Zion Trip Planner 2021 | Watch before visiting Zion!
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- Опубліковано 23 січ 2021
- Best hikes, when to go, where to stay, riding the shuttle, safety, and other things to do near Zion National Park are all part of this ultimate trip planner. Through maps and video, we walk you through everything you need to know to visit this beautiful national park.
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⚡Take the stress out of planning your trip with our itineraries! Through detailed maps and step by step instructions, we’ll show you the most efficient way to visit the best sights and avoid the crowds to make the most of your vacation. Get yours here: wereintherockies.com/store/
ATTENTION: Zion has discontinued their shuttle ticketing system so a small portion of this outdated. Please read this taken directly from the National Park Website
Zion National Park shuttle ticket system is discontinued. In response to updated guidance on transit systems in National Parks and Covid-19, Zion National Park is discontinuing the temporary shuttle ticket system for Zion Canyon. Tickets for the shuttle will no longer be needed starting Friday, May 28, 2021. Previously purchased tickets will be given priority in shuttle line. Shuttles will be loaded to pre-Covid-19 capacities on a first come, first served basis. Masks continue to be required when on the shuttle and in queue lines.
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Chapters:
0:40 hiking
0:53 Riverwalk
1:55 Narrows
2:38 Angel's Landing
3:58 Emerald Pools
4:19 Canyon Overlook
4:56 Subway
5:32 Kolob
6:38 Grotto trail
7:52 Kayenta trail
8:44 Trail closures
10:10 What to pack
12:13 Things to do near Zion
16:25 Animals
18:11 Safety
21:34 How to get there
22:42 Where to stay
22:45 Zion Lodge
24:10 Springdale
24:55 Hurrcaine/ La Verkin
26:52 St. George
27:32 Camping
33:12 What to eat
36:22 When to go
37:48 How many days to go
40:30 Itineraries
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Take the stress out of planning your trip with our itineraries: wereintherockies.com/store/ Through detailed maps and step by step instructions, we’ll show you the most efficient way to visit the best sights and avoid the crowds to make the most of your vacation.
What if I’m planning a 1.5 day trip to Zion? Which should I buy
Two day!
Amazing video with all the tips, thanks for sharing all your knowledge with us. It's now 2023 and the good news is that you don't need a reservation to ride the shuttle in Zion.
You're right! It's nice not having a reservation. We have a more recent Zion Trip Planner video here: ua-cam.com/video/x6X_eIVaLTE/v-deo.html
Still relevant in 2024! Thank u for helping me with planning my trip! Im so excited 🎉🎉🎉🎉
You're welcome. We have an updated Trip Planner video if you're interested. wereintherockies.com/zion-trip-planner-video/
We stayed in Springdale in mid-March 2023 and the shuttles had just started up-no reservations needed. We stayed at the Holiday Inn Express and it was fantastic and a bargain-free parking and breakfast. Also enjoyed MeMe’s cafe after a day of hiking and it was as fantastic. I really struggled with the hikes due to my fear of heights, but I persevered!
Glad you had a good time! This was an older video so that's why it mentions the shuttle reservation system (that is no longer in place). Thanks for watching.
I’ve been watching a lot of your videos. Really enjoyed them. Your wife is so happy and excited, it’s nice
Thanks so much!
Thanks for sharing! I'm going in September. Looking forward to do the max.
Leaving Saturday for our family trip!! It'll be my first time visiting any national park and it's my dream trip!
Such an informative video! I am planning my trip to Zion. Thank you so much!
Going to Zion next month!! Can't wait
Super video. Again, wish I’d looked into this before we went through the planning process. Clearly worth $20. Thanks for the info. 👍🏻
Planning for our summer trip is underway! Thanks for all the info 😊
Thank you for this. Great info and very helpful!
Your planners were perfect and helped so much! I highly recommend them!
Yaaaaa! So happy to hear. 🙏
THIS IS PROBABLY THE BEST VIDEO I HAVE EVER WATCHED ON UA-cam WITH REGARDS TO TRAVEL. YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME FOR DOING THIS.
Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for your videos! This morning I was able to get tickets for the shuttle, if it wasn’t for your videos I wouldn’t known I have to get those tickets in advance!
Happy to hear!!
Ooooo the grotto trail and the next one. Sounds perfect for older folks 🥳.
Grotto trail is great! Hope your trip is awesome.
