National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Information Sheet

Hiking Guide Shuttle Hike Round Elevation Description Stop Trailhead Trip Change Easy Paved trail follows the Pa’rus Trail 2 hours 50 ft/ from the South Campground to Zion Canyon 3.5 mi/ 1 15 m Canyon Junction. Wheelchairs may need assistance. Visitor Center 5.6 km

Short, but steep. Starts across from the entrance to Archeology Trail 0.5 hour 80 ft/ the visitor center parking lot. Climbs to the outlines Zion Canyon 0.4 mi/ 1 24 m of several prehistoric buildings. Trailside exhibits. Visitor Center 0.6 km

Lower Emerald Pool Minor drop-offs. Paved trail leads to the Lower 1 hour 69 ft / Trail Emerald Pool and waterfalls. 5 1.2 mi/ 21 m Zion Lodge 1.9 km

The Grotto Trail The trail connects the Zion Lodge to The Grotto. This 0.5 hour 35 ft / Zion Lodge trail is great for wildlife viewing. 6 1 mi/ 11 m The Grotto 1.6 km

0.5 hour Short, but steep. Minor drop-offs. Paved trail ends at Weeping Rock Trail 98 ft/ a rock alcove with dripping springs. Trailside exhibits. 0.4 mi/ 7 Weeping Rock 30 m 0.6 km

Minor drop-offs. Paved trail follows the Virgin Riverside Walk 1.5 hours 57 ft / 2.2 mi/ River along the bottom of a narrow canyon. 9 Temple of Sinawava 17 m Trailside exhibits. Wheelchairs may need assistance. 3.5 km Moderate Watchman Trail Moderate drop-offs. Ends at viewpoint of the Towers 2 hours 368 ft/ Zion Canyon of the Virgin, lower Zion Canyon, and Springdale. 1 3.3 mi/ 112 m Visitor Center 4.3 km

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

Upper Emerald Pool 1 hour Minor drop-offs. A sandy and rocky trail that climbs 200 ft/ to the Upper Emerald Pool at the base of a cliff. No Trail 1 mi / 5 61 m swimming is allowed. Zion Lodge 1.6 km Closed temporarily due to rockfall. Moderate drop-offs. An unpaved climb to Kayenta Trail 1.5 hours 150 ft/ 2 mi/ the Emerald Pools. Connects The Grotto 6 The Grotto 46 m to the Emerald Pools Trails. 3.2 km Closed temporarily due to rockfall. Long drop-offs, mostly fenced. Rocky and uneven East Canyon Overlook 1 hour 163 ft/ trail ends at viewpoint of Pine Creek Canyon and Side Trail 1 mi/ 50 m lower Zion Canyon. Parking lot is right-turn only. Tunnel Zion-Mt. Carmel Hwy 1.6 km

Limited to 12 people per group. Follows the Middle 3.5 hours 450 ft/ Kolob Taylor Creek Trail Fork of Taylor Creek past two homestead cabins to 5.0 mi/ 137 m Canyons Kolob Canyons Road Double Arch Alcove. 8.0 km Closed temporarily. Follows a ridge to views of Timber Creek, Kolob Timber Creek 0.5 hour 100 ft/ Kolob Terrace, and the Pine Valley Mountains. Overlook Trail 1 mi/ Canyons 30 m Kolob Canyons Road 1.6 km Closed temporarily. Strenuous

Angels Landing 4 hours 1488 ft/ Long drop-offs. Not for young children or anyone fearful of heights. Last section is a via West Rim Trail 5.4 mi / 453 m 6 route along a steep, narrow ridge to the summit. The Grotto 8.7 km

Long drop-offs. Not for anyone fearful of Hidden Canyon Trail 2.5 hours 850 ft/ 2.4 mi/ 259 m heights. Follows along a cliff face to the 7 Weeping Rock mouth of a narrow canyon. 3.9 km

