Southern Utah's Zion Canyon rises in towering red walls, and Bryce Canyon's hoodoos are a short drive east. Spring and fall give the best hiking weather; summer is hot but the Narrows are at their coolest.
Month by month
Best: April, May, June, August, September, October, November
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Avoid Poor OK Good Excellent Peak
Worth avoiding: January.
How long to stay
3–5 days is the sweet spot.
Flight time
About 4.5h from the US East Coast, 10.5h from Europe, 19h from South Asia.
Good to know
- Zion Canyon Scenic Drive is shuttle-only most of the year; park in Springdale and use the free town shuttle.
- Angels Landing requires a permit lottery; apply for the seasonal or day-before draw.
- Check flash flood warnings before entering the Narrows or any slot canyon.
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