Zion National Park, one of the
scenic wonders of the natural world, is centrally located in
Southern Utah. Famous for it's deep canyons, sandstone cliffs,
and scenic vistas, Zion National Park combines the gentle
beauty of lush forestland with the towering majesty of
colorful mountain peaks. Springdale, Utah - a scenic community
lying on the valley floor, is surrounded by the towering
cliffs of Zion National Park. In Springdale, you will find the
highest level of accommodations, shopping, and excellent
dining, along with a friendly atmosphere that will make you
want to come back time after time. Whether you are looking for
a few days of relaxing leisure or an action packed vacation of
exciting mountain sports, Zion National Park is an all seasons
destination. Whatever you seek, your Zion adventure begins in
Springdale.
Zion National Park encompasses
some 150,000 acres of wild canyon country east of St. George,
Utah, including the narrow, multicolored Kolob Canyons to the
north and many miles of largely impenetrable mountain
wilderness. However, the vast majority of visitors come only
to see Zion Canyon, probably the most immediately spectacular
of the many geological wonders in Utah - sheer red and white
sandstone cliffs tower up to 2,500 feet above the North Fork
of the Virgin River, and gradually become closer together
upstream until only 30 feet apart in places.
Here are found most of the
visitor facilities, the grandest viewpoints and many hiking
paths, ranging from extended backcountry trails to easy 10
minute strolls to places of interest. Zion offers probably the
best, most varied hiking of all national parks, including the
famous Narrows Trail along the upper stretches of the Virgin
River. There are many other scenic side canyons that invite
exploration. The main canyon is reached by a turning off
state highway 9; the through road continues east via a
dramatic tunnel into more open land en route to Mount Carmel
Junction and onwards to Bryce Canyon National Park. There are
few official trails in the southeast section of the park but
all the land is scenic. The rock formations are subtly
different; more varied and on a more intimate scale.
Zion National Park, one of the
scenic wonders of the natural world, is centrally located in
Southern Utah. Famous for it's deep canyons, sandstone cliffs,
and scenic vistas, Zion National Park combines the gentle
beauty of lush forestland with the towering majesty of
colorful mountain peaks. Springdale, Utah - a scenic community
lying on the valley floor, is surrounded by the towering
cliffs of Zion National Park. In Springdale, you will find the
highest level of accommodations, shopping, and excellent
dining, along with a friendly atmosphere that will make you
want to come back time after time. Whether you are looking for
a few days of relaxing leisure or an action packed vacation of
exciting mountain sports, Zion National Park is an all seasons
destination. Whatever you seek, your Zion adventure begins in
Springdale. 
Zion National Park encompasses
some 150,000 acres of wild canyon country east of St. George,
Utah, including the narrow, multicolored Kolob Canyons to the
north and many miles of largely impenetrable mountain
wilderness. However, the vast majority of visitors come only
to see Zion Canyon, probably the most immediately spectacular
of the many geological wonders in Utah - sheer red and white
sandstone cliffs tower up to 2,500 feet above the North Fork
of the Virgin River, and gradually become closer together
upstream until only 30 feet apart in places.
Here are found most of the
visitor facilities, the grandest viewpoints and many hiking
paths, ranging from extended backcountry trails to easy 10
minute strolls to places of interest. Zion offers probably the
best, most varied hiking of all national parks, including the
famous Narrows Trail along the upper stretches of the Virgin
River. There are many other scenic side canyons that invite
exploration.