Top Reasons to Go
- Eye candy: Pick just about any trail in the park and it's all but guaranteed to culminate in an astounding viewpoint full of pink, orange, and crimson rock formations.
- Peace and quiet: From February through November, cars are generally not allowed on Zion Canyon Scenic Drive, allowing this section of the park to remain relatively quiet and peaceful.
- Botanical wonderland: Zion Canyon is home to more than 1,000 species of plants, more than anywhere else in Utah.
- Animal tracks: Zion has expansive hinterlands where furry, scaly, and feathered residents are common. Hike long enough and you'll encounter deer, elk, rare lizards, birds of prey, and other zoological treats.
- Unforgettable canyoneering: Zion's array of rugged slot canyons is the richest place on Earth for scrambling, rappelling, climbing, and descending.
