National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior

The official newspaper of Zion National Park Map and Guide Fall 2015

Photo - Bigtooth maple leaves nestled between pink sandstone and white limestone.

NPS/ADRIENNE FITZGERALD Plan Your Visit Welcome to Zion National Park. Steep cliffs, narrow canyons, and unpredictable weather add to the challenge and adventure of a visit. Shuttle Schedule It is important to plan carefully for your stay. Park rangers at the visitor centers can provide planning information and weather Summer Fall November 5/17 to 9/26 9/27 to 10/25 Weekends forecasts, but your safety depends on your own good judgment, adequate preparation, and constant awareness. Shuttle

First Bus Zion canyon shuttle Parking from Zion Canyon Visitor Center 6:00 am 7:00 am 7:00 am The Zion Canyon Scenic Parking areas in Zion are Drive is accessible by usually full from 10:00 am shuttle bus only through to 3:00 pm. To avoid delays Last Bus to Springdale Shuttle from Temple of Sinawava 8:45 pm 6:45 pm 6:15 pm October 25 and on at the entrance station from Zion Lodge 9:00 pm 7:00 pm 6:30 pm weekends in November. The buses are and limited available parking, park in accessible and have room for backpacks, Springdale and ride the free shuttle to Last Bus from Zion Canyon Visitor Center 8:30 pm 6:45 pm 6:00 pm climbing gear, and at least two bicycles. the park. Street parking is available in from Temple of Sinawava 9:15 pm 7:30 pm 6:45 pm Buses run all day. The shuttles are free many locations in Springdale. and you may get on and off as often as Springdale Shuttle you like. Pets are not permitted. Improper parking is unsafe and damages First Bus park resources. Please park in designated from Majestic View Lodge 7:10 am 8:10 am 9:15 am springdale shuttle spaces only and turn off your engine from Zion Canyon Theatre 7:30 am 8:30 am 9:30 am In coordination with the Zion Canyon when your vehicle is stopped. Last Bus to Zion Canyon Shuttle Shuttle, the Springdale Shuttle will pick from Majestic View Lodge 8:00 pm 6:15 pm 5:15 pm up and drop off passengers in the town Automobiles of Springdale. The closest stop to the Only the Zion Canyon Last Bus Zion Canyon Visitor Center is located Scenic Drive is closed to from Zion Canyon Theatre 9:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:00 pm near the pedestrian entrance to the park. private vehicles. The Zion- from Majestic View Lodge 9:45 pm 7:45 pm 7:15 pm To avoid parking hassles, park in Mt. Carmel Highway, The average wait for a shuttle bus is fifteen minutes or less. The wait is longer in the morning Springdale and ride the free shuttle to Kolob Canyons Road, and Kolob Terrace and evening, but shorter during peak hours. Shuttles will also operate on weekends in the pedestrian entrance of the park. Road are open to vehicles. November, with additional service on Thanksgiving Day and Friday. The Shuttle Schedule is subject to change. Please check at the shuttle stops for current information. National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Services Safety Accessibility Lodging Showers Whether hiking, climbing, or driving, Angels Most park facilities are In the park, the Zion There are no showers your safety depends on your good Landing accessible. Wheelchairs Lodge has rooms, suites, available within Zion Zion National Park judgment, adequate preparation, and Route are available for loan at and cabins. To make National Park. Pay constant awareness. Your safety is your Superintendent the Zion Canyon Visitor reservations, please call showers are available responsibility. Jeff Bradybaugh Center for the visitor center area. All 888-297-2757 or 435-772-7700, or visit in Springdale and east of the park. Mailing Address shuttle buses are wheelchair accessible. zionlodge.com. There are other lodging The availability of these services varies Steep Cliffs Zion National Park Mobility devices must be smaller than options in surrounding communities. throughout the year. Falls from cliffs on trails Springdale, UT 84767 30” x 46” and have a combined weight have resulted in death. of less than 600 lbs. Service dogs are Restaurants Laundry Loose sand or pebbles on Park Information permitted on a leash throughout the park. In the park, the Zion There are laundry stone are very slippery. 435 772-3256 Lodge dining room and facilities located in Be careful of edges when using cameras Wilderness Information Campsites are available for people café serve breakfast, Springdale, Hurricane, or binoculars. Never throw or roll rocks 435 772-0170 with disabilities. The Pa’rus Trail and lunch, and dinner. and Kanab. There are because there may be hikers below you. the Riverside Walk are accessible trails Dinner reservations are required; please no laundry facilities within the park. Website with assistance. The Zion Lodge has call 435-772-7760. There are many • Stay on the trail. www.nps.gov/zion several accessible hotel rooms and one restaurants in surrounding communities. Pets • Stay back from cliff edges. Social Media accessible cabin with a roll-in shower. Leashed pets may be • Observe posted warnings. www.facebook.com/zionnps The Zion Lodge also has a wheelchair Groceries walked on the Pa’rus • Please watch children. www.flickr.com/zionnps available for loan. There are grocery and Trail. However, pets are www.flickr.com/groups/zionnps convenience stores in not permitted on any Water www.instagram.com/zionnps The orientation film offers captioning Springdale, La Verkin, other trails, on shuttles, in public www.twitter.com/zionnps The desert is an extreme Hurricane, Kanab, St. www.youtube.com/npszion and the frontcountry trails video has buildings, or in the wilderness. Pets environment. Carry an audio description. Many ranger-led George, and Cedar City. must be under physical control on a enough water, one gallon E-mail programs are accessible. Assistive leash less than six feet long at all times. per person per day, and [email protected] listening devices are available by Money The interior temperature of a vehicle can drink it. Water is available at visitor There is an ATM at the Lost and Found reservation for all ranger-led programs. quickly warm to dangerous levels. Avoid centers, campgrounds, Zion Lodge, [email protected] Please visit the Zion Human History Zion Lodge. Banks and leaving animals in vehicles. Boarding and most shuttle stops. Do not drink Museum for information about ATMs are located in most kennels are available in Rockville, Kanab, untreated water. Emergencies borrowing assistive listening devices. surrounding communities. Hurricane, St. George, and Cedar City. 911 or 435 772-3322 Driving

