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Guidebooks & Maps for Your Trip
The guides and maps worth packing for planning a Zion trip. Best of Zion earns from qualifying Amazon purchases, at no extra cost to you.
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1 Day in Zion
A one-day Zion itinerary built around the canyon shuttle: Riverside Walk and The Narrows, Emerald Pools, Weeping Rock, and a Watchman Trail sunset. Plan your day.
2 Days in Zion
A two-day Zion itinerary: a big Zion Canyon day with Angels Landing or Emerald Pools and The Narrows, then a second day in Kolob Canyons. Morning, afternoon, evening.
3 Days in Zion
A three-day Zion itinerary: an easy canyon day, a big-hike day with Angels Landing or The Narrows, and a slower east-side and photography day. Morning to evening.
Zion National Park Guide
The complete guide to planning Zion National Park: when to go, how the shuttle and permits work, the best hikes, where to stay, and how to link the pieces into a trip.
First-Time Visitor Guide to Zion
Your first trip to Zion National Park: when to go, what it costs, how the shuttle works, good first hikes, where to stay, and sample itineraries to get you started.
Getting Around Zion
How to get around Zion National Park: the Zion Canyon shuttle, the free Springdale town shuttle, walking in, biking, and the areas where you drive yourself.
Zion Shuttle, Parking and Access
How the Zion Canyon shuttle, parking, and hiking permits work: shuttle season, why parking fills, the Springdale alternative, and which hikes are permit-limited.
Where to Stay for Zion
How to choose where to stay for a Zion trip: why most visitors pick Springdale, when Hurricane or St. George makes sense, and how timing affects lodging prices.
Zion and Bryce Canyon Itinerary
A four-day Zion and Bryce Canyon itinerary: two days in Zion, a day among Bryce's hoodoos about 1.5 hours away, and a flexible last day. Morning, afternoon, evening.
Zion Without the Crowds
How to avoid the crowds in Zion: early and late starts, weekdays, winter and fall visits, and quieter areas like Kolob Canyons. Practical tips from our guides.