from a significant lower Refrigerator Canyon route. The boy leg injury. The patient was less than half attempted to rest by tying off his a mile from a road, but the technical rope rescue necessary to extract him from the canyon required six hours and 14 rescuers. Lower leg fractures are the most common injuries suffered in the wilderness. The most common cause of lower leg injuries is jumping. Do not jump. Bring a rope and use it.

THE NARROWS On the morning of September 27, 2014, two men hiked into the lower end of The Narrows. There was a 90% chance of rain that day, and the flash flood potential rating indicated that flash flooding was expected. Heavy rain began mid-morning and lasted through most of the day. The volume of the river increased to 40 times its early morning flow. The men were

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0 1 2 3 4 5 Miles Land Management Act of 2009 into law designating 124,406 acres of Shuttle Information Visitor Information wilderness in Zion National Park. Eighty-four percent of the acreage of Zion pringdale shuttle aed road open to 2.5 mi Trail mileage This map is for planning purposes only. National Park is managed under the 1964 Wilderness Act. According to route priate ehicles o not use this map for wilderness trael. Topographic maps are aailale for sale. the act “a wilderness, in contrast with those areas where man and his own ion anyon shuttle npaed road o camping ecept route (impassable when wet) in designated sites works dominate the landscape, is hereby recognized as an area where the rom March 10 through iing and Atlarge camping earth and its community of life are untrammeled by man, where man ctoer 28 the ion anyon stoc trail o designated sites cenic rie is open to himself is a visitor who does not remain.” iing trail ampground shuttle uses only. riate only ehicles are not permitted rimitie eyond anyon unction. iing route campground 12 accountry campsite

Zion National Park’s wilderness is managed using standards that were developed to measure the health of natural resources and to determine the number of encounters people considered desirable and acceptable while experiencing wilderness. These two standards were combined with existing management zones to create overall use limits and group size limits. The use limits are evaluated each year, and may change as conditions warrant.

Wilderness Use Limits

Area Total Use Limit Advance Reservations Last Minute Drawing Group Size Limit

Behunin Canyon* 12 people per day 6 people per day 6 people per day 6 Echo Canyon* 12 people per day 6 people per day 6 people per day 6 Keyhole Canyon 80 people per day 60 people per day 20 people per day 12 Left Fork (The Subway) 80 people per day 60 people per day 20 people per day 12 Mystery Canyon 12 people per day 6 people per day 6 people per day 6 Orderville Canyon* 50 people per day 30 people per day 20 people per day 12 Pine Creek Canyon* 50 people per day 30 people per day 20 people per day 12 Spry Canyon 20 people per day 14 people per day 6 people per day 6 The Narrows 40 people per day 24 people per day 16 people per day 12

*Total use limits are reduced from March through August for wildlife protection.

