Lonely Planet Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks

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• Publisher: Lonely Planet
• Year: 2019
• Print ISBN: 9781786575913
• eBook ISBN: 9781788685887

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Zion & Bryce Canyon& National Parks is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Hike the Cable Mountain trail in Zion, ride a horse or mule through Bryce or go swimming or tubing in Zion's Virgin River -all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Zion & Bryce Canyon& National Parks and begin your journey now! Inside the Lonely Planet Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks Travel Guide: User-friendly highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices, emergency information, park seasonality, hiking trail junctions, viewpoints, landscapes, elevations, distances, difficulty levels, and durations Focused on the best - hikes, drives, and cycling tours Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, camping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, summer and winter activities, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Contextual insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, geology, wildlife, and conservation Over 65 full-color trail and park maps and full-color images throughout Useful features - Travel with Children, Clothing and Equipment, and Day and Overnight Hikes Covers Zion National Park, St George, Snow Canyon State Park, Cedar City, Glendale, Bryce Canyon& National Park, Red Canyon, Panguitch, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Zion & Bryce Canyon& National Parks, our most comprehensive guide to these parks, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. Looking to visit more national parks? Check out USA's National Parks, a new full-color guide that covers all 59 of the USA's national parks. Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet. About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveler community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travelers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not con

Around Zion National Park

Springdale

St George

Snow Canyon State Park

Pine Valley Mountain Wilderness Area

Cedar City

Highway 14

Cedar Breaks National Monument

Along Highway 89

Las Vegas

Around Zion National Park

Why Go?

You may be tempted to speed out of Vegas with your foot on the gas and Zion firmly in your sights – after all, the park is less than three hours away via the interstate. But once you cross the state line, consider slowing down to explore the vast wilderness that surrounds you: Snow Canyon State Park, St George and Cedar Breaks National Monument are all worthy detours, with their own superb views and an array of fun activities, including mountain biking, cycling, climbing and cross-country skiing.

Even if time is short, it’s likely you’ll be based outside the park anyway, unless you’ve got a coveted park campsite. As far as towns go, Springdale is the pick of the bunch, with easy access and a range of accommodations and restaurants. For something a bit more off the beaten path, consider sleepy Cedar City for Kolob Canyons access, or idyllic Glendale, perfectly situated in between Zion, Bryce and Kanab.

When to Go

May–Aug

Soaring heat; rains increase the risk of flash floods in July and August.

Sep–Nov

Clear, warm days; festivals in Cedar City and St George.

Dec–Apr

Snow at higher elevations; some trails may be closed.

Best Places to Stay

A Under the Eaves Inn

A Desert Pearl Inn

A Seven Wives Inn

A Red Rock Inn

Best Places to Eat

A King’s Landing

A Bit & Spur

A Riggatt...

Table of contents

• Table of Contents
• Welcome to Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks
• Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks’ Top 15
• Need to Know
• If You Like...
• Month by Month
• Itineraries
• Activities
• Travel with Children
• Travel with Pets
• Zion National Park
• Around Zion National Park
• Bryce Canyon National Park
• Around Bryce Canyon National Park
• Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument
• Around Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument
• Capitol Reef National Park
• Canyonlands National Park
• Arches National Park
• Moab
• The Parks Today
• History
• Geology
• Wildlife
• Wildlife Spotting Guide
• Conservation
• Clothing & Equipment
• Directory A–Z
• Transportation
• Health & Safety
• Map Legend
• Behind the Scenes
• Our Writers