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2 days at Zion National Park - Feb 22-23
Posted on 2/17/25 at 3:39 pm
Posted on 2/17/25 at 3:39 pm
My wife and I will be at Zion this weekend. Staying in Springdale right outside of the park. The shuttles don't begin running until March, and e-bikes seem like the way to go. We do have a rental SUV as well. I know we'll never be able to do it all in 2 days, but any tips or guidance are much appreciated. This is our first trip to Zion and our first national park. Hopefully many more to come. Thanks in advance for any tips 
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Posted on 2/17/25 at 3:46 pm to SW2SCLA
What shuttles are you referencing? The city shuttles to the park entrance, or the in park shuttles?
Mainly, Zion is a hiking park. The best areas are around the Virgin River and the canyon. Check out the hikes you want to do. Angel's Landing and the Narrows are the best known, but there are a bunch of others.
There are parts of the park you can do by car, but the main attractions are in the canyon and you can't take a car up there.
Mainly, Zion is a hiking park. The best areas are around the Virgin River and the canyon. Check out the hikes you want to do. Angel's Landing and the Narrows are the best known, but there are a bunch of others.
There are parts of the park you can do by car, but the main attractions are in the canyon and you can't take a car up there.
Posted on 2/17/25 at 4:44 pm to SloaneRanger
In park shuttles, I believe
Posted on 2/17/25 at 4:51 pm to SloaneRanger
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Mainly, Zion is a hiking park. The best areas are around the Virgin River and the canyon. Check out the hikes you want to do. Angel's Landing and the Narrows are the best known, but there are a bunch of others.
You will need a permit to hike Angel's Landing and one to hike Narrow's from the top-down but not from the bottom-up.
This post was edited on 2/17/25 at 4:52 pm
Posted on 2/17/25 at 5:00 pm to SW2SCLA
You will probably freeze your dick off in the Narrows, but it is one of the coolest things I've done. They might have wetsuits or something you can rent at a local store.
You need a permit to hike the upper portion of Angel's Landing. But you can do a decent amount of the trail before that point.
Weeping Rock is an easy hike with some cool features.
I live in Northern Utah, it's been an incredible week for snow. Not sure what they got down there, I'd bet a bunch of rain but possibly some snow and ice in the higher elevations. Make sure you have some good traction hiking boots and consider picking up some micro spikes just incase you need them. They attach to your boots and aren't super expensive.
Not sure how much time you have after those days, but Bryce Canyon is beautiful, and not too far away (1.5 hrs). Probably pretty snowy up there though, it's around 8000 ft elevation.
You need a permit to hike the upper portion of Angel's Landing. But you can do a decent amount of the trail before that point.
Weeping Rock is an easy hike with some cool features.
I live in Northern Utah, it's been an incredible week for snow. Not sure what they got down there, I'd bet a bunch of rain but possibly some snow and ice in the higher elevations. Make sure you have some good traction hiking boots and consider picking up some micro spikes just incase you need them. They attach to your boots and aren't super expensive.
Not sure how much time you have after those days, but Bryce Canyon is beautiful, and not too far away (1.5 hrs). Probably pretty snowy up there though, it's around 8000 ft elevation.
Posted on 2/17/25 at 6:03 pm to RonFNSwanson
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They might have wetsuits or something you can rent at a local store.
There is a store right outside the park entrance that rents waders and shoes. But yeah even with those I can see that river water being damn cold.
As for Angel’s Landing you do need the advance permit. It’s pretty risky and I think they lose a hiker per year on average. I just did the hike up to Scout’s Lookout which was plenty for me.
Posted on 2/17/25 at 6:25 pm to SloaneRanger
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As for Angel’s Landing you do need the advance permit. It’s pretty risky and I think they lose a hiker per year on average. I just did the hike up to Scout’s Lookout which was plenty for me.
As someone mentioned, if hiking at the end of Feb you would definitely need spikes and I think Zion recently got hammered with snow so it will be icy. Even in perfect conditions the hike is daunting and not for the faint-of-heart with some extreme dropoffs.
This post was edited on 2/17/25 at 6:26 pm
Posted on 2/17/25 at 7:47 pm to SloaneRanger
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As for Angel’s Landing you do need the advance permit. It’s pretty risky and I think they lose a hiker per year on average. I just did the hike up to Scout’s Lookout which was plenty for me.