Wilderness Guide 6-7 Backpacking Zion National Park has WEST RIM TRAIL the finger canyons of the nearby cliffs to a number of trails in a Timber Creek. The trail follows the creek * There are only nine campsites along the variety of landscapes downstream until it reaches La Verkin Stock Use West Rim Trail. They are filled most days for backpackers to Creek, where the trail starts to gain so if you do not have a reservation, have a Horses traditionally explore. Backpackers elevation. As the canyon narrows, back up option. * have been used to explore in the Zion Wilderness can camp in you receive stunning views of the Zion National Park. designated campsites or in at-large areas surrounding cliffs. The trail from Lee Late spring and fall are ideal times for Allowed stock animals on Zion’s high plateaus, in the low desert Pass to Kolob Arch is seven miles. Water hiking the West Rim. Temperatures are include horses, mules, shrublands, or next to a river in a narrow may be available at Beatty Spring. Check usually ten to fifteen degrees cooler than and burros. Llamas, dogs, goats, camels, canyon. at visitor centers for availability. Zion Canyon. The trail is typically snow and others are not allowed. covered from December through April. Reservations can be made for OTHER TRAILS AND Permits are not required for day trips. approximately two-thirds of the The West Rim Trail traces a series of However, stock are prohibited during backpacking sites. These sites are booked canyon rims with panoramic views. ROUTES spring thaws, unusually wet periods, through Calendar Reservations. Reserve A difficult but rewarding one-night The map shows the locations where or times when their use would cause as soon as possible as sites go quickly. backpacking trip can be accomplished camping is limited to designated trail damage. Maximum group size is The remaining one-third of the by hiking from The Grotto to one of the campsites, including The Narrows, six animals. backpacking sites are booked as a campsites near Cabin Spring. The trip West Rim, La Verkin Creek, and the Walk-in Permit. Wilderness sites are in is five miles one way, with 2,500 feet of Southwest Desert. In other areas, TRAILS high demand and are often booked for elevation gain. A more moderate at-large camping is permitted. Online Where trails are present, stock animals several days. If you do not have a one-night trip descends from Lava reservations are available for at-large must remain on trails. Free trailing or reservation, have a backup plan. Point to campsites near Potato Hollow. camping on the East Rim and in loose herding is not allowed. Maintain Wildcat Canyon. When planning your trip, consider your Water may be available at Cabin, Potato a slow walk when passing hikers. When standing, stock must be kept at least interests, time, and ability. There is no Hollow, and Sawmill Springs. Check at Water and maintained trails are not 100 feet from drainages. perfect trail. Use the Wilderness Guide, visitor centers for availability. always available in the at-large camping Check the map on pages 6 and 7 for other guidebooks, and topographic areas. Permits are required. Visitors must trails open to stock use. Off-trail use is maps to plan the best trip for you during EAST RIM TRAIL camp one mile from roads, out of sight permitted only in Lower Coalpits Wash your visit. Refer to the map for campsite of trails, and one-quarter mile from any This trail begins at the east entrance of from the trailhead to the junction with locations. springs. the park and climbs 1,000 feet onto the Scoggins Wash, in Scoggins Wash, and NO CAMPFIRES plateau with views into Jolley Gulch in Huber Wash. and several small canyons. There are EXTENDED TRIPS Campfires are not sweeping views of the surrounding allowed in the Trips up to 50 miles in length can terrain before entering a high desert OVERNIGHT TRIPS wilderness. be made in Zion National Park’s ponderosa forest. As you near the east Please use a gas stove. wilderness by combining the The only overnight stock camp is Hop rim of Zion Canyon, the trail begins La Verkin Creek, Hop Valley, Valley Site A and your stay is limited to a 2,300-foot descent through Echo Wildcat Canyon, West Rim, and East one night. A permit is required. Stock Canyon, ultimately ending at the Weeping Rim Trails. These routes cross several must be hobbled or tethered to reduce Rock Trailhead. roads, so many variations to your trip damage to vegetation. are possible. A vehicle shuttle may be Water may be available at Stave Spring. necessary. Backpackers that intend To reduce the spread of noxious and Check at visitor centers for availability. to camp in multiple locations need to exotic weeds, stock must be fed certified make a separate reservation for each. weed-free hay two days prior to the trip. SOUTHWEST DESERT The Chinle Trail crosses the open desert as it winds toward the base of Mount Kinesava. The trail offers spectacular views of the West Temple and Mount Kinesava. The Chinle Trail can be very Be hot in the summer, but mild in the spring and fall. Coalpits Wash has no developed trail, but there is a well-worn path to the prepared! junction with Scoggins Wash.

Water may be available at Coalpits Spring. Check at visitor centers for availability.

LA VERKIN CREEK TRAIL

Spring and fall are ideal seasons for hiking in La Verkin Creek. Temperatures are typically 5 to 10 degrees cooler than Zion Canyon. Trails in the Kolob Canyons area of the park are frequently snow covered in winter.

The La Verkin Creek Trail begins at the West Rim Trail Lee Pass Trailhead and descends past