Observation Point 6 hours 2148 ft/ Long drop-offs. Climbs through Echo Canyon to viewpoint of Zion Canyon. Access to Cable via East Rim Trail 8 mi/ 655 m 7 Mountain, Deertrap Mountain, and East Rim Trail. Weeping Rock 12.9 km

The Narrows 8 hours 334 ft/ Read information on the reverse side and check conditions at the visitor center before attempting. via Riverside Walk 9.4 mi/ 102 m 9 High water levels can prevent access to The Narrows. Temple of Sinawava 15.1 km Kolob Canyons Located in the northwest corner of the park off of Interstate 15 via exit 40, Limited to 12 people per group. Follows Kolob Arch via 8 hours 1037 ft/ the five-mile scenic drive climbs past Kolob To Cedar City, Timber and La Verkin Creeks. A side trail CedaLar Bre Verkinaks NM, Creek Trail 14 mi/ 316 m the spectacular canyons and red rocks Canyons p leads to Kolob Arch, one of the world’s largest arch. and SaltKolob Lake CanyonsCity Road Cam of the Kolob Canyons area and ends 22.5 km Cre ek Closed attemporarily. the Kolob Canyons Viewpoint. Check in at the Visitor Center for winter Stay on established trails and watch your footing, especiallyroad at conditions. overlooks and near drop-offs. Avoid cliff edges. Watch children closely. People uncertain about heights should stop if they become uncomfortable. Never throw or roll rocks because there may be hikers below. Lava Point

Kolob Canyons Shuttle Schedule No reservations, no fee, primitive

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0 1 2 3 4 5 Miles On March 30, 2009, President Barack Obama signed the Omnibus Public Shuttle Information Visitor Information Land Management Act of 2009 into law designating 124,406 acres of Springdale shuttle Paved road open to 2.5 mi Trail mileage This map is for planning purposes only. route private vehicles Do not use this map for wilderness travel. wilderness in Zion National Park. Ninety percent of the acreage of Zion Topographic maps are available for sale. Zion Canyon shuttle Unpaved road No camping except National Park is managed under the 1964 Wilderness Act. According to route (impassable when wet) in designated sites the act “a wilderness, in contrast with those areas where man and his own From April 1 through Hiking and At-large camping October 26, the Zion Canyon stock trail No designated sites works dominate the landscape, is hereby recognized as an area where the Scenic Drive is open to Hiking trail Campground earth and its community of life are untrammeled by man, where man shuttle buses only. Private only vehicles are not permitted Primitive himself is a visitor who does not remain.” beyond Canyon Junction. Hiking route campground

