Zion Summer Activites
Where to Start in Zion Canyon?
Zion National Park in Utah has a year round line up of activities, but the Summer is the season of fun! Zion Canyon is fully open to the public and the ease of access is increased with the bus schedule in full swing. After you’ve gotten into the park, the buses are free of charge. Also make sure you take plenty of water on your trip, for hikes and the hot sun in the summer. Find BPA-Free Water Bottles at REI.
Great Lodging Choices
Getting the right lodging in Zion is easy, check out the line up of hotels in our Lodging section of the website and find some great places to stay. The Best Western Zion Park Inn, Zion Lodge and Cable Mountain Lodge are some of the favored among visitors.
What Hikes should we go on?
Seeing the sites in Zion can be done on a small or large scale. There are a few short hikes that range from .5-3.0 mile round trips you can try for day visits to Zion, though most hikes can be done in a day in Zion. From the short hikes you can move up to some of these day hikes, some of the day hikes need permits and should always have a person or two that’s experienced in these hikes. Choose from some of the favorites to start your visit to Zion Canyon.
We Suggest these short hikes:
- Emerald Pools
- Weeping Rock
- The Narrows Trail Walk
We Suggest these day hikes:
Other Family Activities
Some other family activities that are available in the park are:
- Picnics at the Zion Lodge
- Bus Tours
- Tours with Park Rangers
- Find On Sale Camping & Hiking products at REI.com!
- These are just a few, but there are so many more things to do in Zion.