Infos zum Zion NP

Eine Tote in der Subway beim Canyoneering

Wer in diesem Sommer Wanderungen im Zion NP plant, sollte sich bei den Wanderungen zum Observation Point, Hidden Canyon, East Rim und Canyonlands Overlook kurzfristig genau erkundigen, ob der Hike möglich ist. Die Trails werden saniert.

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The Zion National Park trail crew will begin a multi-year project to rehabilitate several of the trails out of the Weeping Rock shuttle area during the summer of 2014. Trail work will begin in early June. From June 16th through the end of September, the Hidden Canyon Trail and portions of the East Rim and Observation Point Trails will be closed for several days each week to allow newly-poured concrete to dry. Concrete pouring will occur on Monday or Tuesday of each week, which should allow the trail to be open most weekends.

The trail crew will also repair retaining walls on the Hidden Canyon Trail this summer beginning as early as July 7th. Once the work begins, the Hidden Canyon Trail will remain closed until the end of the project, which should be no later than the end of August.

Trail work is also planned for the Canyon Overlook Trail during the months of September and October, which will lead to Monday through Thursday trail closures.

Please note that dates may change as the project gets closer and progresses. Please check http://www.nps.gov/zion for updated information.

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Der Zion NP ist nach kurzer Schließung wegen des Floodings wieder geöffnet.

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Wer in diesem Jahr bis Oktober den Hike zur Subway oder eine Fahrt zum Kolob Resevoir plant, sollte sich darauf einstellen, dass die Kolob Terrace Road repariert wird, und dass es über die Woche zum Teil zu stundenlangen VOLLSPERRUNGEN kommen wird!

Kolob Terrace Road Construction Schedule

Here's A Hiking Guide For Your Next Visit To Zion National Park

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Day Hikes of Zion National Park, which provides details on 29 hikes in the park, is printed on tear-resistant, waterproof paper that folds down to a roughly 4.5-inch by 9-inch brochure that you can stuff in your back pocket or day pack. Unfold it and you find a map of the park with key facilities (restrooms, visitor center, lodging, picnic areas, etc) marked along with numbered hikes. Shuttle bus stops in the park as well as neighboring Springdale also are numbered to help you catch a ride.

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Updated Kolob Terrace Road Construction Schedule

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Virgin, Utah–In order to complete critical reconstruction of the Kolob Terrace Road, the existing roadwork schedule will be expanded to include Friday afternoon closures. The additional road closure, from 1:00 pm –4:00 pm on Fridays, will go into effect August 1, 2015. This major reconstruction project began in March of this year and significant progress has been made. Expected completion is October 31, 2015.

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'Waterfalls of fire': Photographer captures time lapse of wildfire in Zion National Park
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Fire closes Angels Landing in Zion National Park

An inside look at canyoneering in Zion National Park

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Canyoneering can be dangerous, but you can watch this video from the comfort and safety of your computer.

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Zion National Park trail closures, impacts: West Rim Trail, Angels Landing

Mount Carmel Highway Remains Closed After Major Rock Fall

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he Zion-Mount Carmel Highway, connecting to State Route 9, between Canyon Junction and the East Entrance remains closed after a major rock fall. The road is expected to remain closed into the weekend.

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Alternate east and west routes are available via Highway 59 from Hurricane, Utah to Fredonia, Arizona and Highway 14 from Cedar City, Utah to Long Valley Junction and Highway 89. People traveling to the park may access the park by traveling east on State Route 9 from Interstate 15. All park facilities including the visitor centers, museum, and campgrounds are open and operating as normal.

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