Zion National Park | American Tour Association

A PLACE TO REMEMBER

Make room for the wonder.

High sandstone walls rise around the Virgin River in a canyon that invites both gentle exploration and ambitious hikes. A shuttle-based visit with selected walks can create a rewarding day without a difficult climb.

A triangular sandstone mountain overlooks green and yellow foliage. A cloudy blue sky is overhead. — The Watchman greets visitors to Zion Canyon as it towers over the visitor center and South Entrance.
NPS Photo / Shane Carte · Photography credit

The sun sets behind large red and white towers of sandstone. — The Towers of the Virgin can be seen from the Human History Museum (Zion Canyon Shuttle Stop #2).
NPS Photo / Jesse Nelson · Photography credit

BUILD YOUR OWN PARK DAY

Places to consider

01Zion Canyon
02Riverside Walk
03Scenic canyon viewpoints

Choose the stops that suit your time and your party. These are ideas for exploring, rather than a fixed itinerary or a promise that every road, trail or facility will be open.

Before you set out

Check shuttle and permit arrangements. Narrow canyon routes can be affected by flash floods, and some hikes require specific permits or equipment.

Give the day room

Allow time for the approach, parking and breaks. Pick walks for the least mobile members of your party, and leave space for weather or a change of plans.

Bring your group

Confirm vehicle access, drop-off and parking with the park. Check any guided tours, transport and accessibility arrangements before fixing the rest of the itinerary.

Official park visitor guide ↗Current conditions ↗

Check the official NPS guide for current access, fees, passes, reservations and permits. Gateway names identify useful surrounding communities or access areas, not exact entrance directions. Photographs may show earlier seasons or conditions.