Park roads are used by NPS/CAITLIN CECI vehicles, bicycles, walkers, Remote-Controlled Heat Exhaustion Emergencies and even wildlife. Obey The Equipment Heat exhaustion occurs Wildlife posted speed limits. Narrows Mountain Lions For 24-hour emergency response, call 911 or 435-772-3322. The Zion Use of remote-controlled when the body loses more Unless otherwise posted, the maximum Mountain lions are present in the park. Canyon Medical Clinic is located in Springdale near the south entrance equipment, including but fluid than is taken in. Signs Zion National Park is speed limit is 35 mph. Seat belts or child Attacks are unlikely and have never to the park. For hours, please call 435-772-3226. Other medical clinics not limited to helicopters, of heat exhaustion include home to 69 species of safety seats are required for all occupants been reported in the park. Please watch are located in Hurricane. The nearest hospitals are in St. George, Cedar drones, and toys is prohibited in the park. nausea, vomiting, fatigue, headaches, mammals, 208 birds, 29 of a vehicle. Please park in designated children closely and never let them run City, and Kanab. pale appearance, stomach cramps, and reptiles, six amphibians, spaces only and turn off your engine ahead or lag behind. More information Hypothermia cool clammy skin. If a member of your and nine fish. Commonly when your vehicle is stopped. seen animals include mule deer, lizards, is posted at trailheads. Please report any Hypothermia occurs party begins to experience any of these sightings or encounters to a park ranger when the body is cooled symptoms, stop your hike immediately. and many species of birds. Rare or Other Vehicles as soon as possible. Flash Floods to dangerous levels. It Find a cool, shady area and rest with your endangered species include the peregrine Other vehicles, such as is responsible for the feet up to distribute fluids throughout falcon, Mexican spotted owl, California All narrow canyons are ATVs and OHVs, are Desert Bighorn Sheep greatest number of deaths among people your body. It is important to drink fluids, condor, desert tortoise, and the Zion potentially hazardous. not permitted in Zion Desert bighorn sheep are often seen on engaging in outdoor activities. It is a but it is also important to eat. While snail, found only in Zion National Park. Flash floods, often caused National Park. NPS the east side of the park. Although they by storms miles away, are hazard in narrow canyons because suffering from heat exhaustion, drinking naturally shy away from people, some of NPS/MARC NEIDIG a real danger and can be immersion in water is the quickest way to fluids without eating can lead to a Firearms these animals have grown accustomed life threatening. You are assuming a risk Zion-Mt. Carmel lose body heat. To prevent hypothermia, potentially dangerous condition of low Federal law allows to visitors in the park. Please do not Highway when entering a narrow canyon. Your avoid cotton clothing, it provides no blood salt. Seek medical help if heat people who can legally approach or feed bighorn sheep. safety is your responsibility. insulation when wet, and eat high energy exhaustion symptoms persist for more possess firearms under food before you are chilled. than two hours. federal, , and local Respect wildlife Watch for indications of a possible flash laws, to possess firearms in the park. It is Please keep all animals wild and healthy flood. If you observe any of these signs, The signs of hypothermia include heat stroke the visitor’s responsibility to understand by viewing them from a safe distance. seek higher ground immediately: uncontrollable shivering, stumbling and Heat stroke is an advanced stage of heat and comply with all applicable Utah, Do not feed or touch wildlife. Store food poor coordination, fatigue and weakness, exhaustion. It occurs when the body is local, and federal firearms laws. Federal and trash responsibly. • deterioration in weather conditions and confusion or slurred speech. If you unable to cool itself. Symptoms include law prohibits firearms in certain facilities • build up of clouds or thunder recognize any of these signs, stop hiking confusion, disorientation, behavioral in Zion National Park, which are posted sick or injured animals • sudden changes in water clarity from and immediately replace wet clothing changes, and seizures. If you believe that with signs. The discharge of firearms Be aware that wild animals can be clear to muddy with dry clothing. Warm the victim with a member of your party is suffering from and hunting within the park are unpredictable. Do not approach animals your own body and a warm drink, and heat stroke, it is imperative to cool them “The squirrel • floating debris NPS prohibited. Utah state law allows open or attempt to move sick or injured bit me in less • rising water levels or stronger currents During a flash flood, the water level rises shelter the individual from breezes. A using any available means and obtain carry on shuttle buses. Concealed carry than a second.” wildlife. Please report any sick or within minutes or even seconds. A flash flood • increasing roar of water up canyon pre-warmed sleeping bag will also immediate medical assistance. is allowed for only those individuals Wild animals can hurt injured animals to a park ranger. can rush down a canyon in a wall of water over twelve feet high. prevent additional heat loss. you. Do not feed them. NPS/CAITLIN CECI with a concealed carry permit. 2 Map and Guide Map and Guide 3 Points of Interest Recreation shuttle Stops Camping rocks underfoot are slippery. Flash Travel on the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive through October 25 and on Plan Your Trip Campgrounds in Zion Campgrounds flooding and hypothermia are constant weekends in November is limited to shuttle buses only. The shuttles Canyon have restrooms, dangers. Good planning, proper zion in Three hours or less provide access to some of Zion National Park’s most beautiful views drinking water, picnic equipment, and sound judgment are Riding the shuttle is the easiest way to see some of the park’s most beautiful sights in Sites Fees Reservations and trails. The shuttle schedule is located on page 1. tables, fire grates, dump essential for a safe and successful trip. a limited time. A roundtrip ride on the shuttle takes about 80 minutes, and the average stations, and recycling. All sites are half Watchman 181 $16 per night www.recreation.gov Your safety is your responsibility. wait for a shuttle bus is fifteen minutes or less. Some of the most scenic shuttle stops Temple of Sinawava Temple of Sinawava price for holders of Interagency Senior Campground $18 per night for electric hookups 877-444-6777 are the Court of the Patriarchs, the Zion Lodge, and Big Bend. If you are interested in $20 per night for river sites Up to six months in advance The gateway to The Narrows and Access Passes. There are no showers There are three ways to hike The Narrows, hiking, choose one of the easy hikes listed on page 7. Some easy hikes include Weeping Restrooms and water bottle filling station. available within Zion National Park. Pay South 126 $16 per night First-come, first-served weather and water conditions permitting. Rock, the Lower Emerald Pool Trail, and the Riverside Walk. Ranger-led programs. showers are available in Springdale and Campground Access to the Riverside Walk, , east of the park. The availability of these Day Hike from the Bottom and Back and The Narrows. zion in more than three hours services varies throughout the year. 6 No fee To experience The Narrows, start at the In addition to riding the shuttle, visit the Zion Human History Museum and watch Lava Point First-come, first-served Campground Temple of Sinawava and hike one mile to Big Bend Weeping the park orientation film or attend a ranger-led program. If you are interested in no water; pit toilets Fires the end of the Riverside Walk and wade Sweeping bend in the Virgin River Rock hiking, choose trails based on your ability level from the Hiking Guide on page 7. into the river. In less than a mile, you When fire danger is Group Campsites 6 $3 per person per night www.recreation.gov with towering cliffs above Big Some moderate hikes include the Emerald Pools Trails and the Watchman Trail. Some high, all campfires may organized groups 877-444-6777 will be hiking in one of the narrowest Ranger-led programs. Bend strenuous hikes include Observation Point, The Narrows, and Angels Landing. be prohibited. When of 9 to 40 people sections of the canyon. There is not a Views of the Virgin River, Angels Landing, formal destination, and you will return permitted, fires are only and The Great White Throne. Zion Canyon is only one small part of Zion National Park. Take a scenic drive to the Private campgrounds with showers and hookups are available outside the park. South the same way you came. Some hikers try allowed in fire grates in the campgrounds. Campground is closed from December 1 through February 26. Watchman Campground other areas of the park listed below, or explore the Zion Wilderness. Read page 6 for to reach Orderville Canyon, a tributary Bring or buy firewood. Collecting any is first-come, first-served from December 1 through February 26. The number of available Weeping Rock an area map or pick up a copy of the Wilderness Guide at park visitor centers. campsites may vary throughout the year. roughly two hours upstream from the Dripping springs create hanging gardens type of wood in the park is prohibited. end of the trail. Travel upstream into Restrooms. Ranger-led programs. Orderville Canyon or beyond Big Spring Horseback Riding Wilderness Permits Views of Angels Landing and Big Bend. Bicycling is prohibited. No permit is required for The Grotto Horses traditionally have Permits are required for Access to the Weeping Rock Trail, East Rim Trail, Bicycling is permitted on this day hike. Groups size limits apply been used to explore the overnight trips, through- Hidden Canyon Trail, and Observation Point Trail. all park roadways and on beyond the junction with Orderville terrain of Zion National hikes of The Narrows the Pa’rus Trail. All other Canyon. Park. Guided trips are and its tributaries, Left The Grotto park trails, off-trail routes, available starting at the corral near the Fork (The Subway), Kolob Creek, Shaded picnic area among cottonwood trees and the Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel are Day Hike from Top to Bottom Zion Lodge Emerald Pools Trailhead. For private and all canyons requiring the use of Restrooms, picnic area, and water. Ranger-led programs. closed to bicycles. Bicyclists attempting This strenuous 16-mile all-day hike stock use, see the Wilderness Guide technical equipment. Reservations are Views of the Virgin River and Angels Landing. to travel though the Zion-Mt. Carmel requires a permit and a private shuttle to or inquire at visitor centers. available online for many permits at Access to The Grotto Trail, Kayenta Trail, Tunnel must obtain a ride through the trailhead. Please see the Wilderness and West Rim Trail. www.nps.gov/zion. Permits must be the tunnel. Hitchhiking is permitted. Guide or inquire at the Zion Canyon Watercraft obtained at the visitor centers before Rangers are not allowed to provide, or Wilderness Desk for more information. Zion Lodge All watercraft use in Zion your trip. arrange for, transport through the tunnel. Historic lodge nestled in Zion Canyon National Park requires Bicyclists must ride single file and stop Overnight Hike from Top to Bottom Lodging, restaurants, bookstore, restrooms, and water a wilderness permit. Wilderness permit fees are based on the to let shuttle buses pass. Do not pass This two-day hike requires a permit bottle filling station. Trail rides. Ranger-led programs. Permits are issued only size of your group: and a private shuttle to the trailhead. Views of Lady Mountain, Heaps Canyon, and the Virgin River. a moving shuttle bus. Each shuttle bus Court of the when the river is flowing in excess of Maximum stay is one night. Please see Access to the Emerald Pools Trails, The Grotto Trail, Patriarchs has a rack for at least two bicycles. 150 cubic feet per second. Inner tubes • $10 for 1-2 people the Wilderness Guide or inquire at and Sand Bench Trail. are not permitted at any time on any • $15 for 3-7 people Climbing the Zion Canyon Wilderness Desk watercourse in the park. • $20 for 8-12 people for more information. Court of the Patriarchs The sandstone cliffs of

