

Cellular and data connectivity in the park are poor, so do this before you get to Zion.
#THE DAY BEFORE YOU DOWNLOAD#
If you get a permit, you need to print or download it to bring on your hike. This pays for National Park Service rangers to provide help on the trail and check permits. You will automatically pay a $3 per person fee if issues a permit.

This pays for to manage applications, run the lottery, and send emails to every applicant. You can list up to six people (including the applicant) on your lottery application.Īpplicants pay a $6 non-refundable application fee. If you do not get your first choice, you may get another. The lottery uses a ranked choice system to allocate permits. Be sure to list the dates you want most first. When you apply for the lottery, you can pick up to 7 days and times or ranges of days and times that you are available to hike. During most of the year, private vehicles are not allowed on the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive, and the park shuttle provides access to the trailhead. Zion Canyon Scenic Drive may close due to parking availability.
#THE DAY BEFORE YOU FULL#
If parking is full you may need to park at a nearby trailhead, or return later when parking is available. Environmental or trail conditions may result in the NPS closing the trail and you may not be able to do the hike.

Hiking on the West Rim Trail to Scout Lookout does not require a permit.Ī permit is an opportunity, not a guarantee that conditions will allow a hike on your date and time. See ‘Additional Information’ on the right hand side of this website for other seasons with active lotteries. Hikes during the spring, March 1 to can be found on this page. Get a permit by applying to a Seasonal Lottery or by applying for our Day-before Lottery. This applies to hikers at all times of day and all times of year. Everyone who wants to hike from Scout Lookout to Angels Landing along the half-mile section of trail with chains needs to have a permit. The program provides a fair process that will improve visitor experience and protect park resources along Angels Landing. Zion National Park is piloting a permit program to hike Angels Landing. Angels Landing: Spring (Hikes on March 1 - May 31)
