Re: Zion/Bryce Canyon
[Re: James Morrissey]
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07/15/09 10:11 PM
07/15/09 10:11 PM
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Hey Guys,
I am about to do Bryce and Zion at the end of October. I have NEVER been there before. Any tips on locations to stay in? I realize that this is pushing the end of the season, however, my pop and brother want to go and this is when we have time to do it...
James
James,
Yes it might start getting a little chilly at night at the end of October, but it will still be beautiful. I have been to both parks a few times but I have always stayed in the parks in an RV so I can't really personally recommend a place to stay. However, I have seen a couple of places you might want to consider. For Zion you might look at the Majestic View Lodge which is near the entrance and lives up to its name . It might be little pricey and there are several motels and lodges that are close by.
For Bryce you might want to look at the Bryce Canyon Resort. They have small cabins and is also close to the entrance. We took an ATV tour through them when we were ther and I can recommend that if you're up for some adventure. They take you back into Casto Canyon which is where the famous Hole in Wall is were Butch & Sundance had their hide out.
Hope this helps.
Geo
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Re: Zion/Bryce Canyon
[Re: James Morrissey]
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07/16/09 03:21 AM
07/16/09 03:21 AM
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Tucson, Arizona, USA
Tucson Jim
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James:
Like George, although I have visited both Zion and Bryce several times, I too always stay in the campground. At Zion, I would recommend staying at the Lodge inside the Canyon. It is in a nice location and all the shuttles stop there. If you are staying at the lodge, you are permitted to drive your car into the canyon to the lodge. You'll still need to take the shuttle to get around the canyon floor though. Cost is a little steep. About $160 a night for two and $10 more for a third person.
If you don't stay at the Lodge in the park, I recommend you look for a place in Springdale, which sits right outside the park's West entrance and is only a mile and a half from the visitor center. There are free shuttles from Sprindale to the Park Visitor Center, from which you can catch the free shuttles that travel the canyon floor.
Approaching the Park from the East is not as convenient. Mt Carmel Jct is the nearest town, although there are some B & B's closer to the West entrance to the park. It is about 25 miles from Mt Carmel Jct to the Visitor Center. Plus, if your timing is bad, you could experience 20-30 minute delays at the one-way tunnel. Of course it is much close to Bryce.
In the past, I've always done Bryce as a day trip from Zion, although next time I'll camp so I can catch the morning and evening light.
Jim
Edit: There is also a really great bike path into Bryce from the Resort George mentioned if that is of interest to you.
Last edited by Tucson Jim; 07/16/09 03:29 AM.
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Re: Zion/Bryce Canyon
[Re: Tucson Jim]
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07/16/09 09:18 AM
07/16/09 09:18 AM
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MA
Joe
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James,
My wife and I were at both Bryce and Zion earlier this year in March. At Bryce we stayed at Ruby's Inn and were pleased with the rooms. It's as close as you'll get to the park entrance without staying in the park. At Zion we stayed in Springdale at the Cliffrose Lodge and Gardens. Again we were both pleased with not only the facility but the people working there as well.
Joe
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Re: Zion/Bryce Canyon
[Re: James Morrissey]
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07/17/09 07:01 PM
07/17/09 07:01 PM
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Tucson, Arizona, USA
Tucson Jim
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James:
Zion has some pretty easy but very pleasant trails all along the canyon floor. The 2 mile Riverside walk is relatively flat, shady most of the way, and sprinkled with benches. It ends at the spot in the river where those hiking to the narrows climb in and start wading upstream. Lots of folks take off their shoes and cool their feet. The Emerald pools trails are also fairly easy and there are often waterfalls to be seen. In addition, there are numerous pullouts along the road leading to the East Entrance, with interesting natural features to be seen within a short walk.
In Bryce Canyon, there are many, many pullouts and viewpoints along the road to the top. Trails in the area of Sunrise Point and Sunset Point are pretty easily navigated.
BTW, If you get bored, the North Rim of the Grand Canyon is a couple of hours from the East Entrance and both the Vermilion Cliffs & Cedar Breaks NM are even closer.
Jim
P.S. In case you are thinking of striking out on your own, Angels Landing is not for the faint of heart. Glad I did it while I was still young enough to be fearless. Now, if I had only been smart enough to take a camera.
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