Welcome to Zion National Park!

• Average temps: Highs ~83°F (28°C), lows ~54°F (12°C). Warm days, cooler nights.
   
• Clothing: Light jacket or fleece for mornings/evenings, breathable clothes for day. Swimsuit (optional, but highly recommended) if you are staying at East Zion Resort.
   
• Footwear: Supportive hiking shoes or boots; water shoes if hiking The Narrows.
   
• Sun protection: High UV index during day- make sure to pack hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen.

• You do not need a ticket or reservation to ride the park shuttle or enter the park.

• Shuttle schedule TBD (waiting on park to post update later this year).
   
• Shuttles arrive about every 10-15 minutes on the Springdale Line (outside the park) and about every 5-10 minutes on the Zion Canyon Line (inside the park).

• Shuttles take about 45 minutes to drive between the Zion Canyon Visitor Center and the Temple of Sinawava. This means round trip takes about an hour and a half. 

• Be mindful of the time you board the shuttle back to the Zion Canyon Visitor Center at the end of the day. You should not wait for the last shuttle of the day. If the last shuttle is full, or if you miss the last shuttle, you may have to walk nine miles back to the Zion Canyon Visitor Center.

Easy (Family- & stroller-friendly)

• Pa’rus Trail: 3.4 mi round trip, 1–2 hrs, paved, flat, river views, wheelchair accessible. 

• Lower Emerald Pool Trail: 1.2 mi round trip, 30–45 mins, shaded canyon, small waterfalls. 

• Riverside Walk: 2.2 mi round trip, 1 hr, scenic river walk, leads to Narrows start. 

Moderate

• Watchman Trail: 3.1 mi round trip, 2 hrs, panoramic canyon views. 
• Canyon Overlook Trail: 1 mi round trip, 45 mins–1 hr, dramatic overlook above Zion Canyon.
• Middle & Upper Emerald Pools: 2–3 mi depending on route, 1–2 hrs, bigger waterfalls, cliff views.

Strenuous

• The Narrows: Distance: Up to 9.4 mi round trip (turnaround anytime), 1–8 hrs, hike in the Virgin River, slot canyon walls.
• Observation Point (via East Mesa Trail): 6.7 mi round trip, 3–5 hrs, sweeping canyon panorama, less crowded than Angels Landing. No permit required. 
• Angels Landing: 5.4 mi round trip, 4–5 hrs, famous chain section, steep drop-offs, epic views. Permit required, lottery year-round.