Short and steep trail to viewpoint Zion National Park are e Hiking and iv The maximum group size is 12 people the Narrows Checklist Views of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob Peaks, r famous for big wall climbs. D Canyoneering of the same affiliation on the same trail • Obtain weather and flash flood Mount Moroni, and The Sentinel. c i Zion is not a place for n Hiking in canyons, even or in the same drainage on the same day. e potential forecasts before your trip. c inexperienced climbers. Climbing in the

S short hikes, requires Canyon Junction The limit for some canyons is six people. • Wear closed-toe shoes or sturdy boots n park requires appropriate hardware and o NPS/RENDALL SEELY advance planning. Some The junction of the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway y with ankle support, not sandals or n The Kolob Canyons area of Zion National Park. advanced technical skills. There are few a hikes involve walking in water. Rivers C the Narrows and the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive top roping areas and no sport climbs. water shoes. n and washes are subject to flash flooding. io The Virgin River has Views of the Virgin River and Zion Canyon. Z Kolob Canyons Road Permits are not required for day climbs, • Take a walking stick. Do not cut tree Canyon Junction Know the weather and flash flood carved a spectacular Access to the Pa’rus Trail. Located in the northwest corner of the park off of Interstate 15, this but they are required for all overnight branches for sticks. potential forecasts before starting your gorge in the upper reaches five-mile scenic drive climbs past the spectacular canyons and red rocks bivouacs. Climbing information and • Children should not hike in the river Zion Human History Museum trip. Daily forecasts are posted in park of Zion Canyon—16 miles of the Kolob Canyons area and ends at the Kolob Canyons Viewpoint. route descriptions are available at the due to strong currents and deep pools. Explore the human history of Zion Canyon visitor centers. Many canyons require long, up to 2,000-feet deep, and at times Zion Canyon Wilderness Desk in the • Carry out all trash, including food Indoor exhibits, orientation film, rotating art exhibit, ropes, hardware, and advanced technical only 20 to 30-feet wide. The Narrows, Zion Canyon Visitor Center. wrappers, apple cores, fruit peels, and restrooms, bookstore, and water bottle filling station. Zion Human skills for rappelling and ascending. with its soaring walls, sandstone grottos, Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway toilet paper. Ranger-led programs. History Museum natural springs, and hanging gardens can • Carry one gallon of drinking water Views of the Towers of the Virgin and . This 12-mile scenic highway connects the South and East Entrances. From Zion Some areas and routes are closed each Backpacking be an unforgettable experience. It is not, per person per day, food, sunglasses, Access to the Pa’rus Trail. Canyon, the road travels up steep switchbacks, through the historic Zion-Mt. Carmel year to climbing from early March Permits are required for Zion Nature Center however, a trip to be underestimated. sunscreen, and first aid kit. Tunnel, and emerges on the east side of the park. Delays are possible. For large vehicle through August to protect nesting all wilderness camping. Hiking The Narrows means hiking in the • Take a fleece or windbreaker, The Zion Canyon Visitor Center restrictions, read page 12. peregrine falcons. Some areas that There is a fee. Permits Virgin River. At least 60 percent of the Narrows is much cooler than other The starting point for any visit to Zion Canyon are routinely closed to climbing and hiking information hike is spent wading, walking, and Outdoor exhibits, information desk, wilderness Kolob Terrace Road include The Great White Throne, Cable areas in Zion Canyon. are available at visitor centers. The sometimes swimming in the river. There permits, bookstore, restrooms, picnic area, and Zion Canyon This steep 20-mile scenic drive starts in the town of Virgin and climbs north from the Mountain, Court of the Patriarchs, and • Pack your gear in waterproof bags. maximum group size is 12 people. is no maintained trail because the route water bottle filling station. Ranger-led programs. Visitor Center desert washes into the aspen-covered plateaus of the higher elevations of the park and Angels Landing. Check at visitor centers • Use the restroom at the Riverside Walk Please read the Wilderness Guide for is the river. The current is swift, the Access to the Pa’rus Trail and Watchman Trail. provides access to Lava Point. Not recommended for vehicles pulling trailers. This or visit www.nps.gov/zion for current trailhead before hiking. There are no more information. water may be cold and deep, and the road is currently under construction. Visit www.nps.gov/zion for closure information. closure information. toilets in The Narrows.

