What to Bring to Zion National Park

Visiting Zion National Park, Utah can be such a fun hiking experience, but planning for the weather and the simple needed items will help avoid the unnecessary injury or discomfort that can come from not knowing what to bring. Temperatures can vary greatly depending on the time of year in beautiful Southwestern Utah.

The great desert of the Southwest can be a beautiful place to visit, especially Zion National Park, located between Utah Highway 89 and Interstate 15 on Utah Highway 9.

In summer months be sure to bring plenty of water as temperatures can reach the high 90s. Always pack a light rain jacket and cap to prevent discomfort from the rare but sudden summer rainstorms. Good quality hiking shoes and socks can prevent bothersome blisters. Other light gear should include sun block and perhaps a high energy bar to serve as nutrition on some of the longer hikes.

In the winter months between late October and early April be sure to include a warm winter jacket and long pants as temperatures can drop to the 40s and even lower as night falls. As in most cases, matches and a flashlights are always a wise choice to include in your gear. Good planning will help make your visit to Zion National Park in Southern Utah.