Angels Landing
· spring
The chain-assisted spine with the most famous view in the park. Requires an advance permit lottery.
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Zion
Cathedral cliffs and slot canyons.
The shuttle runs March through late November. The Narrows is safest in late summer and early fall when flow drops.
Utah's most visited national park, an easy drive from our St. George homes — best explored early, with a plan.
Zion National Park is Utah's most-visited park for a reason: 2,000-foot sandstone walls, a river you can hike up, and a shuttle system that puts you at the trailheads without a parking fight. Springdale sits at the south entrance; St. George is under an hour away if you would rather have a house than a hotel room.
Zion National Park sits about 45 minutes east of St. George, which makes our Southern Utah homes the most practical base for a Zion trip. From March through late November, private vehicles are not allowed on the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive, so plan around the park shuttle and arrive before 8am for parking in Springdale.
Don't miss: The Narrows, Angels Landing (permit required by lottery), Emerald Pools, Canyon Overlook at sunset, and the drive through the Mount Carmel Tunnel.
Good to know: Summer canyon temperatures regularly exceed 100F, so hike early and carry more water than you think you need. Spring and fall are the best trade-off between weather and crowds.
Things To Do
The Narrows
· summerWade the Virgin River between walls a thousand feet high. Rent neoprene in Springdale.
Canyon Overlook Trail
A one-mile payoff hike with a huge view and no permit needed — best at sunset.
Emerald Pools
· springShaded, mostly flat, and doable with young kids or after a long drive.
Kolob Canyons
· fallThe park's quiet north section — same red rock, a fraction of the crowd.
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Lodging
Trails
Details on this page come from the local destination organization and our Utah-based team.
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