ZION NATIONAL PARK — Zion National Park takes on a totally different feeling in the winter. Often times during the winter months you will experience solitude in the park you would otherwise not be able to experience.
Winters in the park are usually pretty mild. Most trills can be enjoyed year-round, but since some of the paths have limited sunlight conditions maybe icy so use extra caution. Another advantage you will have during the winter months is that visitors can drive to their favorite spots rather than being limited to the shuttles. The park’s shuttle service that provides transportation to the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive has ended for the season. The park’s shuttle services are set to resume on April 1, 2012.
For visitors interested in spending the night in the park this winter, the Watchman Campground and Zion Lodge are open year-round. The Zion Canyon Visitor Center for information on park activities and trail conditions will remain open from 8 a.m to 5 p.m. daily. The Kolob Canyons Visitor Center is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily through December. Both visitors centers are closed on Dec. 25.