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9 Zion National Park Zion Canyon Hiking Guide

To Cedar City, Utah, THE Hike Roundtrip Elevation Description NARROWS Cedar Breaks NM, and Location Average time Change Salt Lake City, Utah Emerald Pools Trails Upper mi / km ft / m Riverside Emerald Walk Pool Trail Easy Temple of Sinawava 0.5mi Pa’rus Trail 2 hours 50 / 15 Paved trail follows the Virgin River Zion Canyon 3.5 / 5.6 from the South Campground to E as W t R Visitor Center Canyon Junction. Wheelchairs may need assistance. im e Trail st R im T Archeology Trail 0.5 hour 80 / 24 Short, but steep. Starts across from the entrance to ra Observation il Point Lower Scout Zion Canyon 0.4 / 0.6 the visitor center parking lot. Climbs to the outlines Lookout Weeping nta Tr Big Visitor Center of several prehistoric buildings. Trailside exhibits. Emerald Kaye ail Walters Rock 0.6mi Wiggles Bend Exit Pool Trail 1.0mi 42 Lower Emerald 1 hour 69 / 21 Minor drop-offs. Paved trail leads to the Lower 15 Cable Mountain Pool Trail 1.2 / 1.9 Emerald Pool and waterfalls. Connects to the Zion Lodge Kayenta and Upper Emerald Pool Trails. Taylor Creek Angels Hidden Taylo r Cre nyo ek T Landing Canyon Ca ns rail Exit b 40 lo R Trail Ca The Grotto Trail 0.5 hour 35 / 11 The trail connects the Zion Lodge to The Grotto. o o 0.5mi ble K a il Mo d ra unt The tto T ain Zion Lodge 1.0 / 1.6 Can be combined with the Lower Emerald Pool Gro Tra 5mi Lee Pass The Grotto H il Kolob Canyons I 8km Trailhead Zion Lodge D The Grotto and Kayenta Trails to create a 2.5-mile loop. Visitor Center Kolob D Emerald Pools Trails detail opposite E Canyons KOLOB N Kolob Viewpoint l i Reservoir a r T 8118ft Weeping Rock Trail 0.5 hour 98 / 30 Short, but steep. Minor drop-offs. Paved trail ends The Grotto k 2475m Kayenta C Timber Creek e A e Overlook r N Weeping Rock 0.4 / 0.6 at a rock alcove with dripping springs. Trailside C CANYONS Trail Trail Y n i O k r U N exhibits.

