National Park & Nature

Zion National Park

📍 Zion National Park, Springdale, UT, USA

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Quick Facts

Location: USA, Utah
Category: National Park & Nature
Duration: 1-2 days
Opening Hours: Daily Open 24 hours · Park open year-round 24 hours; visitor centers usually 08:00-17:00; canyon trails depend on the day's shuttle schedule
Ticket Price: Adult: USD 35 per vehicle (7 days) · Non-US residents aged 16+ pay an extra USD 100 each; non-resident annual pass USD 250
Address: Zion National Park, Springdale, UT, USA
Coordinates: 37.3222, -113.0048

Introduction

Zion National Park is the most magnificent and popular of Utah's "Mighty Five" national parks. Featuring deep red sandstone canyons (Zion Canyon), the iconic Angels Landing hike and the thrilling Narrows wading trail — one of the American West's most stunning canyon parks. Zion Canyon — ~800 m deep red sandstone canyon with the Virgin River. Great White Throne (~670 m white cliff) and The Temple of Sinawava are landmarks. Angels Landing — one of America's most thrilling hikes; final section along a narrow ridge with chains (~8 km, ~450 m elevation gain). The Narrows — wading ~16 km through the Virgin River canyon. Visiting for Angels Landing or The Narrows is a thrilling Utah experience.

✨ Highlights

Angels Landing

One of America's most thrilling hikes — narrow ridge with chains.

The Narrows

Wading ~16 km through the Virgin River canyon — unique.

Red canyon

~800 m deep red sandstone canyon with Virgin River.

Mighty Five

The most magnificent and popular of Utah's Mighty Five.

🛈 Practical Info

→Angels Landing：Permit required; final section is extremely thrilling.

→The Narrows：Waterproof shoes and pants needed; water levels vary seasonally.

→Season：Spring (Apr-May) and autumn (Sep-Oct) best.

→Shuttle：Free shuttle required in Zion Canyon during peak season.

→Combine：Pair with Bryce Canyon, Arches NP and Monument Valley.

→Transportation：By car (about 2.5 hours from Las Vegas)

Opening Hours

Opening Hours
Monday	Open 24 hours
Tuesday	Open 24 hours
Wednesday	Open 24 hours
Thursday	Open 24 hours
Friday	Open 24 hours
Saturday	Open 24 hours
Sunday	Open 24 hours

Park open year-round 24 hours; visitor centers usually 08:00-17:00; canyon trails depend on the day's shuttle schedule

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
Adult	USD 35 per vehicle (7 days)

Non-US residents aged 16+ pay an extra USD 100 each; non-resident annual pass USD 250

💡 Tips

• Angels Landing requires permit; final section is extremely thrilling.

• The Narrows needs waterproof shoes; water levels vary.

• Pair with Bryce Canyon, Arches NP and Monument Valley.

• Opening, permits and road conditions are subject to NPS official notice.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Zion National Park?

Monday: Open 24 hours; Tuesday: Open 24 hours; Wednesday: Open 24 hours; Thursday: Open 24 hours; Friday: Open 24 hours; Saturday: Open 24 hours; Sunday: Open 24 hours; Park open year-round 24 hours; visitor centers usually 08:00-17:00; canyon trails depend on the day's shuttle schedule