Zion & Snow Canyon, UT
Jan. 10 - 12, 2025 (3D2N): After wrapping up CES in Vegas, we set off on a road trip after spending one night in Boulder City to explore nearby parks. From there, we explored Zion’s epic cliffs and the hidden beauty of Snow Canyon before returning to our rental car in Vegas. This itinerary can be a standalone visit or as an extension from Vegas.
*Highly Recommended hotel & food
Day 1
Evening arrival in Springdale, UT
Check-in @ Hotel De Novo*
Day 2
Breakfast @ Anu*
Zion National Park ($35/car & valid for 7 days)
Canyon Overlook Trail (look for parking immediately after you exit the tunnel; 1 mile RT, <1 hr easy to moderate hike)
Riverside Walk (2.2 miles RT, ~1 hr easy hike)
Kayenta Trail (5.2 miles RT, ~2 hrs moderate hike):
Middle Emerald Pool (+0.2 miles)
Upper Emerald Pool (+0.8 miles)
Late lunch @ Oscar’s Cafe*
Relax @ hotel pool & Jacuzzi
Shop @ Sol Foods Downtown Market
Day 3
Breakfast @ Anu*
Zion National Park:
Watchman Trail (3.3 miles RT, ~1.5 hrs moderate hike)
Visitor Center/Gift Shop
Snow Canyon State Park (6 am-10 pm; $15/car):
Lava Flow Trail (1 mile OW then connects to Butterfly, ~30 mins moderate hike)
Butterfly Trail (1 mile OW from Lavw Flows, 30 mins moderate hike)
Jenny’s Canyon (0.5 mile RT, easy hike)
St. George:
Charge Tesla @ Tesla Supercharger
Dinner @ Pork Bellys Eatery and Catering Co*
St. George LDS Temple Visitor Center (10 am to 9 pm; free)
Vegas:
Charge Tesla @ Supercharger
Return rental @ Avis
Red-eye back to JFK (priority pass lounge - The Club LAS)
Other points of interest & food:
Snack @ Farmstead Bakery
Visit Moqui Cave, Grafton Ghost town
Tips:
Shuttle buses along Zion Canyon Scenic Drive only operate between Spring and Fall. You must arrange for a car (or walk) during the winter season.
Given the limited time we had in Zion, we opted to visit all the other trails besides The Narrows and Angels Landing. Professional guides are recommended for The Narrows, and permits are required for Angels Landing.
Check out Zion Ranger-Led Program for free mini-tours.
