Visit the Park’s Tunnel Site for more info. During the winter months, you’ll have to make this request before your arrival. If you have a large vehicle, you will have to pay an additional fee to have the tunnel closed to two-way traffic for you. Carmel Tunnel was built in the 1920s and cannot accommodate some oversized vehicles. Return back the way you came – making sure you take time to notice any hidden gems the desert might be showing off along the way. Climb this final obstacle and your reward is a phenomenal view of the canyon floor below you (and the switchbacks of the Zion – Mt. If you’re extremely nervous about heights, you might have to take a few deep breaths but it’s nothing to be afraid of.Īfter a short distance, the trail comes upon a small slickrock slope.
There is one very short section where you’ll have to cross a small wooden plank bridge into an alcove. You’ll meander past deep slot canyons, cling to slickrock walls, and duck under some gnarled pinon pines – all while soaking in the amazing red rock landscape around you. Almost immediately, the canyon opens up into some dramatic, otherworldly landscapes … even though you can’t actually see Zion Canyon until the end of the trail.įor such a short and relatively easy route, the Canyon Overlook Trail passes a stunning variety of landscapes. Look for a trailhead sign and a set of stairs cut into the rock.Īfter a steep climb, the trail remains relatively level. Developed by Charge Games, Overloop is a puzzle platformer that has you use a cloning gun to make copies of yourself. The trail starts right before the eastern entrance to the tunnel. If you’re on your way into the park, it will give you a good introduction to the geography and geology of the region – and if you’re on your way out it’s a nice way to gaze one last time at one of the most beautiful places in the country. Carmel Tunnel called the Canyon Overlook Trail. Just to the east of the park’s eastern entrance, on the way to Mount Carmel Junction, there’s a short but sweet trail right next to the historic Zion – Mt. This short but fun trail will take you over slickrock, above slot canyons, and into some small alcoves before giving you a phenomenal view of the canyon floor from the east. A mile-long hike near the park’s eastern entrance, the Canyon Overlook Trail is a wonderful introduction to Zion Canyon (or a nice look back on your way out, too).
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