National Park Service Zion National Park U.S. Department of the Interior • Shuttle Map p.6 • Trail Information p.6 • Ranger-led Programs p.8 • Youth Programs p.9 Summer 2017 Map and Guide The official newspaper of Zion National Park 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 forecasts, but your safety depends on your own good judgment, Summer Fall Late Fall adequate preparation, and constant awareness. Zion Canyon Shuttle 5/14 to 9/24 9/25 to 10/29 10/30 to 11/13 First Bus ZION CANYON SHUTTLE PARKING from Zion Canyon Visitor Center 6:00 am 7:00 am 7:00 am Important information for During much of the year, Last Bus to catch Springdale Shuttle the Zion Canyon Scenic parking in Zion: from Temple of Sinawava 9:15 pm 7:30 pm Not in service Drive is only accessible by • Park in designated lots. from Zion Lodge 9:30 pm 7:45 pm shuttle bus. See the shuttle • Parking lots are usually schedule for times and Last Bus full from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 8:30 pm 6:45 pm 6:00 pm dates of this free service. The buses are from Zion Canyon Visitor Center • Pull-outs along State Route 9 should from Temple of Sinawava 9:15 pm 7:30 pm 6:44 pm wheelchair accessible and have room not be used as shuttle access parking. for backpacks, climbing gear, and three bicycles. While in Zion Canyon you may • Pedestrians must use established Springdale Shuttle walkways. get on and off the shuttle as often as you First Bus like. Only service dogs are permitted on • Do not walk on roadways, road 7:10 am 8:10 am shoulders, or social trails. from Majestic View Lodge Not in service the shuttles. from Pedestrian Entrance 8:30 am 8:30 am Consider parking in Springdale to avoid SPRINGDALE SHUTTLE delays at the entrance station. If you park Last Bus to catch Zion Canyon 8:05 pm 6:15 pm In coordination with the Zion Canyon in Springdale you can catch the town Shuttle from Majestic View Lodge Not in service Shuttle, the Springdale Shuttle will pick shuttle to the pedestrian entrance at Zion. up and drop off passengers in the town Last Bus AUTOMOBILES of Springdale. To avoid parking hassles, from Pedestrian Entrance 10:00 pm 7:30 pm Only the Zion Canyon 10:15 pm Not in service park in Springdale and ride the free from Majestic View Lodge 7:45 pm Scenic Drive is closed to shuttle to the pedestrian entrance of the private vehicles. The Zion- park, the closest stop to the Zion Canyon Mt. Carmel Highway, The average wait for a shuttle bus is fifteen minutes or less. Shuttles will also operate on weekends in Visitor Center. Enjoy our carefree shuttle November, with additional service on Thanksgiving Day and Friday. The Shuttle Schedule is subject to Kolob Canyons Road, and change. Please check at the shuttle stops for current information. service that allows you to concentrate on Kolob Terrace Road are open to vehicles. your visit. LODGING dangerous levels. Avoid leaving National Park Service In the park, the Zion animals in vehicles. Boarding U.S. Department of the Interior Services Lodge has rooms, suites, kennels are available in Rockville, and cabins. To make Kanab, Hurricane, St. George, and ACCESSIBILITY reservations, please call Cedar City. Most park facilities are 888-297-2757 or accessible. Wheelchairs 435-772-7700, or visit zionlodge.com. SHOWERS Zion National Park Contact Information There are no showers are available for loan at There are other lodging options in available within Zion Superintendent surrounding communities. the Zion Canyon Visitor National Park. Pay Jeff Bradybaugh Center for the visitor center area. All RESTAURANTS showers are available Mailing Address shuttle buses are wheelchair accessible. In the park, the Zion in Springdale and east of Zion National Park Mobility devices must be smaller than Lodge dining room and the park. The availability of these services Springdale, UT 84767 30” x 46” and have a combined weight café serve breakfast, varies throughout the year. lunch, and dinner. Park Information of less than 600 lbs. Service dogs are LAUNDRY Dinner reservations are 435 772-3256 permitted on a leash throughout the park. There are laundry required; please call 435-772-7760. facilities located in Wilderness Information There are many restaurants in Campsites are available for people Springdale, Hurricane, 435 772-0170 surrounding communities. with disabilities. The Pa’rus Trail and and Kanab. There are Website the Riverside Walk are accessible trails GROCERIES no laundry facilities www.nps.gov/zion There are grocery and within the park. with assistance. The Zion Lodge has convenience stores in Social Media several accessible hotel