National Park Service Zion National Park U.S. Department of the Interior Winter 2016-2017 The official newspaper of Zion National Park Map and Guide Passes are available at park entrance stations. Information about interagency passes and Plan Your Visit participating agencies (NPS, BLM, FWS,FS, and BOR) is available online at store.usgs.gov/pass/. Welcome to Zion National Park. Steep cliffs, narrow canyons, and ZION ANNUAL PASS SENIOR PASS unpredictable weather add to the challenge and adventure of your $50 $10 Admission to Zion Admission to all visit, so it is important to plan carefully for your stay. Park rangers at National Park for federal fee areas the visitor centers can provide planning information and weather one year from for life, U.S. citizens date of purchase. forecasts, but your safety depends on good judgment, adequate 62 years or older. preparation, and constant awareness. ANNUAL PASS ACCESS PASS $80 Free WATER STEEP CLIFFS Admission to all Admission to all The desert is an extreme Ice, loose sand, and federal fee areas federal fee areas for environment. Carry pebbles are very slippery. for one year from life, permanently enough water, one gallon Falls from cliffs on trails date of purchase. disabled U.S. citizens. per person per day, and have resulted in death. drink it. Water is available Be aware of edges when 4TH GRADE PASS MILITARY ANNUAL at visitor centers, campgrounds, Zion using cameras or binoculars. Never throw Free PASS Free Admission to all Lodge, and other locations. Do not or roll rocks because there may be hikers Active duty military federal fee areas admission to all drink untreated water. below. through Aug. for U.S. 4th Graders with federal fee areas • Stay on the trail. valid paper pass. for one year. • Avoid cliff edges. Hours of Operation & Fees • Observe posted warnings. Zion Canyon 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. • Please watch children. drug-related driving offenses, including help prevent hypothermia, avoid Visitor Center Closed Christmas Day open container violations. For Utah road cotton clothing because it provides no conditions, please call 866-511-8824. insulation when wet and eat high energy Zion Canyon 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. DRIVING food before you are chilled. Wilderness Desk Closed Christmas Day Park roads are used by HYPOTHERMIA vehicles, bicycles, walkers, Hypothermia occurs Signs of hypothermia include: Zion Human Closed during winter and even wildlife. Obey when the body is cooled History Museum • Uncontrollable shivering posted speed limits. to dangerous levels. It is • Stumbling and poor coordination Kolob Canyons 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Unless otherwise posted, the number one killer of • Fatigue and weakness Visitor Center Closed Christmas Day the maximum speed limit in the park is outdoor recreationists, • Confusion or slurred speech 35 mph. Seat belts or child safety seats are even in warm weather, and it usually Fees: $30 per vehicle; $25 motorcycle, $15 required for all occupants in a vehicle. happens without the victim’s awareness. per individual: pedestrian, bicycle, or If you recognize any of these signs, To protect park resources, park only in Hypothermia is a hazard in narrow organized group. Entrance fees are valid stop hiking and immediately replace designated spaces. For your safety, park canyons because immersion in water is for seven days. wet clothing and add insulating layers. rangers enforce laws against alcohol and the quickest way to lose body heat. To National Park Service Services U.S. Department of the Interior ACCESSIBILITY LODGING SHOWERS Wheelchairs are available In the park, the Zion There are no showers for loan at the Zion Lodge has rooms, suites, available within Zion Zion National Park Canyon Visitor and cabins. To make National Park. Pay Center for the visitor reservations, please call showers are available in Superintendent center area. All shuttle buses are 888-297-2757 or 435-772-7700, or visit Springdale and east of the park. Jeff Bradybaugh wheelchair accessible. Mobility devices zionlodge.com. There are other lodging The availability of these services varies must be smaller than 30” x 46” and have options in surrounding communities. throughout the year. Mailing Address a combined weight of less than 600 lb. Zion National Park Service dogs are permitted on a leash RESTAURANTS LAUNDRY Springdale, UT 84767 throughout the park. In the park, the Zion There are laundry facilities Campsites are available for individuals Lodge dining room and located in Springdale, Park Information with disabilities. The Pa’rus Trail and the café serve breakfast, Hurricane, and Kanab. 