Super helpful! We are heading to Zion next month, so this was perfect! Thanks!
Hope you have a great trip. Let us know how it went
We recently visited Zion and Bryce using your previous videos. These are so well done and extremely helpful! 👍
Thank you!!!
Totally awesome great video
This is one of the most informative pages I have ever seen when it comes to planning a trip. Happy to like and subscribe!! I am purchasing one of your Zion guides.
Welcome aboard! Happy it was helpful and I saw you purchase the guide. Thank you!! When are you going to Zion?
Wish I was hiking in Zion right now!
With y’all!!!!🤗❤️🤗
One of these days..... come out to Utah and we could stay at my moms condo and visit Zion : )
Great video. Brings back memories of our Zion trip in 1976. We came in the east entrance and down the switchbacks towing our fifth wheel(an experience 😁). No shuttles back then and not too crowded. We went tubing on the Virgin River and rode horses up the canyon trail. That was a little scary as we were very near the edge and occasionally rocks would tumble down under the horses hooves. Really a fun experience though.
So glad you are doing itineraries and planning for future audios. Looking forward to buying your Yellowstone itinerary and audio when available. 😋
Thanks Janice. Sounds like you had an incredible trip. It was very nice to meet you in person last week. Thanks for making the trip!!
I love your videos! You have such a wonderfully inspiring dynamic. Hope you’re doing well. Miss you guys!
Miss you too! Your videos are amazing. I love your thumbnails. Keep up the good work and take care
Thanks very much. You guys make great videos.
Thanks so much.
Lovely video. Super helpful and your enthusiasm works very infectious. We’re coming to southern Utah from 18 October. Your comment about fall break got me in shock, but Google told me we are exactly coming in right after fall break. Super excited. Thanks for your video and greetings from Berlin, Germany! Rik & Rob
How wonderful! Let us know how your trip goes. Glad you'll be able to go. We are hoping to visit Germany this year sometime.
love your video!!!
Thanks!
I am going on my first Zion trip next Monday and renting an E-bike and biking in from Springdale sounds like the way to go, and no messing around with or waiting for shuttle tickets. $100 well spent.! Super excited to see the Park and Bryce Canyon. Your videos are immensely helpful and informative!
Awesome!! Have a fantastic trip!
You will have a great time! E-bikes are good. Remember that you will be on the Parus trail. There will be dogs and pedestrians. You sound nice.
I’d like to know how it went? Did you like the ebike?
Great tips!!!!
Glad it was helpful!
Great videos. Looks like they are adding a lottery system for Angels Landing starting April 2022.
Yes, we will include that in this year's video!
Thanks for uploading this and including time stamps! I’ll be staying there in the first week of April and saw that several trails are closed. Since we’re staying at the lodge do you have any tips for getting around? I asked the employees and they said we don’t necessarily need a shuttle pass other than to get to the narrows. Lastly, I plan on proposing to my girlfriend. Do you have any recommendation on which trail would work the best for a proposal?
Buy your groceries in Hurricane or La Verkin. The market in La Verkin right where you turn for Zion is decent. They have a variety of foods that tourists can eat. Davis Market. They have decent produce, and they have things like hummus and other foods that are good for travelers.
If you are a tourist, you can see what locals look like and also get some supplies. Groceries in Springdale are very expensive. Everything in Springdale is very expensive.
It is nice to see you all again. We love our nice respectful visitors.
I want to tell you. Please be respectful. These are nice people but they don't know shit. I mean they don't know shit. They are the samething only worse. What do they do when they are not here? We are sorry that we can't live up to expectations. I would not talk with these people.
These people expect us to serve them tasty foods and show them the local places. They are the assholes.
I will not serve them. I will never tell them.
Good morning. Thank you very much for your videos, these are very informative. We will travel to Zion in 2 weeks, we are nervous. We have: 2 hiking poles for each of us, diving socks that we will use together with our water shoes. Do you think we're okay with that? Or do you think it is better to rent the equipment there? We will wait for your answers. Thank you so much for everything.
If you have your own gear, you’ll be fine. Keep in mind the aluminum poles might not be as sturdy as the thick wooden poles they rent to you. That’s the only thing I can think of right now.
Your videos are so helpful, thank you! I’ve watched all you Zion videos preparing for my trip in May. Have you been to a national park since the federal mask mandate? Do you mind me asking if rangers are enforcing masks on the trails? I sure hope not, but I’m worried about this. I understand while on buses/visitors centers, but while hiking sounds miserable.