rooms and one MONEY Springdale, La Verkin, www.facebook.com/zionnps accessible cabin with a roll-in shower. There is an ATM at the Hurricane, Kanab, St. www.flickr.com/zionnps The Zion Lodge also has a wheelchair Zion Lodge. Banks and George, and Cedar City. ATMs are located in most www.flickr.com/groups/zionnps available for loan. surrounding communities. www.instagram.com/zionnps PETS www.twitter.com/zionnps The orientation film offers captioning Leashed pets may be www.youtube.com/npszion walked on the Pa’rus TRAM and the frontcountry trails video has Trail. Pets are not Zion Lodge offers E-mail an audio description. Many ranger-led [email protected] permitted on any other narrated open-air tram programs are accessible. Assistive trails, on shuttles, in rides from the Lodge to Lost and Found listening devices are available by public buildings, or in the wilderness. the Temple of Sinawava. [email protected] reservation for all ranger-led programs. Pets must be under physical control Available Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 5:30pm. Emergencies Please visit the Zion Human History on a leash less than six feet long at all Inquire at the Front Desk. Seats available 911 or 435 772-3322 Museum for information about times. The interior temperature of a first come, first served. For more borrowing assistive listening devices. vehicle can quickly warm to information please call 435-772-7700. Emergencies Wildlife MOUNTAIN LIONS For 24-hour emergency response, call 911 or 435-772-3322. The Zion Mountain lions are present in the park. Zion National Park is Canyon Medical Clinic is located in Springdale near the south entrance Attacks are unlikely and have never home to 69 species of to the park. For hours, please call 435-772-3226. Other medical clinics been reported in the park. Please watch mammals, 208 birds, 29 are located in Hurricane. The nearest hospitals are in St. George, Cedar children closely and never let them run reptiles, six amphibians, City, and Kanab. ahead or lag behind. More information and nine fish. Commonly is posted at trailheads. Please report any seen animals include mule deer, lizards, sightings or encounters to a park ranger and many species of birds. Rare or as soon as possible. endangered species include the peregrine Flash Floods falcon, Mexican spotted owl, California DESERT BIGHORN SHEEP All narrow canyons are condor, desert tortoise, and the Zion Desert bighorn sheep are often seen on potentially hazardous. snail, found only in Zion National Park. Flash floods, often caused NPS the east side of the park. Although they naturally shy away from people, some of by storms miles away, are these animals have grown accustomed a real danger and can be to visitors in the park. Please do not life-threatening. You are assuming a risk approach or feed bighorn sheep. when entering a narrow canyon. Your safety is your responsibility. RESPECT WILDLIFE Please keep all animals wild and healthy Watch for indications of a possible flash by viewing them from a safe distance. flood. If you observe any of these signs, Do not feed or touch wildlife. Store food seek higher ground immediately: and trash responsibly. • deterioration in weather conditions SICK OR INJURED ANIMALS • build up of clouds or thunder Be aware that wild animals can be • sudden changes in water clarity from unpredictable. Do not approach animals clear to muddy “The squirrel or attempt to move sick or injured • floating debris During a flash flood, the water level rises bit me in less wildlife. Please report any sick or • rising water levels or stronger currents than a second.” within minutes or even seconds. A flash flood Wild animals can hurt injured animals to a park ranger. • increasing roar of water up canyon can rush down a canyon in a wall of water you. Do not feed them. over twelve feet high. 2 Map and Guide Safety Whether hiking, climbing, or driving, your safety depends on your good judgment, adequate preparation, and constant awareness. Your safety is your responsibility. STEEP CLIFFS Falls from cliffs on trails have resulted in death. Loose sand or pebbles on stone are very slippery. Be careful of edges when using cameras or binoculars. Never throw or roll rocks because there may be hikers below you. • Stay on the trail. • Stay back from cliff edges. • Observe posted warnings. • Please watch children. WATER The desert is an extreme environment. Carry enough water, one gallon Red Cliffs Coral Pink Sand Dunes per person per day, and Recreational Area State Park drink it. Water is available at visitor centers, campgrounds, Zion Lodge, and most shuttle stops.