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Follows a cliff face to the mouth of 9 K Vehicles pulling trailers 1.4mi Utah and Page, Arizona La Verkin 6mi are not recommended. Canyon Ranch Post Office 10km 2.2km Tunnel Virgin Narrow winding road Zion Canyon shuttle Springdale Shuttle stop Weeping Rock a narrow canyon. with steep grades. The South No pedestrians upper section is not South or bikes allowed. Entrance Campground Pizza & Noodle route and shuttle stop plowed in winter. Large vehicle Bumbleberry/ restrictions on Springdale shuttle Shuttle stops on request page 12. Zions Bank Observation Point 6 hours 2148 / 655 Long drop-offs. Climbs through Echo Canyon Springdale route or when people are Springdale / Zion Canyon Shuttle Zion Canyon Visitor Center via East Rim Trail 8.0 / 12.9 to viewpoint of Zion Canyon. Access to Cable and Zion-Mount Carmel Highway V Watchman waiting (flag stop) 15 and Tunnel information i To at Exit 16, rg r Campground Hampton Inn/ i e Weeping Rock Mountain, Deertrap Mountain, and East Mesa Trails. St. George, Utah 9 n v 3.6mi 9 i Other Visitor Information R Bit & Spur Holiday Inn Express and Las Vegas, 5.8km C A N Y O N 10mi in P Nevada 16km g E A Paved road open to Chinle ir W T V U Drinking water ra k N R i r U private vehicles The Narrows 8 hours 334 / 102 Read page 5 and check conditions at the visitor i l o R Hurricane v F A er P SPRINGDALE h 59 Coalpits Wash t via Riverside Walk 9.4 / 15.1 center before attempting. High water levels can r er Driftwood Overlook / Parking Restrooms o v To Pipe Spring National Monument and Ri Quality Inn Grand Canyon National Park N in g Temple of Sinawava prevent access to The Narrows. ir Grafton rk V t Fo 1.1mi Road distance and (ghost town) Rockville Eas 1.8km Restaurant North indicator 0 1 2 3 4 5 Kilometers Bridge Chinle Kolob Arch via 8 hours 1037 / 316 Limited to 12 people per group. Follows Timber Trailhead ad Road Hiking trail Picnic area 0 1 2 3 4 5 Miles n Ro Anasazi Way afto La Verkin Creek 14.0 / 22.5 and La Verkin Creeks. A side trail leads to Kolob Gr Silver Bear Shuttle Information Other Visitor Information Trails shown on Wheelchair accessible Trail Arch, one of the world’s largest freestanding arches. Springdale Shuttle Paved road open to Ranger station Campground Unpaved roads are Wilderness Hiking Guide at right private vehicles impassable when wet. In 2009, Congress protected nearly 84 Smithsonian Butte Kolob Canyons Road Scenic Backway may percent of the park as wilderness under Zion Canyon Shuttle Unpaved road Drinking water Primitive be closed in winter. the 1964 Wilderness Act. Wilderness Park & Ride Amphitheater and shuttle stops (impassable when wet) campground designation protects forever the land’s ay w onian Butt ack wilderness character, natural conditions, Majestic Through October 25 and on Overlook / Parking Restrooms Orientation film hs e Scenic B it opportunities for solitude, and scientific, Ranger station Recycling Area Stay on established trails and watch your footing, especially at overlooks and near drop-offs. weekends in November, the Zion m View S educational, and historical values. Canyon Scenic Drive is open to To 15 , Kolob Canyons, Avoid cliff edges. Watch children closely. People uncertain about heights should stop if they Trail Picnic area Electric Vehicle Electric Vehicle shuttles only. Private vehicles are not Charging Station Cedar City, Utah, St. George, Campground permitted beyond Canyon Junction. Utah, and Las Vegas, Nevada Charging Station become uncomfortable. Never throw or roll rocks because there may be hikers below. 6 Map and Guide Map and Guide 7 Tuesday, September 22 Friday, October 2 Ranger-led Programs 9:00 am Ride with a Ranger 9:00 am Ride with a Ranger Program Locations 9:30 am Hiking the Kayenta 9:30 am Hiking the Kayenta 11:55 am Snapshots of History 11:55 am Snapshots of History Talks Walks Ride with a Ranger Junior Ranger Program 2:25 pm Animals of Zion 2:25 pm Water, Rocks, and Time Shuttle Tours 6:00 pm Ride with a Ranger 8:30 pm Lodge Evening Program All talks in Zion Canyon are presented on Hiking the Kayenta Visitors ages 4 and older can earn a badge 8:30 pm Lodge Evening Program Zion Human the patio behind the Zion Human History 2 hours, moderate 1.5-mile hike by completing the Junior Ranger Handbook. 8:30 pm Watchman Evening Program Saturday, October 3 The Grotto Shuttle Stop Museum. Talks are 20 to 30 minutes long. Enjoy a unique 2-hour experience on a morning The handbook is available for free at park visitor 9:00 am Ride with a Ranger History Museum Hike amidst the spectacular scenery and discover centers and the Zion Human History Museum. or evening ranger-led shuttle bus tour of Zion Wednesday, September 23 10:00 am Riverside Ramble the unique natural and cultural history of Zion. Visit park bookstores for patches and other items Animals of Zion Canyon. Several stops will provide an intimate 9:00 am Ride with a Ranger to commemorate 11:55 am Animals of Zion Explore the fascinating world of wildlife at Zion look at Zion Canyon. Seating is limited—make 10:30 am Riverside Ramble 2:25 pm Snapshots of History Riverside Ramble free reservations, in person, up to 3 days in your Junior Ranger and learn the secrets of their survival. 11:55 am Animals of Zion 8:30 pm Watchman Evening Program 2 hours, easy 2-mile walk advance at the Zion Canyon Visitor Center. accomplishment. 2:25 pm Water, Rocks, and Time Temple of Sinawava Shuttle Stop Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure. snapshots of history 6:00 pm Ride with a Ranger Discover the striking power and varied influence Sunday, October 4 Discover the stories of the people who lived in 8:30 pm Lodge Evening Program 11:55 am Snapshots of History and shaped Zion Canyon. of water in canyon country. 8:30 pm Watchman Evening Program 2:25 pm Water, Rocks, and Time 8:00 pm Lodge Evening Program Water, Rocks, and Time Rock and Stroll 1.5 hours, moderate 1-mile walk Thursday, September 24 Uncover how this striking scenery came to be 9:00 am Ride with a Ranger Monday, October 5 and the stories that are recorded in the rocks. Weeping Rock Shuttle Stop Zion Follow the Virgin River and unearth the geologic 9:00 am Walking the Watchman 11:55 am Animals of Zion processes that sculpt the scenery. 