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    Top Spots in and near Mount Carmel

    • Orderville, Utah

      East Rim Trail, Zion NP

      5.0
      10.19 mi / 3000 ft gain
      The East Rim Trail is approximately 10-miles (one-way) and can either be started from the Eastern Entrance of Zion National Park, or more commonly from the Hidden Canyon or Observation Point Trailheads. Many people start from within Zion Canyon and do the arduous Observation Point Trail, forgoing...
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    • Springdale, Utah

      Canyoneering Keyhole Canyon

      4.0
      Keyhole Canyon is an experience for the adventurous, thrill seeking explorer. Hidden between the jagged mountains of Zion National Park, this canyon sits roadside, just two miles from the east entrance. Before we continue, please note that Canyoneering is a dangerous sport. This canyon is not for...
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    • Springdale, Utah

      Hike Many Pools

      4.6
      2 mi
      To get there, drive about .8 miles east of the smaller tunnel on the Zion-Mt. Carmel highway. There will be a place to pull out and park on a large turn. Continue walking down the road about 150 yards east and cross the street before the next turn. There is no marked trail, but there should be a ...
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    • Orderville, Utah

      Hike through the Red Caves (Sand Wash)

      5.0
      They don't require any technical gear unless you would like to do two short rappels near the beginning of Lower Red Cave and one short rappel into the Upper Red Cave. We didn't take a rope and were fine although the canyons are usually filled with water and have some difficult obstacles to overco...
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    • Hurricane, Utah

      Canyon Overlook Trail

      4.8
      0.88 mi / 57 ft gain
      The trailhead is located east out of the 1.1 mile long tunnel off highway 9. Parking is available immediately to the right after exiting the tunnel and the trail then begins with these charming steps, carved into sandstone, that climb above the Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel. The trail is broad and easy ...
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    • Hurricane, Utah

      Hike the East Temple Saddle Loop

      5.0
      2.56 mi / 2500 ft gain
      This adventure is a strenuous 4-mile (3-5 hour) loop into the backcountry of ZNP and is not recommended for families or those with a fear of heights. It begins at the Canyon Overlook Trailhead located on the east side of the Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel. Parking in the area is very competitive and I ...
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    • Hurricane, Utah

      Canyoneering Pine Creek Canyon, Zion

      1.5 mi / -300 ft gain
      Disclaimer: Canyoneering is a dangerous and technical activity. Don’t enter any canyon without the skills to match it, or the knowledge to navigate it. Pine Creek requires a canyoneering permit that can be reserved online and picked up at the Zion Visitor Center. Be sure to reserve your permit 3 ...
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    • Mount Carmel, Utah

      Canyoneering Birch Hollow

      4.3
      Birch Hollow is near Zion National Park, and accessible from North Fork Road (East Zion) past the Ponderosa Resort. If you do not hike out through Orderville into Zion National Park (ZNP) and the Narrows, then a ZNP Permit is not required (turning around and hiking back to your vehicle).The time ...
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    • Springdale, Utah

      Hike Observation Point

      5.0
      6.8 mi / 2100 ft gain
      This is the best trail in Zion Canyon to beat the crowds while experiencing the awe and wonder it has to offer. We take this trail every time we visit Zion and never tire of it. It is an 8 mile out and back hike that takes you up, up, up then down, down, down. Be prepared to get your heart going!...
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    • Springdale, Utah

      Hidden Canyon Trail

      4.6
      3.22 mi / 2185 ft gain
      NOTE: This trail is currently closed due to a large rockfall. Please visit the NPS.Gov website for updates.  This trail starts at Weeping Rock Trailhead, it's the same trailhead for Observation Point and the East Rim Trail. You will start this hike up a paved section with several switchbacks up ...
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    • Springdale, Utah

      Canyoneering Echo Canyon, Zion

      3 mi / 1100 ft gain
      Disclaimer: Canyoneering is a dangerous and technical activity. Don’t enter any canyon without the skills to match it, or the knowledge to navigate it. Echo Canyon requires a canyoneering permit that can be reserved online and picked up at the Zion Visitor Center. Be sure to reserve your permit 3...
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    • Springdale, Utah

      Weeping Rock

      4.0
      0.5 mi / 98 ft gain
      This trail begins at the Weeping Rock parking lot. You must cross a stream on a bridge and then follow the trail to the left.  The trail is nice and cool at the top and you may get some mist or water on you from the weeping rock. Perfect to cool you off after the steep trek up to the rock! It's ...
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    • Orderville, Utah

      Hike Red Hollow Slot Canyon

      5.0
      3.2 mi / 200 ft gain
      The trailhead is about 18 miles from the eastern entrance of Zion National Park, located in the small town of Orderville. In Orderville, the streets aren't marked too well, so follow the road that goes past the cemetery and the school, 100 East. When the road Ts, turn left. The road ends in a san...
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    • Springdale, Utah

      Court of the Patriarchs Viewpoint Trail

      5.0
      0.12 mi / 26 ft gain
      Court of the Patriarchs Viewpoint Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Springdale, Utah.
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    • Springdale, Utah

      Angels Landing

      4.7
      4.24 mi / 1488 ft gain
      Angels Landing has long been one of my favorite Zion National Park hikes. The hike is thrilling, extremely photogenic, and appeals to those who enjoy exchanging leg power for views. The hike to the top isn't long, 2+ miles, but you'll definitely feel the 1500 feet of gain! The trail features a mo...
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    • Springdale, Utah

      Angels Landing, West Rim, Telephone Loop

      15.34 mi / 4304 ft gain
      The Angels Landing, West Rim, Telephone Loop Trail is a 14+ mile heavily-trafficked loop trail located in Zion National Park near Springdale, Utah. This iconic trail offers incredible views of Zion Canyon and is rated as difficult, with steep drop-offs on both sides of the narrow ridgeline sect...
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    Camping and Lodging in Mount Carmel

    South Campground (Ut)
    Watchman Trail

    South Campground (Ut)

    Watchman Campground
    Hurricane, Utah

    Watchman Campground

    Under Canvas Zion
    Virgin, Utah

    Under Canvas Zion

    From $199 / night

    Spruces Campground (Dixie Nf)
    Duck Creek Village, Utah

    Spruces Campground (Dixie Nf)

    Navajo Lake Campground
    Duck Creek Village, Utah

    Navajo Lake Campground

    Duck Creek
    Duck Creek Village, Utah

    Duck Creek

    Guides, Insights and Stories from Mount Carmel

    Our Hike to Angels Landing: Dangerous? Maybe. Amazing? Definitely.

    Our Hike to Angels Landing: Dangerous? Maybe. Amazing? Definitely.

    Jess Fischer

    Zion National Park in 72 Hours

    Zion National Park in 72 Hours

    Kevin Abernethy

    7 Photos from My Hike in The Subway, Zion National Park

    7 Photos from My Hike in The Subway, Zion National Park

    Scott Sichler

    Ultra, Adventure, Trail Running the 50-mile Zion Traverse

    Ultra, Adventure, Trail Running the 50-mile Zion Traverse

    Rachel Davidson

    5 Reasons To Explore Zion National Park

    5 Reasons To Explore Zion National Park

    The Outbound Collective

    A Photo Tour of the Zion Narrows

    A Photo Tour of the Zion Narrows

    Tylyn Hansen