8 Wilderness Guide Canyoneering Climbing Canyoneering combines MAP AND ROUTE Zion National Park’s Due to their difficulty, most route finding, rappelling, DESCRIPTION 2,000-foot sandstone cliffs routes in the park are not problem solving, hiking, You must have and use them. Carefully are world renowned for and swimming. Zion recommended for assess your location before beginning their big wall climbs. Due inexperienced climbers. National Park is one of your first rappel. to their difficulty, most routes the premier places in the country to in the park are not recommended for participate in this exciting activity. With inexperienced climbers. There are few dozens of different canyons to explore, ANCHOR EQUIPMENT top roping areas and no sport climbs. some barely wide enough for a human to Can you replace webbing if it is worn? squeeze through, the park Can you create a new anchor if needed? Permits are not required for day climbs, offers opportunities that range from trips but they are required for all overnight for beginners to experiences requiring EXTRA CLOTHING bivouacs. It is illegal to camp at the base of the wall or in your vehicle. advanced technical skills. Could you spend an unexpected night in Detailed route descriptions are A short trip into the lower end of The the canyon? available at wilderness desks. Narrows from the Temple of Sinawava is a great introduction to the slot canyons EXTRA FOOD of the park. For those with expertise and Food keeps your energy up and helps you ROUTE CLOSURES experience, The Subway and Orderville stay warm if you remain out overnight. Some rock formations and routes Canyon offer opportunities for route finding, swimming, and short rappels. are closed to climbing from March WATER through August each year to MINIMUM IMPACT Drink a minimum of one gallon per protect nesting peregrine falcons. person per day. Some areas that are routinely closed include CANYONEERING the Great White Throne, Cable Mountain, Travel on durable surfaces, like slickrock, FLASHLIGHT / HEADLAMP Court of the Patriarchs, and Angels Landing. river bottoms, or drainages. Avoid steep, Every week, canyoneers spend Check at the visitor center or visit www.nps. sandy, or erodible slopes. unintended nights camped in the gov/zion for current closure information. Carry solid waste disposal bags and pack wilderness of the park. A headlamp could out everything, including toilet paper. make the difference between spending Don’t bury it, burn it, or leave it. the night in the canyon and making it out. MINIMUM IMPACT CLIMBING Prevent bottlenecks. If a faster group Many of the park’s routes are now going catches up to you, allow them to pass. HELMET clean. Avoid using pitons and hammers Rock falls can cause severe injuries. where they are not needed. Excess Avoid bolting. Bolts should only be bolting is discouraged and the use of power placed as a last result. Only use a bolt drills to place bolts is prohibited. When if there are no other safe options for FIRST AID KIT approaching a climb, please use established creating an anchor. If bolts are used, they Even a minor injury can cause major trails. Never climb directly above trails should be placed so that they will last for problems in the wilderness. where hikers may be hit by dislodged many years and will avoid scarring on the Remember, even the most reliable cell rock caused by rope pulls. There are phones and GPS units rarely work in the rocks. Tube or bag human waste and several items that you should bring on narrow canyons of Zion National Park. carry it out. Do not drop your waste. every canyoneering trip in Zion National Park.

BACKUP EQUIPMENT The ability to stop, move up, or down while hanging mid-rope is a lifesaving skill that must be learned before you River Trips need it. Can you create extra friction? All watercraft use in the Do you have ascenders? Can you belay park requires a the less experienced members wilderness permit. of your group? Permits are issued when the river is flowing in UP-TO-DATE WEATHER & excess of 150 cubic feet per second. FLASH FLOOD POTENTIAL Watercraft must be specifically designed Carefully evaluate the forecast and for white water use. Operators must be flash flood potential before entering equipped with approved personal a narrow canyon. Remember that a flotation devices. Kayak trips through 30 percent chance of rain means that The Narrows should only be attempted 30 percent of the forecasted area is by expert paddlers who are prepared to expected to receive measurable survive without assistance for multiple precipitation. days. Permits for kayaking through The Narrows will not be issued on the day of Continuously evaluate weather the trip and must be obtained the day conditions. If bad weather threatens, before. An early start to this trip is need- avoid traveling in a slot canyon. If you ed. Inner tubes are not permitted at any are in a slot canyon, find higher ground time on any watercourse within the park. and wait for conditions to improve.

