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Quick facts
- Zion National Park was established as a national park on November 19, 1919, making it one of the oldest national parks in the United States.
- The Virgin River, which runs through Zion Canyon, has carved out some of the tallest sandstone cliffs in the world, reaching heights of over 2,000 feet in some areas.
- Angels Landing is famous for its challenging 5-mile round-trip hike that ascends a steep ridge with a 1,488-foot elevation gain, and it features narrow pathways with drop-offs that can be perilous.
- The Narrows, one of the park's most popular hikes, takes visitors through a slot canyon where the Virgin River flows directly through the canyon floor, with walls rising up to 1,000 feet on either side.
- Zion's diverse ecosystems support over 1,000 plant species and a variety of wildlife, including the endangered California condor and the elusive mountain lion.
Travel details
- Country
- USA
- Wind (now)
- 1 km/h
- Coordinates
- 37.2982, -113.0263
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