11:55 am Water, Rocks, and Time 2:25 pm Water, Rocks, and Time Nature 2:25 pm Animals of Zion 8:00 pm Watchman Evening Program Center South Evening Programs Walking the Watchman 6:00 pm Ride with a Ranger Campground 2.5 hours, moderate 2.5-mile hike 8:30 pm Lodge Evening Program Tuesday, October 6 Amphitheater Watchman Campground Amphitheater and Visitor Center Shuttle Stop 8:30 pm Watchman Evening Program 11:55 am Snapshots of History Zion Lodge Auditorium Explore a diverse beautiful landscape teeming 2:25 pm Water, Rocks, and Time with life as you walk up a scenic trail. Friday, September 25 8:00 pm Lodge Evening Program Discover what makes Zion such a special place. 9:00 am Ride with a Ranger 45-minute evening programs address a myriad 9:30 am Hiking the Kayenta of topics, including the geology, people, and What’s Flyin’ in Zion Wednesday, October 7 animals of the park. Limited parking is available 2 hours, easy 1-mile bird walk 11:55 am Snapshots of History 11:55 am Animals of Zion at Watchman Campground for non-campers. Identify and discuss the winged wonders of Zion. 2:25 pm Water, Rocks, and Time 2:25 pm Water, Rocks, and Time South Check bulletin boards at the visitor center, Make free reservations, in person, up to 3 days 6:00 pm Ride with a Ranger 8:00 pm Watchman Evening Program Campground museum, and campgrounds for program topics. in advance at the Zion Canyon Visitor Center. 8:30 pm Lodge Evening Program Binoculars and field guides are recommended. NPS 8:30 pm Watchman Evening Program Thursday, October 8 11:55 am Water, Rocks, and Time Saturday, September 26 2:25 pm Animals of Zion Watchman Program Schedule 9:00 am Ride with a Ranger 8:00 pm Lodge Evening Program Pa’rus Trail 10:00 am Riverside Ramble Trail 2:25 pm Animals of Zion Sunday, September 13 6:00 pm Ride with a Ranger 11:55 am Animals of Zion Friday, October 9 Sunday, September 6 6:00 pm Ride with a Ranger 9:00 am Ride with a Ranger 8:30 pm Lodge Evening Program 2:25 pm Snapshots of History 11:55 am Snapshots of History 8:30 am Walking the Watchman 8:30 pm Lodge Evening Program 9:00 am Walking the Watchman 8:30 pm Watchman Evening Program 6:00 pm Ride with a Ranger 2:25 pm Water, Rocks, and Time 9:00 am Ride with a Ranger 8:30 pm Watchman Evening Program 11:55 am Snapshots of History 8:30 pm Lodge Evening Program 8:00 pm Watchman Evening Program Zion Canyon 11:55 am Snapshots of History 2:25 pm Water, Rocks, and Time Friday, September 18 8:30 pm Watchman Evening Program Visitor Center 2:25 pm Water, Rocks, and Time Friday, September 11 6:00 pm Ride with a Ranger 9:00 am Ride with a Ranger Saturday, October 10 6:30 pm Ride with a Ranger 9:00 am Ride with a Ranger 8:30 pm Lodge Evening Program 9:30 am Hiking the Kayenta Sunday, September 27 11:55 am Animals of Zion South 9:00 pm Lodge Evening Program 9:30 am Hiking the Kayenta 8:30 pm Watchman Evening Program 11:55 am Snapshots of History 9:00 am Ride with a Ranger 2:25 pm Snapshots of History Entrance 9:15 pm Watchman Evening Program 11:55 am Snapshots of History 2:25 pm Water, Rocks, and Time 9:00 am Walking the Watchman 8:00 pm Watchman Evening Program 2:25 pm Water, Rocks, and Time Monday, September 14 6:00 pm Ride with a Ranger 11:55 am Snapshots of History Monday, September 7 6:00 pm Ride with a Ranger 9:00 am Ride with a Ranger 8:30 pm Lodge Evening Program 2:25 pm Water, Rocks, and Time Sunday, October 11 9:00 am Ride with a Ranger 8:30 pm Lodge Evening Program 10:00 am Rock and Stroll 8:30 pm Watchman Evening Program 8:30 pm Watchman Evening Program 11:55 am Snapshots of History Archeology 9:30 am Rock and Stroll 8:30 pm Watchman Evening Program 11:55 am Animals of Zion 2:25 pm Water, Rocks, and Time Trail 11:55 am Animals of Zion 2:25 pm Water, Rocks, and Time Saturday, September 19 Monday, September 28 Pedestrian 2:25 pm Water, Rocks, and Time Saturday, September 12 6:00 pm Ride with a Ranger 9:00 am Ride with a Ranger 9:00 am Ride with a Ranger Entrance 6:30 pm Ride with a Ranger 9:00 am Ride with a Ranger 8:30 pm Lodge Evening Program 10:00 am Riverside Ramble 10:00 am Rock and Stroll 9:00 pm Lodge Evening Program 10:00 am Riverside Ramble 8:30 pm Watchman Evening Program 11:55 am Animals of Zion 11:55 am Animals of Zion 9:15 pm Watchman Evening Program 11:55 am Animals of Zion 2:25 pm Snapshots of History 2:25 pm Water, Rocks, and Time 2:25 pm Snapshots of History Tuesday, September 15 6:00 pm Ride with a Ranger 8:30 pm Lodge Evening Program Tuesday, September 8 6:00 pm Ride with a Ranger 9:00 am Ride with a Ranger 8:30 pm Lodge Evening Program 9:00 am Ride with a Ranger 8:30 pm Lodge Evening Program 9:30 am Hiking the Kayenta 8:30 pm Watchman Evening Program Tuesday, September 29 9:30 am Hiking the Kayenta 8:30 pm Watchman Evening Program 11:55 am Snapshots of History 9:00 am Ride with a Ranger 11:55 am Snapshots of History 2:25 pm Animals of Zion Sunday, September 20 9:30 am Hiking the Kayenta Watchman 2:25 pm Animals of Zion 6:00 pm Ride with a Ranger 9:00 am Ride with a Ranger 11:55 am Snapshots of History Campground 6:00 pm Ride with a Ranger 8:30 pm Lodge Evening Program 8:30 am Walking the Watchman 2:25 pm Animals of Zion Watchman 8:30 pm Lodge Evening Program 8:30 pm Watchman Evening Program 11:55 am Snapshots of History 8:30 pm Watchman Evening Program 8:30 pm Watchman Evening Program 2:25 pm Water, Rocks, and Time Campground Wednesday, September 16 6:30 pm Ride with a Ranger Wednesday, September 30 Amphitheater Wednesday, September 9 9:00 am Ride with a Ranger 8:30 pm Lodge Evening Program 9:00 am Ride with a Ranger 9:00 am Ride with a Ranger 10:30 am Riverside Ramble 8:30 pm Watchman Evening Program 10:30 am Riverside Ramble 10:30 am Riverside Ramble 11:55 am Animals of Zion 11:55 am Animals of Zion 11:55 am Animals of Zion 2:25 pm Water, Rocks, and Time Monday, September 21 2:25 pm Water, Rocks, and Time 2:25 pm Water, Rocks, and Time 6:00 pm Ride with a Ranger 9:00 am Ride with a Ranger 8:30 pm Lodge Evening Program North 6:00 pm Ride with a Ranger 8:30 pm Lodge Evening Program 9:30 am Rock and Stroll 0 0.3 Kilometer 8:30 pm Lodge Evening Program 8:30 pm Watchman Evening Program 11:55 am Animals of Zion Thursday, October 1 8:30 pm Watchman Evening Program 2:25 pm Water, Rocks, and Time 9:00 am Ride with a Ranger 0 0.3 Mile Thursday, September 17 6:30 pm Ride with a Ranger 9:00 am Walking the Watchman Thursday, September 10 9:00 am Ride with a Ranger 8:30pm Lodge Evening Program 11:55 am Water, Rocks, and Time 9:00 am Ride with a Ranger 9:00 am Walking the Watchman 8:30 pm Watchman Evening Program 2:25 pm Animals of Zion 9:00 am Walking the Watchman 11:55 am Water, Rocks, and Time 8:30 pm Watchman Evening Program Ranger-led programs also meet at shuttle stops along the Zion 11:55 am Water, Rocks, and Time 2:25 pm Animals of Zion Canyon Scenic Drive.

