Zion - Mount Carmel Hwy. Zion National Park. The Zion-Mount Carmel Highway is a historic and scenic 25-mile drive in Utah, famous for its 1.1-mile tunnel through sandstone cliffs and its connection to Zion National Park's main canyon. Completed in 1930, the highway offers spectacular red rock formations, unique viewpoints like Checkerboard Mesa, and access to scenic trails such as the Canyon Overlook Trail. The drive includes switchbacks and is a key part of the scenic route connecting Zion with

Zion National Park Itinerary 🇺🇸🌄 📍 Start at the Zion Visitor Center Kick off your day by grabbing a map, checking trail conditions, and picking up information about the Junior Ranger Program. Kids can grab their activity book here and complete fun challenges throughout the day! ⸻ 🚏 Stop 8 – Big Bend One of the most dramatic viewpoints in the canyon. Take a few minutes here for photos—the towering cliffs and bends in the river make it one of the best photo stops in the entire park. ⸻ 🚏 Stop

ZION NATIONAL PARK MINI GUIDE 🌄 📍 Location: Southwest Utah 🗓 Best time to visit: April–May and September–October for cooler temps and fewer crowds. Summer is beautiful but hot, and monsoon season can affect hikes like The Narrows. 🚐 Getting around: Most of the year, private vehicles aren’t allowed in Zion Canyon. Park in Springdale and use the free park shuttle, which stops at all major trailheads and viewpoints. Start early to beat lines and heat. 🥾 Top hikes: • Angels Landing (permit requ