Zion news
All the on-the-ground news from Zion: closures, conditions, reopenings and alerts that help you plan your visit.
Zion: Kolob Canyons Road Closed Beyond South Fork After Rockfall
A rockfall has closed the Kolob Canyons scenic drive beyond the South Fork Trailhead until further notice.
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Zion: Official Flash Flood Warning, the Narrows and Slot Canyons Closed
The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Warning for Kane and Washington counties; the Narrows and all the park's slot canyons remain closed.
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Zion Reopens the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway Oct. 9 After a Rockfall
The scenic Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway, closed since Sept. 30 after a rockfall, reopens to visitor traffic on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026.
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Zion: Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway fully reopens, US-89 detour lifted
The Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway reopens in full October 9 at 9 a.m., per KSL. The US-89 detour is no longer needed, though some sections stay temporary gravel.
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Arches Now Offers All-Terrain Wheelchairs for Its Trails
Starting October 8, 2026, five Utah parks including Arches now lend all-terrain wheelchairs to visitors with mobility needs.
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Zion: Mount Carmel Highway Still Closed as of September 30, 2026
The Zion-Mount Carmel Highway stays closed in both directions between Canyon Junction and the east entrance, with no known reopening date, per FOX 13 News Utah.
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Zion: Road Construction Underway on the Zion Mount Carmel Highway
Road construction is underway on the Zion Mount Carmel Highway, with possible slowdowns and closures. Here's what it means for your visit.
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Zion: Scenic Drive Closed to Walkers and Cyclists After a Flash Flood
At Zion, the Scenic Drive stays closed to walkers and cyclists during cleanup. The free shuttle picks up the slack.
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Zion: The Watchman Trail Is Closed for Repairs Until Further Notice
Zion's Watchman Trail is currently closed for repairs. Here's what that means for your visit.
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Zion: Canyon Shuttle Stops at The Grotto, Stop #6, After a Rockfall
A large rockfall has cut the Zion Canyon shuttle short, so it now runs only as far as The Grotto, stop #6.
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