With a little preparation, it is still possible to plan a relaxing, stress-free trip to Zion and largely steer clear of all the crowds
During peak season, the road into Zion Canyon is closed to private vehicles — most people access the canyon via free shuttle buses. Zion’s shuttle system is actually really great — the buses run frequently, the drivers are friendly and communicative, and you can listen to insightful recorded information about the park’s history, geology, flora and fauna.
On a bike, you can stop whenever you want to snap photos, admire a grazing mule deer or peer up at the rock climbers who are brave enough to tackle the exposed sandstone cliffs. If you’re extra lucky, you may even spot an endangered California condor soaring overhead. Another perk: You can bypass the main Zion Canyon entrance station, which often gets backed up with traffic, and instead head straight for the special pedestrian/bicycle entrance, where you’ll be able to waltz right in. From this entrance, it’s also easy to start your two-wheeled journey into the canyon along the paved Pa’rus Trail, which hugs the Virgin River and features interpretive signs.
Situated roughly an hour’s drive from Zion Canyon, the Kolob Canyons area makes up the park’s northwest corner. Here, you can drive your own car, take solitary hikes on more than 20 miles of trails and explore slightly different terrain — chiefly, steep box canyons carved into the edge of the Colorado Plateau.
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