Wilderness Guide 9 The Narrows The Virgin River WHEN TO HIKE THE has carved a spectacular NARROWS gorge in the upper reaches Entering The Narrows is safest when the of Zion Canyon: 16 miles forecast has little chance of rain and the long, up to 2,000-feet river is low, clear, and relatively warm. deep, and at times only 20 to 30-feet Conditions change from day to day and wide. The Narrows, with its soaring walls, are impossible to predict. Check the sandstone grottos, natural springs, and Zion Canyon Visitor Center for the latest hanging gardens can be an unforgettable weather forecast and possible advisories. wilderness experience. Permits are not issued when the flow is 120 cubic feet per second (cfs) or greater. The Narrows is not a hike to be Flash floods can occur any time, but are underestimated. Hiking The Narrows more common in mid-summer and early means hiking in the Virgin River. At least fall. From November through May, trips 60 percent of the hike is spent wading, through The Narrows require wetsuits, walking, and sometimes swimming in or even drysuits, and special cold weather the river. There is no maintained trail preparation. Spring snowmelt frequently because the route is the river. The current causes the river to run at dangerously is swift, the water is cold, and the rocks high levels from March to early June. underfoot are slippery. Flash flooding and hypothermia are constant dangers. FOOTWEAR Good planning, proper equipment, and Hiking The Narrows is like walking on sound judgment are essential for a safe slippery bowling balls. It requires and successful trip. Your safety is your balancing on algae-coated rocks in a responsibility. swiftly flowing river. Sturdy footwear is essential. Hiking boots with good ankle DAY HIKE FROM THE TRANSPORTATION GROUP SIZE LIMIT support are best. Sandals and bare feet BOTTOM AND BACK If you are planning to hike The Narrows Large groups produce increased impacts are not appropriate. Inappropriate To experience The Narrows, start at the from top to bottom, there are a couple of on the wilderness. Group size is limited footwear often results in twisted ankles Temple of Sinawava, hike one mile to the transportation options: to a maximum of 12 people sharing the and crushed toes. end of the Riverside Walk and wade into same affiliation (e.g., school, club, scout the river. In less than a mile, you will be • If you have two vehicles, you can shuttle troop, family, and friends) in the same CLOTHING hiking in one of the narrowest sections of yourself by parking one vehicle at drainage, route, or wilderness trail on Even in summer The Narrows can be the canyon. There is not a formal Chamberlain’s Ranch and the other the same day. Group size limits are strictly cool. The water is cold, breezes blow destination, and you will return the same at the Zion Canyon Visitor Center. enforced. Permits will be denied and steadily, and very little sunlight penetrates way you came. Some hikers try to reach • You may make arrangements with a violators cited if limits are exceeded. to the canyon floor. Take extra warm Orderville Canyon, a tributary roughly local shuttle service. clothing. Clothing made of wool or two hours upstream from the end of synthetic fibers has the best insulation. the trail. Travel upstream into Orderville At the end of your hike at the Temple Canyon or beyond Big Spring is of Sinawava, you must catch the Zion DRINKING WATER prohibited. No permit is required for this Canyon Shuttle to the visitor center. Untreated water from the river and its day hike. Groups size limits apply beyond Plan your hike so you do not miss the springs is not safe to drink. It has passed the junction with Orderville Canyon. last shuttle of the night. over rangeland and may be contaminated with illness-causing bacteria. Treat the DAY HIKE FROM TOP TO DIRECTIONS TO water you collect by filter, tablets, or by CHAMBERLAIN’S RANCH boiling. Hikers are encouraged to carry BOTTOM Chamberlain’s Ranch is a 1.5-hour drive in all of their water. Drink one gallon of Walking the entire length of The from Zion Canyon, along paved and water per person per day. Narrows can be a grueling experience. Under favorable conditions, the 16-mile dirt roads. The dirt roads are passable FALLS route takes an average of 12 hours. Even for normal cars only when dry. When wet, they may be impassable even for Even the most experienced hikers fall in for well-conditioned hikers, this makes four-wheel drive vehicles. Snow closes The Narrows. Pack a walking stick for for a long and strenuous day. the road in winter. From the park’s East additional stability. It is also a good idea The trailhead at Chamberlain’s Ranch Entrance, drive 2.5 miles east on Route 9. to waterproof your belongings. Many is a 1.5-hour drive from the Temple of Turn left on a paved road and continue hikers line their packs with plastic bags. Sinawava. Two vehicles or a shuttle is 18 miles to a bridge that crosses the Smaller resealable bags provide extra necessary. A wilderness permit is North Fork of the Virgin River. Turn left protection for cameras and other items. required. Group size limits apply. beyond the bridge and drive one-quarter WATER DEPTH OVERNIGHT HIKE FROM mile to the gate of Chamberlain’s Ranch. Please close the gate behind you. Drive The water level varies in The Narrows. TOP TO BOTTOM one-half mile farther and park just before Under ideal conditions, when flow is To enjoy The Narrows at a more leisurely the road crosses the river. To begin your less than 70 cubic feet per second, most pace, some visitors choose to spend a hike, cross the river and follow the road crossings are around knee-deep. Higher night in the gorge. There are twelve for approximately 3 miles. Enter the river flows mean higher water, a stronger numbered sites. Only one-night stays are at the end of the road past the old cabin. current, and may require wading in allowed, and overnight trips must start Chamberlain’s Ranch is a private ranch waist-deep water. Be prepared to swim. from Chamberlain’s Ranch. Reservations outside Zion National Park. Please Even when the river is low, chest-deep are recommended for weekend trips. respect private property. holes are common. When possible, help Campsite capacity is limited and only two the park protect fragile vegetation in The sites can accommodate groups of more

