Utah's
oldest and most visited national park,
Hurricane Utah Hotels
is located in southwestern Utah. Home of some of the worlds spectacular camping.
Designated in 1919, Zion National Park is Utah's oldest national park. Zion canyon features soaring towers and monoliths that suggest a quiet grandeur. Zion is also known for its incredible slot canyons, including "The Narrows," which attract hikers from around the world. With nearly three million visitors per year, Zion is Utah's most heavily used park. Check out the Zion photo tour to see why you won't want to miss Zion National Park.
Activities
The Virgin River gnawed through native sandstone to create the incredibly scenery found in Zion Canyon. The river itself now serves as a natural corridor for exploring the park. There are several easy, self-guiding trails along the river, along with more challenging hikes where the river and its tributaries cut through narrow canyons. For those with strollers or in wheelchairs, the Gateway to the Narrows Trail is suitable for all ages. More adventurous or strenuous hikes include Angels Landing and the Zion Narrows .
Experience the power of rushing water as you make your way through the Narrows, letting the stream itself serve as your trail. (This is a wet hike most enjoyable during warm weather.) With canyon walls that are hundreds of feet high and at times only an arm's-stretch-apart, the Narrows provide an exciting hike, but can be dangerous. As a natural drainage for the area, the Virgin River carries flash floods during summer thunderstorms. Floods can roar down canyons in seconds, washing away or stranding hikers. Never enter narrow canyons if there is a chance of rain anywhere in the drainage. Check at the ranger station for more information. More information about hiking in Zion National Park can be found on our Zion Hiking page.
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