Our hiking aspirations do not include anything like this, but thanks for the info. May help someone else.
We do have the spikes that fit over our boots
Posted on 2/17/25 at 7:48 pm to RonFNSwanson
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Not sure how much time you have after those days, but Bryce Canyon is beautiful, and not too far away (1.5 hrs). Probably pretty snowy up there though, it's around 8000 ft elevation.
Considering doing a day at each
Posted on 2/18/25 at 9:16 am to SW2SCLA
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Our hiking aspirations do not include anything like this
fwiw, the hike up to Scouts is pretty amazing in it's own right. You can continue past Scout's and continue on the west rim, which has amazing views out over Angels Landing. It's a tough hike to get up there, but well worth it, imo.
A couple easier hikes are Watchman Trail, which is starts pretty much at the visitor center. You get up high enough and have some nice views into the canyon. The Emerald Pools trails aren't that difficult, imo and should have some good water running this time of year. The Riverside walk is very easy and takes you to the start of the Narrows.
If you hike the Narrows, you have to walk up that trail anyway. I have to imagine that water is going to be frigid this time of year. You'd also have to really pay attention to the water levels if there's any snow melt and runoff. The park won't let you do it if the water water flows are too high.
As for Bryce, it's incredible in the snow. Highly recommend taking the Navajo Loop trail to Peekaboo Loop and then out through the Queens Garden. You'll want to take plenty of water and some food since that'll be a good 10 miles or so. We did it last April with a 7 and 11 year old. There was still decent bit of snow, but probably not as much as you'd have in Feb. Lots of mud and ice on the Navajo Loop switchbacks, so you'll definitely want spikes for parts of the hike.
This post was edited on 2/18/25 at 9:18 am
Posted on 2/19/25 at 9:45 am to CharlieTiger
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The Riverside walk is very easy and takes you to the start of the Narrows.
This is a nice and easy walk and beautiful. We were there last summer during the heat wave and the river was still cold so I can't imagine wading in it now. It's an awesome place. You will love it regardless of where you hike.
Posted on 2/19/25 at 5:36 pm to SloaneRanger
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As for Angel’s Landing you do need the advance permit. It’s pretty risky and I think they lose a hiker per year on average
Depends on your POV. I thought it was easy and I guided my ex up it and she did great. Much better than I expected.
3 points of contact and don’t let any idiots rush you and you’ll be fine.
Posted on 2/19/25 at 8:09 pm to SW2SCLA
We did Zion in the summer in 2021, IIRC. The road, Zion Canyon Scenic Drive, into the main part of the park where the lodge, the narrows, angel landing, etc. are is in and out. When the shuttle is running (Spring, Summer, Fall) cars are not allowed past the visitor center unless you have a lodging or camping reservation.
When the shuttles are not operating I think you can drive to the end of the ZCS Dr. That is where the mile long paved path is that goes to the narrows. There is parking there but not a lot.
There is also parking at the lodge. I don’t know if you have to be staying at the lodge to park there. There are several hikes you can take from the lodge such as to the Emerial pools.
There are also other parts of Zion that in a different area than where ZCS Drive is. North of St George, about 20 miles I think, off of I-5 is the Kolob Canyon Visitor Center. It’s in and out 5 miles and there is hike to a scenic overlook at the end of the road.
Be sure to drive Zion-Mt Carmel Hwy, through the tunnel, to the canyon overlook.
When the shuttles are not operating I think you can drive to the end of the ZCS Dr. That is where the mile long paved path is that goes to the narrows. There is parking there but not a lot.
There is also parking at the lodge. I don’t know if you have to be staying at the lodge to park there. There are several hikes you can take from the lodge such as to the Emerial pools.
There are also other parts of Zion that in a different area than where ZCS Drive is. North of St George, about 20 miles I think, off of I-5 is the Kolob Canyon Visitor Center. It’s in and out 5 miles and there is hike to a scenic overlook at the end of the road.
Be sure to drive Zion-Mt Carmel Hwy, through the tunnel, to the canyon overlook.
Posted on 2/19/25 at 8:33 pm to SW2SCLA
My Zion is very user friendly. The ride up Mt Zion has about 10 checkpoints where the trailheads each start- every checkpoint has parking. In February you can drive to each checkpoint - it will be easier than e- bikes. The emerald pools are my favorite hike and although I have never did angels landing proper the hike up to the permit area is my next best area.
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