Thanks for watching all of our videos! I’ve been working on some audio guides, but I will post more Zion videos soon.
On all three national parks visits last year, they did not enforce masks on the trails. People often just wore them only if there was a crowded area, such as the base of angels landing.
@@WereintheRockies thank you!
I’m curious about horseback riding near Zion, Bryce or St. George, can you please add your thoughts and recommendations? Thank you
Yes! There is one company: Canyon Trail Rides. They are the only one that can go into Bryce (and I think Zion). There are lots of companies, but they are the only ones who can go into the canyon. I did a ride at Bryce this year and I highly recommend it!!!
We are staying in Cedar city, UT, as our base for Zion and Bryce. We will be going to one park on Sunday and the other on Monday. Do you recommend which one to do first since it is part of the weekend?
Hard to say, but probably Bryce on Sunday. Avoid Zion on weekends usually. Have fun!!
Thank you for sharing so much information !
There is a question, we are going up to Bryce (5/7-5/8)and Zion National park(5-8-5/9) by May , would you please advise should we get hiking boots waterproof or vent ?
😀😀😀
I think you’re asking about the Narrows gear, and for that i advise you to call a gear rental place in Springdale because they are always up to date
Thank you for response back so soon !
I was talking about a hiking boots 🥾 for my trip ! Since over NY, I have only walking shoes like Skechers Clouds !
And regular sneakers! I don’t think they are good for hiking in the mountains!😀
Ahh, ok. We usually recommend shoes instead of boots, unless you need ankle support. Watch this video for more.
What to pack for your National Parks road trip [Arches, Bryce, Zion, Grand Canyon]
ua-cam.com/video/sA2tfjiEufk/v-deo.html
Oh ok 👍 than I might thinking of getting pairs of hiking shoes, but do you think water proof or vent is more good for hiking there ?
When does school ussually end for summer in zion area? Planning a trip June 6-13 for that whole area. Looks like its too far in advanced to get shuttle reservations
Most schools in Utah get out the week before Memorial. Some districts get out the week of Memorial day. Hope that helps : )
School gets out at the end of May.
I just bought your itinerary for Zion. We are going to spend 2 days at Zion National Park and one day in Bryce Canyon in October. One question; do we need to make reservations to get into the park itself?
No! I’m almost finished with my Bryce guide. Email me and I’ll send you a free copy
@@WereintheRockies, thank you so much! I will email you. Your Zion National Park guide is a perfect itinerary. We will be at Zion October 17th.
Do you know if they have charging station at the Lodge?
I'm not sure on that. Sorry.
So if I want to go hike angels landing do I just get a room drive to the park in the morning and then get a ticket to the shuttles and that’s it ? Is it that simple ?
Yes! The only thing is right now you have to get your shuttle ticket online at least a few weeks in advance. Visit the Zion NP official site.
Good luck getting tickets. They are severely limiting the number of tickets available.
We’re headed to Zion in a few weeks and traveling with a dog. Do people take their dogs on the hikes?
No. Dogs are only allowed on one trail: the pArus trail. They aren’t prohibited anywhere else in the park, except in your campground if you are camping.
Dogs are allowed and welcome on the Parus trail. All dogs should be on a leash. The problem is not the dogs, it is their people.
It is really difficult to balance what you want to see, and what we experience.
I am pro-tourist. I like you.
Please come visit. I lost my shit today by yelling at some visitors. Because they were so rude.
The e-bikes are the best way to go. We hate them because you people go too fast on them. If you weren't such assholes, we think they are a good thing.
Also do beware of the squirrels.
The brochure you have, you got at Zion?
Yes! All the national parks have similar brochures.
As of January 2021...Is Angels Landing open or closed with Covid??
I would guess not too many people are hiking Angel's Landing right now because it is cold and snowy there and it would be dangerous to hike in those conditions.....but, according to Zion's website, it is open.
They just closed Angels Landing until further notice due to yet another death. I believe the trail will be closed for quite some time until they figure out how to make it safer.
We just hiked Angel's Landing the week after 4th of July. We got luck though - we went at 4:00 pm when the crowds left and the heat was bearable. It reached over 100 degrees that week.
Probably bring a hat?
You should show those mountains , than just talk