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With soaring slot canyons, massive sandstone cliffs and lush swimming holes, Zion National Park is an adventurer’s oasis. Join your local guide to hit new heights on the park's best hiking trails, wade through the cool waters of the Virgin River Narrows and experience the beauty of Emerald Pools. Whether you want to camp in the heart of the action, experience Southwestern hospitality at a Zion ranch stay or explore multiple national parks on our Las Vegas to LA adventure, Canyon Country is calling.
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Highlights of Zion National Park

Explore the Emerald Pools Trail
Pass sparkling waterfalls, streams and lush vegetation on a gentle walk to Emerald Pools. Aptly named, these three green pools have collected water from the trickles above. With a natural amphitheatre of sheer cliffs surrounding the pools and natural shade from trees, it's one of Zion's most serene settings.

See Weeping Rock
Take a leisurely walk through the lush gardens of Weeping Rock: a large overhanging rock that 'weeps' from a constant stream through the cliffs. The walls are covered in fern and moss and are surrounded by vegetation. It's one of the easiest hikes in the park with some great photo opportunities.

Wade through The Narrows
Imagine wading through a shallow river passage and looking up to see red canyon walls towering 1000 feet above you. This slot canyon hike in Zion Canyon is one of the best in the world. The Virgin River flows through much of this canyon, so prepare to get wet! It’s all part of the fun though, right?

Take in the views at Observation Point
Spend a day hiking to Observation Point where you’ll find jaw-dropping vistas over the canyon. You’ll pass through the beautiful Echo Canyon where you can see amazing rock domes of all shapes and colors. This is a tough hike, but it's easily one of the most epic viewpoints and totally worth it when you reach the top.

Cool down in Virgin River
The Virgin River is responsible for carving out the park's magnificent landscapes. It’s well worth strolling along the riverbanks to see the park's unique vegetation. You might also stumble across some shallow swimming areas which are perfect for cooling down on a hot day after a hike.

Hike Angels Landing
With exposed edges and steep drops, Angels Landing is Zion's most thrilling hike. The trail starts at Grotto Trailhead and takes you through Refrigerator Canyon, Walter’s Wiggles and Scout Lookout before the final part: a narrow cliff spine (lined with chains and guard rails) that leads you to the summit. The views (and sense of achievement) are well worth it.
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Zion National Park FAQs
Trips from 1 January 2023 onwards
From 1 January 2023, Intrepid will no longer require travellers to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (excluding all Polar trips and select adventure cruises).
However, we continue to strongly recommend that all Intrepid travellers and leaders get vaccinated to protect themselves and others.
Specific proof of testing or vaccination may still be required by your destination or airline. Please ensure you check travel and entry requirements carefully.
Zion National Park is located near Springdale in southwest Utah, USA. It's not too far from Salt Lake City and Las Vegas.
Zion National Park is a 2.5 hour drive from Las Vegas, 4 hours from Salt Lake City and 7 hours from Los Angeles. If you’re travelling from further afield, the best option is to fly directly into St. George Airport (the closest airport to Zion NP) or to McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas where you can then transfer to St. George Airport or rent a car and drive to the park.Â
You can visit Zion National Park any time of year. The peak season is during April to September when huge crowds flock to make the most of the summer weather. Fall and winter is a great time to visit the park with fewer crowds and milder temperatures.Â
As you’ll be doing lots of hiking and outdoor activities, make sure you bring a decent pair of hiking boots or reliable sneakers. You'll also need hiking pants or sportswear, t-shirts, a fleece, a waterproof/windproof jacket, a sunhat, sunglasses, plenty of sunscreen and a refillable water bottle. If you go during winter make sure to bring plenty of warm layers, a knitted hat, gloves and a winter jacket as it can get quite chilly.Â
Many different animals live in Zion with 68 species of mammals alone. Some of the animals you can expect to see include bighorn sheep, rock squirrel, mule deer, bats and foxes.Â
Zion is a huge national park with loads of hiking trails and sights that you could spend weeks exploring. Two or three nights is the minimum time you should spend to see the highlights, but we're almost certain you'll be wanting to go back again!
Zion is one of the most spectacular national parks in the US, but it was also ranked by Outforia as one of the most dangerous. Steep cliffs, drop-offs, rapid weather changes and flash flooding are some of the biggest risks. That being said, if you're aware of the risks and take time to plan your trip you can enjoy all that Zion has to offer.Â
Many parts of Zion are accessible for people with disabilities with wheelchair-accessible hikes (the Pa’rus Trail and the Riverside Walk), visitor centers, restrooms, shuttle buses, and picnic areas. There are also several campsites reserved for travelers with disabilities. Service dogs with a leash are allowed throughout the park. Intrepid is committed to making travel widely accessible, regardless of ability or disability. That’s why we do our best to help as many people see the world as possible, regardless of any physical or mental limitations they might have. We’re always happy to talk to travelers with disabilities and see if we can help guide them towards the most suitable itinerary for their needs and where possible, make reasonable adjustments to our itineraries.
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