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Service Zion Information Guide U.S. Department of the Interior

Hiking Guide Shuttle Information

Hike Round Trip Elevation Description Location Average Time Change SUMMER SCHEDULE March 13 to May 8 May 9 to September 19

EASY Last bus out of the 7:15pm 8:15pm from Temple of Sinawava Pa’rus 2 hours 50 ft / Paved trail follows the Virgin Visitor Center to 3.5 mi / 15 m from the Visitor Center Canyon Junction 5.6 km to Canyon Junction. YOU MUST HAVE A SHUTTLE TICKET TO BOARD THE BUS Tickets are only available online at www.recreation.gov The Grotto Trail 0.5 hour 35 ft / This short trail parallels the roadway, 1 mi / 11 m connecting the Zion Lodge to the Grotto. It is • Masks are required on the shuttle. • Do not return to the Visitor Center The Grotto 1.6 km located behind the shuttle stop. See COVID-19 Alert on back for details. until you are done in the canyon for • Seating has been reduced and no the day. Once you have returned to Lower Emerald Pool 1 hour 69 ft / Leads to the pools below Middle Emerald standing is allowed. the Visitor Center your shuttle ticket is Zion Lodge 1.2 mi / 21 m Pools and the Upper Emerald Pools . May expired. 1.9 km be icy in winter. • Shuttle tickets are non-transferable and photo ID may be required. • Children under 2 who sit on an Riverside Walk 1.5 hour 57 ft / Paved trail follows the adult’s lap do not need a ticket. • A ticket is valid only for the date Temple of Sinawava 2.2 mi / 17 m in a deep canyon. First 0.4 miles is purchased. • Shuttle tickets are not included in 3.5 km wheelchair accessible but may be sandy. your park entrance fee. • Assigned boarding time for Stop 1 • A shuttle ticket does not guarantee MODERATE Visitor Center is on the ticket. parking in the park. Canyon Overlook 1 hour 163 ft / Minor drop-offs and handrails. Ends at a The Narrows East side of 1.0 mi / 50 m viewpoint into lower Zion Canyon. Parking is North Zion Tunnel 1.6 km limited. Riverside Temple of Sinawava Walk Watchman Trail 2 hours 368 ft / Minor drop-offs. Ends at viewpoint of the 9 Zion Canyon 3.3 mi / 112 m Towers of the Virgin, lower Zion Canyon, and Visitor Center 5.3 km Springdale. CIRCULATOR BUS STOPS Sand Bench Trail 4 hours 466 ft / Hike atop a massive landslide under The 7.6 mi / 142 m Zion Lodge Sentinel. Minor drop-offs. Commercial horse Scout Big 9 12.2 km trail from March to October. Lookout Bend 1.5 hour 150 ft / Moderate drop-offs. An unpaved climb Kayenta Trail 8 Walter’s 8 Weeping The Grotto 2 mi / 46 m to the Emerald Pools. Connects the Wiggles Angels CLOSED 3.2 km Grotto to the Emerald Pools Trails. Landing

Middle Emerald Pool 1.5 hour 150 ft/ An unpaved climb to a ledge that West Rim 6 Zion Lodge 2.2 mi / 45 m parallels the lower trail at a higher elevation. Trail 3.5 km

Upper Emerald Pool 1 hour 200 ft/ Minor drop-offs. A sandy and rocky trail that The Grotto Zion Lodge 1 mi / 61 m climbs to the Upper Emerald Pool at the base Kayenta 1.6 km of a . No swimming is allowed. Upper Emerald Trail 6 Pools Trail 5 No Swimming Grotto Trail STRENUOUS Lower Emerald Zion Lodge Shuttle Stops 4 hours 1500 ft/ Long drop-offs. Not for young children Pools Trail 2, 3, 4 and 7 are temporarily 5.4 mi / 457 m or anyone fearful of heights. No Swimming 5 via West Rim Trail out of service 8.7 km Middle Emerald The Grotto Pools Trail No Swimming The Narrows Up to 8 hrs 334 ft / You are responsible for checking weather, (via Riverside Walk) 9.4 mi / 102 m water levels, and flash potential before Temple of Sinawava 15.1km attempting. This hike is in the river and Zion Canyon subject to dangerous flash . Court of the Out and back hike.

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V Y A L Contact Information Zion Tunnel: (Oversize Vehicles, RVs, Large Trailers)

