Meet the naturalist at the parking area next to the swimming pool at Zion Lodge.Įvening Programs are presented nightly throughout the summer. The Emerald Pools Trail is guided each afternoon at 2:30 p.m. Meet the naturalist at the Temple of Sinawava. The Narrows Trail is guided 3 times daily at 9:30 and 10:00 a.m., and at 3:00 p.m. Naturalist-guided walks are available several times each day during the summer season, June 1 through September 15. Ask the naturalizt on duty to point out the hiking trails. An excellent relief model of the canyon section of the Park is available to help you visualize your location and to aid you in planning your activities. Consult the map for their location and for additional details.įor those of you who plan to stay more than a few hours, it is still wise to begin your orientation of the Park at the Visitor Center.
If time allows and you wish to take a short walk, consider either the Weeping Rock or Canyon Overlook Nature Trails. From the roadway you can view most of the scenic attractions along Zion Canyon-the Great White Throne, the Three Patriarchs, Red Arch Mountain, Angel's Landing, and the Temple of Sinawava. Carmel Highway (Highway 15) and drive 6 miles up Zion Canyon to the Temple of Sinawava.
You enter the scenic drive off the Zion-Mt. This is the 12 mile round-trip drive into the heart of the Park. First, stop at the Visitor Center and see the museum and illustrated orientation program second, take the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive. If you must hurry on and can stay only a few hours, there are two things you should do. Things to do-Whether you plan on a visit of several days or one of only a few hours, you can certainly enjoy Zion.
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Please feel free to ask for advice and suggestions. Additional aid may be acquired from any of the uniformed men or women of the National Park Service. Each trail is further summarized on the pages indicated in the upper right of the map. You can find a map in the center of this booklet with a list of all of the trails which you may wish to travel. Welcome to Zion! The National Park Service staff hopes that you enjoy your stay and that this trail guide booklet will help to make your visit more meaningful. Carry a canteen of water and food enough to last you until your return. The National Park Service should be informed of your route, your destination, and your planned time of return if you leave the main trail.īe prepared by carrying necessary provisions with you.
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If your hike takes you away from the main trails you should carry a topographic map and know how to use it. Know your route before you begin your hike. "Let no one say, and say it to your shame, that all was beauty here until you came." Hiking Hints Leave them for the next person to enjoy, too. Zion's animals, plants, and the natural attractions are here for your enjoyment. Let the faster hiker by.ĭogs-don't belong on the trails. If you carry cans and paper into the backcountry, you can carry it out.ĭon't be a Trailhog-walk, don't run. Your cans, paper, and trash should be deposited in a trash can. Fires are permitted only in campgrounds unless you have obtained a fire permit, free upon request at the Visitor Center. Stay on the Trails-shortcutting and exploring the cliffs and high ledges can be dangerous.įire Destroys-stop if you must smoke. Here are a few that may help you enjoy your stay and also help to preserve this great wilderness Park. Good manners outdoors are like good manners at home, and the rules are simple. Wauer, Park Naturalist Outdoor Good Manners A Guide to the Trails Zion National Parkīy Roland H. For more up-to-date information, visit the National Park Service web page on Zion. Private vehicles are prohibited from the Scenic Drive (with a few exceptions), having been replaced with a very efficient shuttle bus service. Roads have also been constructed or closed since this pamphlet was printed. The pamphlet is mainly of historical interest some of the trails have had their names or routes changed, and at least one of them has been closed. Images are scanned from my old, yellowed newsprint copy, and the formatting has been changed to fit into HTML. This is a transcription of a small pamphlet published by the Zion Natural History society some time before 1970 (probably long before-look at the haircuts on the front cover).