Zion National Park in One Day

We get asked often if it’s possible to visit Zion National Park in one day. Good news – it is!

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Watch the sunrise on the patio behind the Zion Human History Museum to see the reflected light on the Towers of the Virgin.

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There are 3 Zion National Park Scenic Drives accessed near Springdale: Zion Canyon, Highway 9, and Kolob Terrace.

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Enjoy one of Zion National Park's amazing day hikes: Court of the Patriarchs, Riverside Walk, Canyon Overlook, or Pa'rus Trail!

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The BEST and most iconic place for sunset is along the Pa’rus Trail to see The Watchman illuminated by the golden light. Access the trail near the Visitor Center.

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Kolob Terrace Road is amazing in the late afternoon and around sunset. Access this road near the town of Virgin, just west of Springdale.

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