Mailing Address Park Information The Zion - Mt. Carmel Tunnel connects TUNNEL HOURS 1 Zion Park Blvd. (435) 772-3256 Zion Canyon to the east side of the park. • April 25 to August 28 from State Route 9 It was built in the 1920s when large 8am to 8pm Springdale, UT 84767 Website vehicles were less common. Vehicles 11’4” tall or taller, and/or 7’10” wide or www.nps.gov/zion PROHIBITED IN THE Social Media wider, including mirrors, awnings, and TUNNEL www.facebook.com/zionnps E-mail jacks, require one-way traffic control www.twitter.com/zionnps [email protected] through the tunnel. Large vehicles • Vehicles over 13 feet 1 www.instagram.com/zionnps cannot travel in a single lane through the inch tall Traffic and Parking Updates tunnel. Nearly all RVs, buses, trailers, • Combined vehicles over 50 feet long Wilderness Information www.twitter.com/zionnps fifth-wheels, dual-wheel trucks, campers, • Single vehicles over 40 feet (435) 772-0170 1610 A.M. Radio and boats require traffic control. • Semi-trucks and commercial What To Do if Tickets Are Sold Out TUNNEL CONTROL vehicles It is $15 per oversize vehicle • Vehicles carrying hazardous (includes two tunnel pass- Visitors who are not able to get a shuttle bus ticket can explore other areas of the park materials throughs within 7 days). such as the East Side via Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway, Kolob Canyons, or the Kolob Rangers will stop oncoming traffic so • Vehicles over 50,000 pounds Terrace road to Lava Point. Walking the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive is long and not that you may drive down the center of Bicycles and pedestrians are not recommended. Consider renting a bike or contacting one of the authorized private the road in the tunnel. After hours you permitted in the tunnel and must obtain shuttle companies below. must return at 8 am the following day to a ride. Hitchhiking is permitted in go through the tunnel. pullouts only. Rangers are not allowed to Rent a Bicycle or E-Bike provide or arrange for transport through the tunnel. Bikes are available to rent from outfitters in the communities around the park including in Springdale. Bikes are welcome on the Pa’rus trail, but not other trails. The Zion Canyon Scenic Drive has 300 feet of gradual elevation change between Vehicles 11’4” (3.4 m) Canyon Junction and but is relatively flat most of the way. tall or higher and 7’10” (2.4 m) wide or more, 11’4” including mirrors, 3.4 m Ride bicycles single file. Pull bicycle over and stop to allow shuttle buses to awnings, and jacks, will pass as soon as it is safe to do so. require traffic control in the tunnel. Hire a Commercial Shuttle Single-axle vehicles 7’10” 40’ may not exceed 40’ 2.4 m 15.2 m in length. These companies are authorized to provide shuttle service on the Scenic Drive. Some offer private trips for individuals or groups. They can drop you off at a trailhead and pick you up when you are done. Ridesharing services are not allowed to transport Your Safety Is Your Responsibility the public into the park. Payment for services cannot be collected inside the park. SAW Zion Zion Jeep Tours Whether hiking, climbing, or driving, or extreme sweating, stumbling and zionguidehub.com zionjeeptours.com your safety depends on your good poor coordination, fatigue, weakness, judgment, preparation, and constant and confusion or slurred speech. If you Zion Guru East Zion Adventures awareness. Safety supplies are available recognize any of these signs, stop hiking zionguru.com eastzionadventures.com at the Zion Forever Park Store in the and immediately find shade, drink water, Visitor Center, including water bottles, and get help. Zion Rock & Guides Zion Adventure Company face masks, sunscreen, and hats. zionrockguides.com zionadventures.com ELEVATION PREVENT Red Rock Shuttle Elevation in Zion ranges from 4,000- DEHYDRATION redrockshuttle.com 8,000 feet (1,220 - 2,440 meters) above As you hike you lose water level. If you live near sea level, take and salt through sweating. it easy on your hike until you know how Camping Carry water, at least one the elevation is going to affect you. gallon per person per day. Water is available in the park’s developed areas. Zion National Park has two campgrounds open: South and Watchman STEEP CLIFFS Do not drink untreated water from Campgrounds, both of which are by reservation only. Watchman Falls from cliffs on trails have resulted in springs. Your body needs a healthy level Campground can be booked up to 6 months ahead and South death. Loose sand or pebbles on stone of salt to function so eat a few salty Campground two weeks ahead. are very slippery. Be careful of edges snacks, like a handful of salted peanuts, To make a reservation, visit www.recreation.gov or call 877-444-6777. when using cameras or binoculars. Never when you drink water. Group sites are closed until further notice. Camping is not permitted in parking areas throw or roll rocks because there may be or pullouts in the park. EXTREME HEAT hikers below you. Stay on the trail and Heat illness occurs away from cliff edges. Observe posted Ranger-led Programs when the body warms to warnings and please watch children. dangerous levels, often FIRE RESTRICTIONS Enhance your understanding and enjoyment of Zion National Park in combination with by participating in a free ranger-led program. Program schedules are dehydration. This leads to heat cramps, Fire Restrictions may be in place during your based on ranger staffing and availability. heat exhaustion, and heat stroke, visit. Check at visitor centers or online at causing many medical emergencies at nps.gov/zion • Check park information centers and bulletin board for times, places, Zion each summer. Symptoms include Fires are never allowed in Zion subjects, and information about programming. Topics include geology, plants, high body temperature (over 100F, Wilderness areas. animals, human history, and more. 38C), red, flushed skin, lack of sweat • Junior Ranger handbook: Visitors ages 4 and older can earn a badge by completing the Junior Ranger handbook. The handbook is available for free at visitor centers within the park. Danger COVID-19 Safety Alert All narrow canyons are flood can rush down a canyon in a wall potentially hazardous. of water over twelve feet high. Flash floods, often caused The encourages cannot be maintained. This includes If you observe any of these signs, seek you to follow CDC guidance to reduce throughout the shuttle bus system. by storms miles away, are a higher ground immediately: the spread of COVID-19. real danger and can be life-threatening. • Practice social You are taking a risk when entering • Deterioration in weather conditions distancing. Maintain at • Stay home if you feel a narrow canyon. Your safety is your • Build up of clouds or thunder sick. Symptoms include least 6 feet of distance responsibility. Watch for indications of a fever or chills, cough, between you and others. possible flash flood. During a flash flood, • Sudden changes in water clarity shortness of breath or the water level rises very quickly. A flash from clear to muddy difficulty breathing, • Wash your hands often fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, with soap and water for at new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, least 20 seconds. EMERGENCY Call 911 congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea. • Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or For 24-hour emergency For hours, please call 435-772-3226. • Masks are required by sneeze. response, call 911 or Additional medical clinics are located Executive Order when 435-772-3322. The Zion in Hurricane. The nearest hospitals in federal buildings and • Avoid touching your Canyon Medical Clinic are in St. George, Cedar City, and outdoors on federal land eyes, nose, and mouth. is located in Springdale Kanab. when physical distancing near the south entrance to the park. EXPERIENCE YOUR AMERICA™ Date Published 4/7/2021