United States | Zion National Park Visit Experience and Recommendations
🚗 The last national park of this trip, not too many surprises. It is said to be the Top 2 national park in the US last year, which feels a bit exaggerated. The entire park is built in a valley, with mountains, water, and forests. There really are a lot of people, and finding a parking spot takes half a day; it's also one of the few parks that require a shuttle. The park is famous for the Angels Landing trail and The Narrows trail within the park, both of which are fairly well-known trails in the US.
🚗 Visit Experience
1. Indeed, as netizens have said, there are a lot of people, reportedly the second highest in visitor traffic last year.
2. Parking is difficult, the largest parking lot is on the outside, and by the time we arrived after 10 am, it was already full. We were lucky to find a spot at the second stop, and needed to walk back to the first stop to take the bus.
3. There are a total of 9 stops in the park, private cars can enter the first three stops, and the rest can only be accessed by the park shuttle. The shuttle is free.
4. Around the fifth stop inside the park, there is a hotel, which you can consider if your budget allows. However, you probably need to book in advance.
5. Not all stops on the shuttle are two-way; the second and third stops only go one way.
6. To hike Angels Landing, you get off at the sixth stop, and soon after entering the trail, there is a checkpoint to check for permits. If you're only going to Scout Lookout, you don't need to queue, just go to the front and tell the ranger, and you can pass without having to wait in line.
7. Permits need to be applied for online in advance, and it is not recommended to take risks without a permit, as getting caught can result in a $500 fine.
8. The route from stop 6 to the pools along the other side of the river has nice scenery and not much elevation gain; it's worth a visit if you have the time.
9. Currently, the bridge at stop 5 is closed, so if you're going from stop 6 to the trail at stop 5, pay attention.
10. The Narrows water trail is at the last stop, and many people head straight for it upon entering the park. Be cautious of natural disasters and keep an eye on the weather.
11. You need professional waterproof gear and shoes, as well as a support item (usually a walking stick). If you want to hike this trail, make sure to allocate enough time, as walking through water is very tiring and there's no way to exit midway. Many people are seen wearing the same clothes and shoes, which can be rented in the small town outside the park.
12. Pay attention to the last shuttle time in advance, as it varies slightly with the season.
13. There is a tunnel carved out of rock on the way to Bryce Canyon, which is worth a visit if you have the time.
How Great Thou Art!!! Zion National Park, we stayed in the city of Springdale. Everything from hotels, restaurants, markets was literally within walking distance. Just pay a little extra for the beautiful view from hotel and Zion N P… you won’t regret it & the weather was amazing in the 80 degree in June!!!
Zion National Park, also known as Zain National Park, is a narrow-slit canyon park in the southwest Utah desert, at the junction of the Colorado Plateau, the Great Basin and the Mojave Desert. It is the earliest national park in Utah. Zion National Park is known for its rich rock formations, variable sandstone cliff colors, dense forest vegetation, claustrophobic canyon trenches, waterfalls and streams, and unique flora and fauna. At the same time, Zion National Park is also a paradise for outdoor lovers around the world, whether it is a stream-trading person who likes to wading in the water, a hiker who is keen to climb the distance, or a rock climber who loves moths and walks the wall, an explorer who is obsessed with the underground world. Enjoy the natural gifts and challenges here.
The Narrows is a very shallow stream in the canyon, upstream can walk 16 miles, but the vast number of tourists is only a short 1-2 miles, after all, walking in the water is still very slow and physical. Barefoot in the water, the pebbles at the bottom of the river are a bit lame and slippery and easy to fall. Fortunately, we brought shoes to the stream, but we did not prepare a cane, which also brought us some difficulties. The cane can test the depth of the water in the deep water where the current is very rapid. It can also be used as a pivot to support people. We walked to the place where the water flowed through the knees and dared not go inside. Although it was July, because the canyon stream on both sides was not long by the sunshine, the stream was still very cold, and there was no walking stick support at any time, there was a risk of wrestling, so we had to turn around reluctantly! After playing so many national parks, most of them are mainly to see and appreciate. Only here can not only enjoy the beautiful scenery of the canyon and stream, but also be able to participate in the fun. It is not too good to have a completely different experience!
Zion National Park is a national park near Utah in the southwestern United States. The main attraction of the 229-square-mile National Park is the Zane Canyon, which is 15 miles (24 kilometers) long and half a mile (800 meters) deep. Its red and Tan Navajo Sandstone are separated by the northern tributaries of the Virgin River. Other famous features include the white throne, the chessboard hillsides, the Kolob Arch, the Three Fathers and the Virgin River Narrows.
Located on the west side of the five red stone national parks in southern Utah, outdoor enthusiasts can try to trace back to the Virgin River, and as the canyon narrows, TheNarrows is the essence. In addition to the physical requirements of this route, attention should also be paid to the precipitation in the Virgin River Basin, especially to the sudden flash floods.
Superb national park, hiking resort, must be arranged for 2 days