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TAKE THE ROAD. KEEP THE MEMORIES.

Zion National Park

Springdale, Utah → Zion National Park

A canyon outing from the park’s gateway town.

Return-to-base outing

Zion National Park · NPS Photo / Shane Carte · Photo credits

Your dayReturn-to-base outing
Set out fromSpringdale, Utah
DiscoverZion National Park
A DAY TO REMEMBER

The journey

A canyon outing from the park’s gateway town.

Check shuttle operation and any activity-specific permits. This outline does not include permit-required hikes.

Make it your day

Start the day

Start with current park and shuttle information.

Make the most of the visit

Choose a modest canyon itinerary and one walk suitable for your party.

Return

Return to Springdale.

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
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

Choose the exact roads and stops when planning your drive. Check seasonal access, reservations, weather, and opening times before setting out. Photographs show the named destination or an optional stop, not every view along the drive.