Zion Canyon Scenic Drive

The premier drive in the park leads between the towering cliffs of an incredible red-rock canyon and accesses all major front-country trailheads. A shuttle bus ride is required March through October. If you've time for only one activity, this is it. Your first stop should be the Human History Museum, offering a short introduction to the park. There are shuttle stops, and turnouts, at viewpoints like Court of the Patriarchs, Zion Lodge and the end point, the Temple of Sinawava.

Use the map you receive at the entrance to navigate. The shuttle takes 45 minutes round-trip; we suggest allowing at least two hours with stops.

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