12 Backcountry campsite Contact Information Large Vehicles

Mailing Address Park Information The Zion - Mt. Carmel Tunnel Rangers will stop oncoming traffic so that you 1 Zion Park Blvd. (435) 772-3256 connects Zion Canyon to the east may drive down the center of the road in the State Route 9 side of the park. It was built in the tunnel. We apologize for any delays associated Emergencies Springdale, UT 84767 1920s when large vehicles were less with this safety precaution. 911 or (435) 772-3322 common. Vehicles 11’4” tall or taller, or 7’10” Large vehicles may only travel through the Website wide or wider, require one-lane traffic control tunnel from: www.nps.gov/zion through the tunnel. Large vehicles cannot travel • September 4 to September 29 from in a single lane through the tunnel. Nearly all 8:00 am to 7:00 pm E-mail RVs, buses, trailers, fifth-wheels, dual-wheel • September 30 to November 3 from [email protected] trucks, campers, and boats require 8:00 am to 6:00 pm traffic control. Social Media • November 4 to March 2 from www.facebook.com/zionnps During the winter months, and particularly 8:00 am to 4:30 pm www.twitter.com/zionnps after snow fall, lingering patches of snow make www.instagram.com/zionnps driving more challenging for larger vehicles PROHIBITED VEHICLES to negotiate the many switchbacks in the East Vehicles not permitted in the Side of the park. Be aware of the inherent risks tunnel include the following: associated with winter conditions and plan • Vehicles over 13’1” tall Getting Around accordingly. • Semi-trucks and commercial vehicles • Vehicles carrying hazardous materials To protect park resources, park only in See the shuttle schedule for times and dates TUNNEL TRAFFIC CONTROL • Vehicles weighing more than 50,000 lb. designated spaces. For your safety, park rangers of this free service. The buses are wheelchair Visitors requiring traffic control • Combined vehicles or buses over 50 ft. enforce laws against alcohol and drug-related accessible and have room for backpacks, through the tunnel must pay a $15 Bicycles and pedestrians are also not permitted driving offenses, including open container climbing gear, and at least three bicycles. While fee per vehicle in addition to the in the tunnel and must obtain a ride. violations. For road conditions, please call in Zion Canyon you may get on and off the entrance fee. Pay this fee at the park entrance Hitchhiking is permitted. Rangers are not 866-511-8824. shuttle as often as you like. Only service dogs are station before driving to the tunnel. The fee is allowed to provide or arrange for transport permitted on the shuttles. valid for two trips through the tunnel for the DRIVING through the tunnel. Park roads are used by vehicles, SPRINGDALE SHUTTLE same vehicle during a seven-day period. bicycles, walkers, and even wildlife. The Park operates a free shuttle Obey posted speed limits. Unless in Springdale. Leave your vehicle Vehicles 11’4” (3.4 m) otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit at your hotel or park in one of tall or higher and 7’10” is 35 mph. Seat belts or child safety seats are the approved parking areas in Springdale and (2.4 m) wide or more, including mirrors, 11’4” required for all occupants of a vehicle. Please catch the shuttle in town. Enter the park at 3.4 m turn off your engine when your vehicle is the pedestrian bridge at Zion Canyon Village. awnings, and jacks, will stopped. Leaving your vehicle in Springdale will help you require traffic control in the tunnel. avoid long lines at the South Entrance Station. ZION CANYON SHUTTLE Single-axle vehicles Springdale shuttle will run until November 25, 7’10” 40’ During much of the year, the Zion Canyon may not exceed 40’ 2018. 2.4 m 15.2 m Scenic Drive is only accessible by shuttle bus. in length.

For Your Safety Flash Floods Can Kill

Whether hiking, climbing, or driving, your HYPOTHERMIA • Always be aware of the threat of thunderstorms and lightning and be prepared for a safety depends on your good judgment, Hypothermia occurs when the wide range of weather conditions. adequate preparation, and constant awareness. body is cooled to dangerous levels. • Temperatures in the park can vary dramatically with changes in elevation and the Your safety is your responsibility. It is responsible for the greatest time of day. Day and night temperatures can differ by over 30°F/17°C. Consider