435-772-3256 Riverside Walk have accessible hikes with lunch, and dinner. There are no laundry assistance. The Zion Lodge has several Dinner reservations are required; please facilities within the park. Wilderness Information accessible hotel rooms and one accessible call 435-772-7760. There are many 435-772-0170 cabin with a roll-in shower. The Zion restaurants in surrounding communities. PETS Website Lodge also has a wheelchairs available for Leashed pets may be www.nps.gov/zion loan. GROCERIES walked on the Pa’rus The orientation film offers closed There are grocery and Trail. However, pets are E-mail captioning and the front-country trails convenience stores in not permitted on any [email protected] video has an audio description. Assisted Springdale, La Verkin, other trails, on shuttles, in public listening devices are available by Hurricane, Kanab, buildings, or in the wilderness. Pets must Lost and Found reservation for all ranger-led programs. St. George, and Cedar City. be under physical control on a leash less Report at any visitor center than six feet at all times. Avoid leaving Riverside Walk: It is 1-mile long, paved, MONEY animals in vehicles. Boarding kennels are Emergencies and is accessible for the first 0.4 miles. There is an ATM at the available in Rockville, Kanab, Hurricane, 911 or 435-772-3322 This section has typical slopes of 1-2% Zion Lodge. Banks and St. George, and Cedar City. Service dogs and maximum slope of 5%, cross slopes ATMs are located in most are permitted on a leash throughout vary from 1% to 2%, and it is 5’ wide on surrounding communities. the park. average. There is an accessible resting / turnaround area identified with Wildlife signage at the 0.4 mile point. Beyond the Zion National Park is resting area, short sections of the trail Emergencies home to many species exceed a 20% slope, the trail varies in For 24-hour emergency response, call 911 or 435-772-3322. The Zion of animals including 69 width from 3’-5’, and sand on the trail Canyon Medical Clinic is located in Springdale near the south entrance species of mammals, 208 may make the surface slippery. to the park. For hours, please call 435-772-3226. Additional medical birds, 29 reptiles, six am- Pa’rus Trail: It is a 1.5-mile, paved, clinics are located in Hurricane. The nearest hospitals are in St. George, phibians, and nine fish. Commonly seen 8’-wide multi-use trail between the Zion Cedar City, and Kanab. animals include mule deer, lizards, and Canyon Visitor Center and Canyon many species of birds. Rare or Junction with minimal grade change. The endangered species include the peregrine 0.25 mile closest to the Visitor Center is falcon, Mexican spotted owl, California asphalt and may have cracking, but the Flash Floods condor, desert tortoise, and the Zion remainder is concrete and mostly smooth snail (found only in Zion National Park). All narrow canyons are and level. The majority of the trail has potentially hazardous. DESERT BIGHORN SHEEP between a 2%-5% slope, but one 30’ Flash floods, often caused Desert bighorn sheep are often seen section of the trail has an 18% slope and by storms miles away, are a on the east side of the park. Although the ascent into Canyon Junction has a real danger and can be life they naturally shy away from people, 14% slope for 60’. Much of the trail is threatening. You are some of these animals have grown exposed to direct sunlight throughout the assuming a risk when entering a narrow accustomed to visitors in the park. Please day, and bridge surfaces may be slippery. canyon. Your safety is your responsibility. do not approach or feed bighorn sheep. Watch for indications of a possible flash flood. If you observe any of these signs, RESPECT WILDLIFE seek higher ground immediately: Please keep all animals wild and healthy by viewing them from a safe distance. Do • Deterioration in weather conditions not feed or touch wildlife. Store food and “The squirrel • Build up of clouds or thunder trash responsibly. bit me in less • Sudden changes in water clarity from than a second.” clear to muddy SICK OR INJURED ANIMALS Wild animals can • Floating debris Be aware that wild animals can be hurt you. Do not feed them! • Rising water levels or stronger currents unpredictable. Do not approach animals • Increasing roar of water up canyon NPS or attempt to move sick or injured During a flash flood, the water level rises wildlife. Please report any sick or injured within minutes or even seconds. A flash flood animals to a park ranger. can rush down a canyon in a wall of water over twelve feet high. Recreation CAMPING planning, proper equipment, and sound Campgrounds in Zion Campgrounds judgment are essential for a safe and Canyon have restrooms, successful trip. Your safety is your drinking water, picnic responsibility. Sites Fees Reservations tables, fire grates, dump There are three ways to hike The Narrows, Watchman www.recreation.gov stations, and recycling. All sites are half 877-444-6777 Campground 181 $20 per night weather and water conditions permitting.