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Zion National Park, Springdale, UT

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Zion National Park

1 Zion Park Blvd · Springdale, UT

Why you should go…

Zion National Park centers on Zion Canyon, a gorge 15 miles long and up to 2,640 feet deep that the North Fork of the Virgin River cut through Navajo Sandstone. A free shuttle serves the canyon and the neighboring town of Springdale, with schedules that change by season. Hikers come for Angels Landing and for The Narrows, where the canyon squeezes to about 20 feet wide between walls up to 2,000 feet tall. The park is open all year.

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  • #canyon hiking
  • #angels landing
  • #the narrows
  • #scenic shuttle

Good to know

General sport & outdoor guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Weather calls the shots

    Check the forecast the morning of and keep an indoor backup in your pocket for the day it turns.

  • Shoes, water, sun cover

    The three things that decide whether you last the whole outing or cut it short after an hour.

  • Parking and launches fill early

    On a nice weekend, lots and trailheads are often full by mid-morning.

  • Daylight shrinks in shoulder season

    Spring and fall visits need an earlier start than the same trip in July.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Zion National Park, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Tours
    Outdoor Adventure

    Utah Adventure Center

    $50+

    Guided via ferrata climbs and a waterfall zipline near Zion National Park, with gear and guides included.

    1.0 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Tours
    Outdoor Adventure

    Red Rock Shuttle

    $25–$50

    A shuttle, taxi, and tour service connecting St. George, Zion National Park, and Bryce Canyon since 1998.

    1.0 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Tours
    Outdoor Adventure

    Zion Jeep Tours

    $50+

    Guided jeep tours through Zion National Park's backcountry, Kolob Terrace, and Smith Mesa.

    1.0 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Greater Zion E-Bikes

    $50+

    E-bike rentals and guided tours based in Springdale for exploring Zion National Park and the Greater Zion area.

    1.3 mi awayMore like this

  • Sport & Outdoor
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    Angels Landing

    $25–$50

    Hike 5.4 miles round trip from the Grotto to a Zion summit, with chains along the final half-mile ridge.

    5.2 mi awayMore like this

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Zion Canyon Hot Springs

    $25–$50

    A geothermal hot springs resort near Zion National Park with dozens of soaking pools, cold plunges and a freshwater pool.

    16 mi awayMore like this