NPS/MARC NEIDIG Narrows and hike in or near the river. than six people. 10 Wilderness Guide The Narrows Timetable Protect the Virgin River

Chamberlain’s Ranch 0:00 / 0.0 mi With the increase in Old Cabin 1:00 / 2.3 mi recreational use along First Narrows 3:30 / 6.1 mi Zion National Park’s Waterfall 4:15 / 8.3 mi waterways, the National Deep Creek 5:00 / 8.9 mi Park Service introduced Kolob Creek 5:45 / 9.8 mi a human waste disposal program for Goose Creek 6:35 / 10.9 mi overnight users in The Narrows. An Big Spring 7:20 / 11.5 mi Orderville Canyon 10:00 / 13.5 mi environmentally friendly human waste Riverside Walk 11:50 / 15.1 mi disposal bag, complete with use and Temple of Sinawava 12:20 / 16.2 mi disposal instructions, is provided to all party members with an overnight Track your progress by recognizing side wilderness permit for The Narrows. canyons like Deep Creek, Kolob Creek, It is a lightweight and sanitary way to and Big Spring. Watch closely for the pack out human waste. mouth of Goose Creek. The bag-within-a-bag design and interlocking closure securely contains waste and odor, while the blend of polymers breaks down the waste and transforms it into a deodorized gel. The contents of the disposal bag are safe for landfills and may be deposited in the trash. Use of this waste disposal system is required in The Narrows, and strongly encouraged for all hikers in all park slot canyons, to help protect the Virgin River and the drinking water for Springdale, Rockville, Virgin, La Verkin, Hurricane, St. George, and other communities

NPS downstream. Left Fork (The Subway) There are two ways to hike Left Fork (The Subway). Both trips involve extensive route finding. Visitors are encouraged to travel with an experienced hiker of Left Fork (The Subway) or obtain a detailed route description. Permits are required regardless of the direction of travel. Left Fork (The Subway) is a day-use area only.

FROM THE BOTTOM AND BACK This strenuous 9-mile round-trip hike requires route finding, stream crossing, and scrambling over boulders. This hike begins and ends at the Left Fork Trailhead on the Kolob Terrace Road.

FROM THE TOP TO THE BOTTOM This strenuous 9.5-mile hike requires rappelling skills, 60 feet of rope, and extensive route finding experience. The route also requires swimming through several deep pools of very cold debris-filled water. The trail begins at the Wildcat Canyon Trailhead and ends at the Left Fork Trailhead. Both trailheads are located on the Kolob Terrace Road north of Virgin, Utah. NPS/CAITLIN CECI Wilderness Guide 11 Maps & Guides ZION FOREVER The Zion Natl Park Forever Project sells maps and guides, as well as other books, at park visitor centers. Zion Forever is the park’s official nonprofit partner which supports the scientific, educational, historical, and interpretive activities of the park.

AREA GUIDES Zion Adventure Guide by Greer Chesher A ranger approved, information packed guide - ideal for the first time visitor or a valuable resource for return visitors.

Hiking Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks by Eric Molvar and Tamara Martin An illustrated guide to the breathtaking slickrock canyons and towering cliffs of southwestern Utah.

Hiking the Southwest’s Geology, Four Corners Region by Ralph Lee Hopkins Information on 50 hikes includes the landscape and geologic features along each trail.

Favorite Hikes In & Around Zion National Park by Tanya Milligan and Bo Beck Information about hikes within a 100-mile radius of Zion National Park.

Zion: Canyoneering by Tom Jones Descriptions of trail hikes, off-trail hikes, and technical canyoneering routes.

Rock Climbing Utah: A Falcon Guide by Stewart M. Green A guide for planning climbing trips in Utah.

Zion Climbing: Free and Clean by Bryan Bird A climber’s guide to Zion National Park.

MAPS Trails Illustrated Map of Zion National Park Scale approximately 1:37,700; 30 x 25” Wilderness and hiking information, waterproof, tear-resistant, folded.

St. George/Springdale, Utah Trail Map Scale 1:25,000; 27 x 39” Hiking information, waterproof, tear resistant, folded.

USGS Topographic Maps Scale 1:24,000; 7.5 minute quads. Paper, rolled. Kanarraville, Kolob Arch, Kolob Reservoir, Cogswell Point, Smith Mesa, Guardian Angels, Temple of Sinawava, Clear Creek, Springdale East and West, and The Barracks.

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