Knot Stranded Getaways
4 hr

Zion National Park

About 4 hr by car from Salt Lake City

Towering red canyon walls, the Narrows river hike and Angels Landing.

Why locals go

The big national park weekend down I-15.

Visiting Salt Lake City?

At 4 hr by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Salt Lake City for your flight home.

What to book

  • Hike the Narrows
  • Angels Landing (permit required)
  • Shuttle tour of Zion Canyon

Where to stay

One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:

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Date ideas

For two

  • Lodge or glamping in Springdale
  • Sunset at Canyon Overlook

With friends

  • Narrows hike together
  • Canyoneering with a guide

When to go

March to May and September to November.