Zion National Park
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Trip length
- 2–3 days
- Budget
- $250–$800
- per person · excl. airfare
- Best months
- Apr–May, Sep–Oct
Park entrance: $35 (Entrance - Private Vehicle) · source: NPS
Follow the paths where people have walked for thousands of years. Gaze up at massive sandstone cliffs of cream, pink, and red that soar into a brilliant blue sky. Experience the tall, stretching walls of a narrow slot canyon. Zion’s unique array of plants and animals will enchant you as you absorb the rich history of the past and enjoy the excitement of present-day adventures.
Highlights
- The Narrows river hike
- Angels Landing's chained spine
- Emerald Pools & slot canyons
Photos
Photos via Wikimedia Commons under their respective licences.
Map
Trails (5)· Moderate–Hard
- View →West Rim TrailRepresentative6.8 mi807 ft gainModerate~2.7 h
- View →Wildcat Canyon TrailRepresentative4.9 mi1,152 ft gainModerate~2.2 h
- View →Connector TrailRepresentative3.9 mi801 ft gainModerate~1.7 h
- View →The Subway Bottom-Up ApproachRepresentative3.5 mi1,703 ft gainHard~2 h
- View →Telephone Canyon TrailRepresentative2.3 mi213 ft gainModerate~0.9 h
Getting there
- CDC Cedar City Regional · 28 mi
- SGU St. George Regional · 32 mi
- GCN Grand Canyon National Park · 105 mi
Straight-line distances to nearby airports. Airfare and drive times are not included.
Permits & access
Quota / lottery permit
Permits (lottery) for The Narrows top-down, The Subway, and Angels Landing; shuttle reservations may apply — confirm current rules on the official site.