Zion National Park review

Zion National Park is one of the most popular National parks in western USA. I went from Firestone National park directly to Zion National Park and would like to give you a short review of Zion National park. It was quite late already around 8 pm. when I entered the park because my hotel, the Zion Mountain resort was located outside of the park at the other side. It was quite an extreme experience, seeing Zion national park in the dark with all the curvy roads and sharp cliffs. I can definitely recommend you to do that as well. If you are in the first tunnel when driving through the park, turn off the light for a scary, exciting feeling which you do not want to miss.

A picture of Zion National Park (click to enlarge):


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On the next morning I went back to the entrance of Zion national park to the visitor center. It is located on the right when you enter the park and can not be missed. There are restrooms and a huge parking lot which however is easily full. You will have to be there before 10 am or you might not be able to park. You are required to park there because only from that parking lot you can directly access shuttle buses and only by using those buses you can access the most beautiful parts of Zion National Park. As an alternative to the every 6 minute departing shuttle buses you could also ride your bike to those places. Take the shuttle bus to the last stop and follow the trail following the river from there. It is very beautiful as you are walking next to the 1000 feet high cliffs. The landscape of Zion National park is unique and definitely worth a watch :). I went to the Emerald pools after and took a trail from there to the so called Grotto. Make sure to take a lot of water with you and be prepared for an experience you will never forget. I hope you enjoyed my short Zion National Park review.

If you like check out my next short post, a Cedar Breaks national monument review.