Zion National Park, Utah Travel Information

Smithsonian Butte Back Country Byway A 9-mile Type I byway that climbs above the spectacular Valley of the Virgin River in southwestern Utah. The byway offers fabulous views of Zion National Park. This 9-mile-long byway climbs steeply ou... Rockville, UT

Utah Color Country: Zion, Bryce, and Grand Staircase - Escalante National Monuments The singular beauty of red-rock terrain awaits you on this drive through southern Utah. The tour treats you to some stunning, diverse landscapes and incorporates pieces of three designated scenic bywa... Springdale, UT

Zion National Park The rugged, lush and narrow canyon with a sometimes raging river and spectacularly colored rocky promontories characterize Zion Canyon, which has been compared by many to the Valley of Yosemite. The s... Springdale, UT

Zion National Park The region that is now a National Park was once the floor of a shallow sea, then the delta of a great river, and after that, the bottom of an inland lake. The Paiute Indians were superstitious about I... Springdale, UT

Zion National Park: Rocks That Form a Temple of Beauty The Paiute Indians weren’t crazy about Zion Canyon and refused to stay there after dark, but to the Mormons who settled in the area, its towering red and white cliffs—some as high as 3,800 feet—made i... Springdale , UT

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Canyon Overlook (Distance: 2.2 mi) Breathtaking is the word that best describes this self-guided canyon rim walk to a fenced viewpoint of Zion’s stunning western features. Early morning allows relatively cool summer walks in this high ...

Springdale, UT - Hiking - length:1 mi

Cable and Deertrap Mountains (Distance: 2.3 mi) A day hike or short backpack from the eastern boundary of Zion National Park to either Cable or Deertrap mountains. It is 3.1 miles (5 km) to Cable Mountain, 3.9 miles (6.3 km) to Deertrap Mountain....

Springdale, UT - Hiking - length:7.8 mi

Angels Landing (Distance: 2.5 mi) A day hike to the summit of Angels Landing. This trail provides a spectacular day trip for well-conditioned hikers who have no fear of heights. It receives heavy use, so chances for solitude are slim....

Springdale, UT - Hiking - length:4.4 mi

Observation Point - Hidden Canyon (Distance: 2.5 mi) A long day hike from the floor of Zion Canyon to the top of Observation Point. This popular trail offers a long and steep climb from the floor of Zion Canyon to the rimrock that soars high above it. T...

Springdale, UT - Hiking - length:8 mi

Canyon Overlook (Distance: 2.6 mi) A short day hike to an overlook of lower Zion Canyon. This short but scenic trail runs to a high overlook immediately above the Great Arch, commanding vistas of the lower reaches of Zion Canyon. Inter...

Springdale, UT - Hiking - length:1 mi

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Thunderbird Thunderbird Golf Course Public, 9 holes 1905 yards, par 31 12.3 miles from center of Zion National Park, Utah

Sand Hollow Championship Sand Hollow Golf Resort Public, 18 holes 7315 yards, par 72 23.3 miles from center of Zion National Park, Utah

Honourable Links Sand Hollow Golf Resort Public, 9 holes 3687 yards, par 36 23.3 miles from center of Zion National Park, Utah

Sky Mountain Sky Mountain Golf Course Municipal, 18 holes 6392 yards, par 72 24.1 miles from center of Zion National Park, Utah

Coral Cliffs Coral Cliffs Golf Course Public, 9 holes 3189 yards, par 36 25.1 miles from center of Zion National Park, Utah

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