number of deaths among people engaging dressing in layers to prepare for changes in temperature. STEEP CLIFFS in outdoor activities. It is a hazard in narrow • If bad weather threatens, do not enter a narrow canyon. Whether hiking, climbing, or Falls from cliffs on trails have canyons because immersion in water is the canyoneering, your safety depends on your own good judgment, adequate preparation, and resulted in death. Loose sand or quickest way to lose body heat. To prevent instant attention to your surroundings. pebbles on stone are very slippery. hypothermia avoid cotton clothing (it provides • Before starting your trip, pay close attention to the weather forecast and any flash flood warning Be careful of edges when using cameras or no insulation when wet), and eat high energy that might be in effect. binoculars. Never throw or roll rocks because food before you are chilled. The signs of there may be hikers below you. Stay on the SIGNS OF FLASH FLOODING • Rising water levels or stronger currents hypothermia include uncontrollable shivering, trail and away from cliff edges. Observe posted • Deterioration in weather conditions • Increasing roar of water up canyon stumbling and poor coordination, fatigue and warnings and please watch children. • Build up of clouds or thunder • Sudden changes in water clarity from clear to weakness, and confusion or slurred speech. If • Floating debris muddy WATER you recognize any of these signs, stop hiking The desert is an extreme and immediately replace wet clothing with dry environment. Carry enough water clothing. Warm the victim with your own body Hours of Operation (one gallon per person per day) and and a warm drink, and shelter the individual drink it. Water is available at visitor centers, from breezes. A pre-warmed sleeping bag will September 4 to October 14 to Winter campgrounds, Zion Lodge, and most shuttle also prevent additional heat loss. October 13 November 25 stops. Do not drink untreated water. Zion Canyon Visitor Center 8:00 am to 6:00 pm 8:00 am to 5:00 pm 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Camping Park Store 8:00 am to 7:00 pm 8:00 am to 6:00 pm 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Zion Canyon 8:00 am to 10:00 am, Wilderness Desk 7:00 am to 6:00 pm 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Zion National Park has three campgrounds. South and Watchman Campground are in 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm Zion Human the main canyon. Lava Point Campground is on the Kolob Terrace Rd and is a History Museum 9:00 am to 6:00 pm 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Closed first-come first-serve campground. South and Watchman Campgrounds are on reservation until November 26, 2018. Reservations can be made at: www.recreation.gov Zion Nature Center Closed Closed Closed or by calling 877-444-6777. Reservations for South Campground can be made 14 days in advance of Kolob Canyons arrival date, reservations for Watchman Campground can be made 6 months ahead of arrival date. Utah is in the Mountain Time Zone. California and Nevada are in the Pacific Time Zone, one hour earlier than Utah. Arizona is in the Mountain Time Zone, but does not observe daylight-saving time. Reservations are strongly suggested, the campgrounds fill every night during the reservation season. Camping is permitted in designated campsites only; camping is not permitted in parking areas or pullouts. The South Campground closes on November 26, 2018 for the winter season. Ranger-led Programs

Leave No Trace Enhance your understanding and enjoyment of Zion National Park by participating in a free ranger-led program. Program schedules are based on ranger staffing and • Practice “Leave No Trace” principles to • Place trash in designated receptacles only. availability. protect Zion for future generations. Report • “Go Before You Go.” Use the • Check park information centers and bulletin board for times, places, subjects, and graffiti and littering. restrooms at the trailheads. You information about programming. • Dogs on leashes and bicycles are must remove your human waste • Topics include geology, plants, animals, human history, and more. allowed on the Pa’rus Trail. All from The Narrows. • Junior Ranger handbook: Visitors ages 4 and older can earn a badge by completing the Junior other trails are closed to pets, Ranger handbook and attending a ranger-led program. The handbook is available for free at • Disposable bags are available at local shops emotional support animals, information centers within the park. and the park bookstore. and bikes. • Distance Learning: If you would like to share the wonders of Zion with your classroom, consider signing up for a curriculum-based interactive Distance Learning program. https://www.nps.gov/ Trail Etiquette zion/learn/education/distance-learning.htm.

• Be considerate of other visitors • Hike quietly and enjoy the sounds of nature Support Zion Forever Project • Hike in a single file line to let other hikers pass Zion National Park’s nonprofit partner, The Zion Forever Project, makes it possible • Ascending hikers have the right of way for you to experience and enjoy the park in a more meaningful way, by addressing that a stronger sense of stewardship and responsibility that falls on all of us to protect and sustain the park for future generations. Emergencies Whether you simply round up your change at the sales counter or make a large contribution to a For 24-hour emergency response, call 911 or 435-772-3322. The Zion Canyon Medical specific park project listed in our Field Guide to Park Project Priorities, you will make a difference Clinic is located in Springdale near the south entrance to the park. For hours, please now and forever. You can find the Field Guide online at www.zionpark.org/projects. call 435-772-3226. Additional medical clinics are located in Hurricane. The nearest hospitals are in St. George, Cedar City, and Kanab.

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