Springdale, Utah · The complete trip planner

Zion without the guesswork

The complete Zion planner. Shuttle, permits, trails, maps, experiences and gear kits, all in one place.

Locally researched in Washington County, Utah, and checked against National Park Service pages. We are not the park and not a tour operator. We do the planning legwork so your day goes right.

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  • Facts sourced from official NPS pages
  • Last checked: Oct 2026
  • Independent, not the park
Panorama of Angels Landing and the Great White Throne rising above Zion Canyon.
Angels Landing and the Great White Throne, Zion National Park. Photo: Óðinn, CC BY-SA 2.5 ca, via Wikimedia Commons.

Start here: pick your trip

Four ways in. Each one starts on a page built for that kind of visit.

The view from Observation Point over pale and red sandstone cliffs of Zion Canyon.

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First visit

Entrance fee, shuttle season, which trail first, and where to park.

Start the plan →
A shady sandy path beside the Virgin River with cottonwoods and red cliffs, Zion National Park.

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Families

Easy river walks, shuttle rules for kids, and Junior Ranger.

Family plan →
Angels Landing rising from the floor of Zion Canyon, seen from the Deertrap Mountain trail.

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Adventure

Angels Landing permits, The Narrows from the bottom up, and canyoneering basics.

Permits and big hikes →
Sunset glow on the Watchman peak above the road into Watchman Campground, Zion National Park.

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Two hours

Short walks near the visitor center and the shuttle times that make them work.

Plan by time →

Everything in one place

Maps & terrain

Official park maps, trailhead lists, and 3D terrain renders of the key areas.

Open maps

Experiences

Every activity type in and around the park: what to expect and who it suits.

Browse experiences

Gear kits

Complete, printable kits for day hikes, heat, dogs, kids, night skies and more.

Pick a kit

Trail guides

Hiking notes, permits, crowds and timing, each with official sources.

Read the guides
The Virgin River winding through The Narrows between sheer sandstone walls, Zion National Park.
The Narrows, Zion National Park. Photo: Christian Schirm, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Guides for the trip

Zion Canyon is a national park you plan yourself. We do not run hikes or sell permits. These guides cover the shuttle, the Angels Landing permit, day-hike water, The Narrows, and spring versus summer. Gear for that day is the day-pack loadout.

All guides Day-pack loadout Shuttle or car Angels Landing permit Dogs E-bikes By time Stargazing Toddlers Heat plan Junior Ranger Nature Photography No signal Printable checklist

Nearby (secondary)

This site stays on Zion. Snow Canyon State Park near St. George is a separate day — https://snowcanyontours.com is live for that planning. The short choice is on Snow Canyon or Zion.