8 Map and Guide Map and Guide 9 Weather In fall, the heat of the Zion Natural History Association summer gives way to Climate 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 Along the Virgin River, cottonwoods turn Record high 73 90 91 95 106 114 115 111 110 99 86 81 golden yellow and bigtooth maples add Record low –15 0 10 21 19 36 41 36 33 18 6 –5 splashes of scarlet to the canyons and Days above 100°F 0 0 0 0 0 6 16 10 2 0 0 0 Days below 32°F 20 13 9 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 10 18 trails. Favorable conditions prevail for hiking and canyoneering, but be sure to Precipitation (inches) check the weather forecast, flash flood 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 potential ratings, and the temperature of 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 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 30°F/17°C. Consider dressing in layers Temperatures at higher elevations, including the Kolob Canyons area of the park, may be 5 to 10 degrees cooler than Zion Canyon. 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 Educate. Inspire. Connect. September 1 7:02 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, the Grotto October 1 7:27 am 7:15 pm October 15 7:40 am 6:55 pm It is a sanctuary of natural last year. Participate in recycling efforts and the Temple of Sinawava. The Zion Natural History Association Zion Canyon Field Institute course, please visit www.zionpark.org, November 1 7:56 am 6:34 pm and cultural resources. by using the available recycling bins is a non-profit organization that began The Zion Canyon Field Institute educates call 435-772-3264 or 800-635-3959, or 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 in 1929 to support education, research, and inspires visitors about the greater stop by the Zion Canyon Visitor Center December 1 7:27 am 5:15 pm National Park Service cannot accomplish The shuttle system was created to reduce publications, and other programs for Zion National Park ecosystem and Bookstore. Fees for one-day workshops alone. All of us serve a critical role in hiking traffic congestion, parking conflicts, Full Moon September 27 / October 27 Zion National Park, Cedar Breaks environment. ZCFI is the educational are $40 to $85 per day. maintaining the sanctuary of Zion for the Please stay on marked trails. Hiking off pollution, noise, and resource damage. November 25 National Monument, and Pipe Spring division of the non-profit cooperating future. Please respect your national park trails can lead to loss of vegetation, soil Each full shuttle reduces traffic by National Monument. Financial support association Zion Natural History Membership and the experiences of others. compaction, erosion, and unsightly scars 28 cars. The shuttles reduce the number by ZNHA members, combined with Association. These workshops take Become a member of ZNHA and enjoy on the landscape. of vehicle miles traveled per day by over sales from our bookstores, provides place in and around Zion National Park, benefits for yourself today, while you Recycling and trash 50,000 and reduce CO emissions by 2 parks with over $650,000 in annual aid. Cedar Breaks National Monument, and help Zion tomorrow. ZNHA supports Please do not litter. Carry out or recycle wildlife over 12 tons per day. Pipe Spring National Monument. the educational outreach and the Junior Plein Air Art Invitational all of your trash, including toilet paper. Feeding, harming, or capturing wild Ranger programs for youth, publishes Join us in November to watch selected The park recycling program provides animals is illegal and can cause injury or Renewable Energy Sep 19 Fall Wildflowers Outdoor Learning Adventures books on Zion, contributes to park landscape artists painting plein air and disposal for plastic, aluminum, glass, death to the animal. Animals can become Solar power provides clean energy Sep 19 Pine Valley Geology Hike to a hanging garden where vibrant ranger-led programs, and provides giving demonstrations in the park. The paper, and other materials. Zion National aggressive beggars when fed. for Zion National Park. In 2010, large Sep 24 Thursday Trek week concludes with an art sale of more columbine grow next to scarlet monkey free visitor information about the park. than 150 paintings at the NPS Park works closely with the community photovoltaic systems were installed at Sep 24 Archaeological Field Day flowers. Relax while a geologist explains Zion Human History Museum and Sep 25-26 The Mammals of Zion Zion Nature Center. Resource Damage the Kolob Canyons Visitor Center, the the wonders of Zion in a small group Join us as a member and receive a It is illegal to remove anything from Zion Emergency Operations Center, and Sep 26-27 Grand Staircase Geology setting. Enjoy a discussion by the Virgin twenty-percent discount on all purchases November 2-6 Oct 1 Archaeological Field Day National Park, including flowers, rocks, Zion Headquarters. Zion generates River about water issues in the West. at ZNHA bookstores and many ZCFI Meet with artists painting plein air Volunteer Oct 9 Rim to Floor / Rim and Back or anything else that you might find. 12 percent of its power from onsite Wade into The Narrows and plunge into throughout the park. Oct 10 The Ferns of Zion workshops. Members also receive Do not write or carve on natural surfaces. renewable sources and purchases Daily art demonstrations at the Zion Volunteers-in-parks Oct 15 Thursday Trek a service project to keep it pristine. These discounts at participating associations, renewable energy to offset other sources. Human History Museum. Volunteer with Zion Oct 15 Archaeological Field Day are just a few of the experiences that you our quarterly e-newsletter, and the soundscapes Efforts to reduce energy use have resulted Evening Lectures at the Zion Lodge. National Park and help Oct 16 Outside Looking In can enjoy during our workshops. biannual Sojourns publication. Most Soundscapes, or sound environments, in a 10 percent decrease since 2008. us care for this special Oct 19 Rim to Floor / Rim and Back importantly, your membership helps November 7 to November 8 place. Volunteers at are an important natural feature of the Oct 23-26 Fall Foliage Photography Service Projects ensure future educational and research Paint Out and Silent Auction at the Zion Zion work with park employees park. Be aware of the noise that you make Electric vehicle Oct 24 Fall Journaling in Zion Participants have the opportunity to get a activities in Zion National Park. Lodge. behind the scenes and on the so that others may enjoy the peace and charging stations Oct 27-28 Archaeology Service Project backstage view of Zion, learn intensively Sale of studio and plein air art at the solitude of the park. Please travel quietly With a grant from the U.S. Nov 5 Thursday Trek Zion Human History Museum. frontline to preserve park about a single subject, and contribute to Membership level options Nov 7 Zion Geology resources and contribute to and limit the size of your group. Department of Energy a project that benefits the park. • Individual Sojourns $45 November 8 Nov 14 Beaver Dam Geology visitor enjoyment. In 2014, Clean Cities program, Artist Quick Finish Painting at the Zion • Family Sojourns $60 Human History Museum. Water Bottle Filling Stations electric vehicle charging stations are 307 volunteers contributed All classes include moderate to Private Workshops • Contributor $100 27,000 hours of service to Zion There are several water bottle filling available at the Zion Canyon Visitor strenuous hiking. Some classes include Our Custom Explore Zion program • Advocate $250 National Park. You too can stations located throughout the park. Center and the Kolob Canyons Visitor an indoor component such as a lecture, provides educational experiences for • Donor $500 Free lectures and demonstrations all To reduce waste, the sale of disposable Center. Purchase an access code at visitor slide presentation, or demonstration. week. Proceeds benefit the Zion National make a difference. For volunteer small groups based on your schedule. Park Foundation, Zion Human History opportunities at Zion, please plastic water bottles is prohibited in center bookstores. With these initiatives To find out more about the programs Museum, and support art and youth education in the park. contact 435-772-0184 or visit Zion Canyon. Support this initiative by and your help, we can work towards Registration and publications available through the bringing a reusable water bottle with you preserving and protecting these places the Get Involved section on our Pick up the course schedule at any of Zion Natural History Association, visit For more, call 800-635-3959 or website at www.nps.gov/zion. and using it after you leave. Water bottle for future generations. the park’s bookstores. To register for a www.zionpark.org or call 800-635-3959. visit www.zionpark.org.

