We drove into Zion National Park from the north side along the Zion Mount Carmel Highway. It is perhaps one of the most awe inspiring drives my wife and I have ever taken. The winding, many hairpin road winds down past the Checkerboard towards the main park Visitor Centre. There are sights to see and photograph all the way along... More

This highway through the Mt. Carmel tunnel is simply breathtaking. I don't think I could count the number of times my husband and I said "WOW!" or "OH MY GOD!" as everything here literally takes your breath away. If you are entering the park through the southern gate just outside the town of Springdale, this highway branches off at the... More

The Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway is a beautiful drive out to the east side of the park. From the west, multiple switchbacks take you up Pine Creek Canyon and provide more amazing views of the Great Arch with every mile. There are plenty of places to pull off on your way up. Drive slowly through the tunnel so you can get... More

There is nothing to dislike! The landscape changes every minute, and it is very interactive. Get out of the car and scale a hill, explore a stream, or hike a trail. There is little to no civilization until the end of route 9 (see review of Thunderbird restaurant and hotel).

After the trip up to the tunels, we had really seen it all. Be sure to stop at the last pull off so you can get a photo of the arch that is up above you. After the tunels, there is still a lot more to see. You'll enjoy every minute of it.

Beautiful drive, but not many places to stop. We took the drive very slow, and as mentioned this should be driven in day light. There were mule dear everywhere, even in mid-day. We were lucky enough to see a little herd of mountain goats in a canyon just off the road. The tunnel was so impressive! An engineering feat! Our... More

Very scenic but, windy roads with limited guard rails. Many of the roads sides are formed by large rocks/mountains so pay attention. Bring your camera and take advantage of the pull offs.

We drove this road back from Bryce at night and we must have seen at least fifty deer by the side and crossing the road. It's an amazing sight but a little scary too, so be very careful. Sadly, when we travelled this route again during the day, we saw several bodies along the way and I fear this is... More

Can't go to Zion NP without taking this scenic drive. We did it in the afternoon. I don't think I would want to do it at night. Plenty of sights and wildlife. Plan this route on the way to Bryce Canyon NP.