Zion National Park and other Zion National Park, UT Things to Do Tips

Zion Canyon

When you enter, you are on the canyon floor. There are no words to describe the rugged beauty of this place. Hiking is the best way to see it, and there are trails for every level hiker. Heed flash flood warnings (check forecast for rain). It rains fast and hard and many trails are extremely dangerous under such circumstances. When RV-ing, check to see if your vehicle will fit through the tunnels. Bicycles are not allowed to be ridden through tunnels (there is an escort service). Camping is first come first served. I believe there are only three campgrounds and only one is open year round.
I suggest visiting in late fall or early spring. It gets crowded in the summer!

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Things To Do: Emerald Pools

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Written by CoAir13

on Feb 23, 2004

The Lower Pools are easily accesible...not quite a mile (1.2 mi. round trip). You are rewarded with stunning waterfalls (can dry up in the summer). Another mile or so up is the Upper Pool which is larger and also has wateralls. There are long dropoffs and the trail is much steeper and rockier.

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Directions: Trailhead across from the Zion Lodge

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Things To Do: Riverside Walk

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Written by CoAir13

on Feb 23, 2004

The Narrows

This is an easy hike that follows the Virgin River upstream to the Zion Canyon Narrows, where the paved trail ends. If you are the adventurous type, you can continue through the narrows. This involves walking through the river and climbing over the rocks. Check warning levels before venturing into the narrows.....it becomes flooded very quicky when it rains!!

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Directions: Trailhead at Temple of Sinawava

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Things To Do: Checkerboard Mesa

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Written by CoAir13

on Feb 23, 2004

Interesting patterns of cracks and grooves etched into this mesa. If you are coming into the park from Springdale, you will see it!!

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Things To Do: Geologic Wonder

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Written by CoAir13

on Mar 6, 2004

Stop in at the visitors center for information regarding the geology of the park....it's fascinating!!
You can also get topographical and hiking maps!

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Things To Do: By the Water

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Updated by CoAir13

on Jan 16, 2005

Dusk by the Virgin River

Hiking by the river offers fairly flat, easy trails. They say to stay away when it rains as it gets pretty rough pretty quick. Luckily it hadn't rained in a while when we were here! The photo is of Angels Landing. This hike route will take you into the West Rim Trail.

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Things To Do: The Weather

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Written by CoAir13

on Mar 6, 2004

Go in early May!!!!!

May to October 70F- 105F during the day, 45F - 75F at night. Thunderstorms are common in July and August. Winters are mild, temp. often reaching above 40F, little snow in the canyon, but accumulates on the plateaus.
Spring and Fall temps range from 45F at night to 80F during the day.

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Things To Do: Walls of the Canyon

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Written by CoAir13

on Jan 16, 2005

My friend, Julianne

There is no way that you can get an idea of how massive the canyon walls are from a photo. I preferred sunrise to sunset while hiking. Maybe it was because the day was just starting and I knew I had HOURS to hike, rather than having to head back while the sun was setting!

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Things To Do: Early Morning Light

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Written by CoAir13

on Jan 16, 2005

Morning Light Shadows