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Zion Canyon Visitor Center September 8 September 28 October 11 to Located near the South Entrance of the park, the Zion Canyon Visitor September 27 October 10 November 28 Center is an excellent place to begin your exploration of Zion Canyon. Zion Canyon 8:00 am to 6:00 pm 8:00 am to 6:00 pm 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Park rangers and outdoor exhibits will help you plan your visit and Visitor Center make the most of your time. Inquire at the Zion Canyon Wilderness Desk about permits for backpacking, canyoneering, and other trips into the Zion Canyon 7:00 am to 6:00 pm 7:00 am to 6:00 pm 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Wilderness Desk wilderness. Visit the bookstore for maps, books, and gifts. Zion Human 9:00 am to 6:00 pm 9:00 am to 6:00 pm 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Zion Human History Museum History Museum

Indoor exhibits focus on the human history of Zion National Park. Kolob Canyons 8:00 am to 6:00 pm 8:00 am to 5:00 pm 8:00 am to 4:30 pm A 22-minute orientation film highlights the dramatic landscapes of Visitor Center Closed 11/26 the park and examines the history of the canyon. Rotating art exhibits feature regional artists. Visit the bookstore for maps, books, and gifts. The Zion Wilderness Desk will be closed after Saturday, November 28. Starting Sunday, There are dramatic views of the Towers of the Virgin and Bridge Mountain outside. November 29, permits can be obtained at the Zion Canyon Visitor Center Information Desk from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Kolob Canyons Visitor Center This is the entry point to the Kolob Canyons area of the park. It is located 45 miles Zion Annual Pass senior Pass north of Springdale and 17 miles south of Cedar City at Exit 40 on Interstate 15. Park $50 $10 Admission to Zion Admission to all rangers are available to answer questions and issue wilderness permits. Exhibits National Park for federal fee areas explore the geology, vegetation, and wildlife of this unique landscape. one year from for life, U.S. citizens date of purchase. 62 years or older.

Annual Pass Access Pass Entrance Fees $80 Free Admission to all Admission to all federal fee areas federal fee areas for Entrance fees at Zion National Park are $30 per vehicle, $25 per for one year from life, permanently motorcycle, and $15 for bicyclists, pedestrians, and organized groups. date of purchase. disabled U.S. citizens. All entrance fees are valid for seven days. Eighty percent of fees

collected remain in the park for repair, maintenance and facility All passes are available at park entrance stations. Information about interagency passes and enhancement directly related to visitor enjoyment, health and safety. participating agencies (NPS, BLM, FWS, FS, and BOR) is available online at store.usgs.gov/pass. A seven-day entrance pass can be upgraded to an annual pass at any entrance station within seven days of purchase with receipt. Large Vehicles

North To Salt The Zion-Mt. Carmel during a seven-day period. Rangers will Lake City Panguitch Tunnel connects Zion stop oncoming traffic so that you may 12 143 12 Bryce 63 0 10 50 Kilometers Canyon to the east side drive down the center of the road in the 56 Cedar Cedar Canyon City Breaks National of the park. It was built tunnel. We apologize for any delays 0 10 50 Miles 15 NM Park 18 KOLOB 14 Grand Staircase- CANYONS Long Valley Time zones Junction Escalante in the 1920s when large associated with this safety precaution. National Monument Nevada is in the Zion National Park ZION 89 vehicles were less common. Vehicles Pacific Time Zone. UTAH CANYON Utah is in the NEVADA Snow Canyon Glen Canyon La Verkin 9 Mt. Carmel Mountain Time Zone. State Park Junction National 11’4” tall or taller, or 7’10” wide or wider, Large vehicles may only travel through Recreation Area Arizona is in the 9 Mountain Time Zone Hurricane St. Coral Pink Kanab 89 Lake Powell require one-lane traffic control through the tunnel from: (daylight-saving time 59 is not observed). George Sand Dunes UTAH State Park the tunnel. Large vehicles cannot travel ARIZONA Fredonia er Vermilion Page Riv 389 ALT Cliffs

89 National in a single lane through the tunnel. Nearly • May 4 to September 5 from Mesquite in Pipe Spring irg Jacob Monument V National 168 Monument Lake all RVs, buses, trailers, fifth-wheels, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm 15 ALT Dirt roads may 89 93 Road dual-wheel trucks, campers, and boats • September 6 to September 26 from be impassable closed 169 when wet Kaibab National in winter Valley Forest require traffic control. 8:00 am to 7:00 pm of Fire 67 169 State • September 27 to November 1 from To Los Park 89 Angeles Grand Canyon NEVADA ARIZONA Grand Canyon-Parashant and San Tuweep Tunnel traffic control 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Diego National National Park Monument Las Mead r N Visitors requiring traffic • November 2 to March 2016 from ake ve OR IM L Ri TH R Kaibab Vegas o National Forest Lake Mead ad Desert View or control through the 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Henderson National ol C Grand Canyon Recreation Area Village Cameron 93 Lake Mead 64 tunnel must pay a $15 fee National Tusayan Recreation Area per vehicle in addition Prohibited Vehicles 95 to the entrance fee. Pay this fee at the Bicycles and pedestrians park entrance station before driving are not permitted in the 00 000 00 00 000 00 0 to the tunnel. The fee is valid for two trips tunnel. Vehicles not Vehicles over through the tunnel for the same vehicle permitted in the tunnel 11’4” (3.4 m) tall or include the following: 7’10” (2.4 m) wide, including mirrors, The printing of this newspaper was made 11’4” possible by the Zion Natural History Association. awnings, and jacks, • vehicles over 13’1” tall will require traffic 3.4 m Printed with • semi-trucks and commercial vehicles control in the tunnel. • vehicles carrying hazardous materials Single-axle vehicles may not exceed 40’ SOY INK • vehicles weighing more than 50,000 lbs in length. 7’10” 40’ Printed on recycled paper. Please recycle again. • combined vehicles or buses over 50’ 2.4 m 15.2 m

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