But they still have the sturdy sole and grip your feet well to let you walk for hours in blissful comfort. We love the hint of color on these Tera Verra sandals , that offer good traction on uneven and sandy terrain while keeping your feet from overheating.
For more ideas, shop our favorite hiking sandals! Zion has a hot climate throughout the year, so your clothing choices want to be as lightweight and cool as possible. Columbia Sandy River trail shorts have UPF 30, zippered pockets, and are made of durable, but flexible fabrics to keep you active and comfortable. Hiking along lesser-used trails might still have prickly branches on some of the overgrown paths, so long pants can protect you from scrapes and scratches.
For a stylish option, these prAna Kanab pants can be worn at the calves, to still allow coolness on the leg. They are made of a breathable organic cotton blend, and the flexibility means they are great for climbing, as well as trekking. We love this Camixa Sleveeless Button Down , available in different colors, it makes a great trail trekking outfit that is casually stylish, teamed with a pair of shorts or hiking pants. Check out the best merino wool clothing for more ideas! The temperature at Zion can vary as much as 40 degrees over the course of a day, with evenings and dawn being much cooler and, as the animals do, much better times of day for hiking.
A light rain jacket will keep you warm, and shield you from the occasional rain that hits Zion. For spring to fall, this Columbia Womens Arcadia II Jacket has a hood, a comfy fit, and will keep you dry when it counts. Shop Kirkland Signature Trail Sock. Can anyone say blisters! But our top tip is to always carry a spare pair! You never know how handy they may be. Purchase sunglass straps if you plan to be on the water — it can be frustrating watching your new sunglasses float downstream without you.
Who brings rain jacket to the desert, you may ask? We do. Every time we visit. Even the desert gets bursts of rainfall , albeit often very short-lived. When it rains and temperatures plummet, you want a jacket that can keep you warm and dry. Tip: Pick a jacket that claims to be waterproof or watertight, not water resistant. Check out the many brands of rain jackets at www.
To make the most out of your trip, pack a pair of supportive, waterproof and breathable hiking boots. These will allow you to navigate wet and dry trails with ease and enable you to explore farther than you maybe would have.
They also protect your feet from cactus needles, rocks on trails and possibly even snake bites. We love the Lowa Locarno Low hiking shoes. If you plan on camping , we advise investing in a large water jug that you can fill with your garden hose before you pack the car and point your tires toward Utah.
Having the jug enables you to bring water with you every where you go, so if you end up at a campsite without water, you can still hydrate, cook and make coffee in the morning. Often, campsites will have a water pump, so you can refill when you need to. Desert air is so dry that your sweat quickly evaporates. Plan to drink. As we mentioned, while it can snow in Zion, it rarely lasts for long. Good options to include are long pants, base layer , hat , fleece, heavy jacket , short or long sleeve shirts depending on your cold tolerance and hiking shoes or boots.
Spring is beautiful and mild in Zion. Temperatures generally are in the 30s overnight and up into the 70s during the day. March is usually the rainiest month in Zion, so be prepared for that if you plan to visit then.
Some good clothing options for spring are shorts or pants depending on your chill tolerance, lightweight waterproof jacket , fleece vest , short or long sleeve shirts, hiking shoes, boots or sandals. Summer is the most popular time to visit Zion, so in addition to great hot weather, be prepared for lots of fellow visitors. Summer temps during the day commonly reach into the s while overnight it will often dip into the 50s. Lightweight and comfortable are best for summer months including shorts, short sleeve shirts or tank tops , lightweight jacket for nighttime , hiking boots, shoes or sandals, sunhat.
Temperatures will range from the 30s to the 70s, so you can plan your wardrobe for this time much as you would for a March or April trip. Streamline your packing list to include smaller, lighter weight items.
This depends largely on your interests as well as your heat tolerance. At least before Covid, the park had stopped allowing private cars into the park during much of the year and required all visitors to take the free, easily accessible shuttles to various points of interest.
Many locals swear by venturing into the park during the fall months when crowds have waned and the weather is a bit cooler. Springdale is the town immediately outside of Zion. It has some great restaurants and fun shopping where you can find everything from native American crafts to art to decadent chocolates.
There are also several festivals at different points in the year. The Zion Park website has a good summary of these. There are also Jeep, ATV and helicopter excursions, river tubing, canyoneering, and rock-climbing adventures, and a couple of amphitheaters tucked into the rock cliffs. Like so many other venues it has been closed in for health and safety reasons, so do your research before booking tickets for your trip. Hopefully, it will be back up to speed maybe at reduced capacities?
There are so many great hikes in Zion that it would be impossible to name them all! Here are some of the favorites. Upper Emerald Pools is a moderate hike of about 3 miles up and back with some delightful, though small, waterfalls pro tip: spring and fall are the best times to catch the falls. Canyon Overlook is a short hike.. Just know that the further you go, the more amazing it gets! Do your research on this one though. If the water is running too high, park staff will close this hike as there is no way to get clear of a flash flood if one were to come tearing down through the slots.
You have tons of options both in and around Zion for overnight.
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