Zion National Park landscape
Utah · Est. 1919

Zion

Utah's canyon masterpiece — 5 million visitors, one narrow gorge.

4.98M
visits/yr
8,726 ft
high point
$35
entrance
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Entrance
$35
+ permits required
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⭐ Highlights
→The Narrows — wade Virgin River between 1,000 ft walls
→Angels Landing — permit required, 1,488 ft gain
→Canyon Overlook — best view for least effort
→Subway — technical slot canyon
⚠ Before you go
!Angels Landing permit required — apply 3 months ahead
!Flash floods deadly in slot canyons
!Shuttle mandatory Apr–Nov
!110°F+ in summer — 1L water per hour
When to visit

Zion by Season

Spring (Mar–May)
Best all-around.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Extremely hot. Flash flood season.
Fall (Sep–Nov)
Ideal. Best Narrows conditions.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Quietest. Icy on Angels Landing.
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