Panguitch Utah Overview

Panguitch, a small Utah town with an Old West past, serves as a perfect launch point into Zion National Park. Located just 63 miles northeast of Zion's eastern entrance, it's just far enough away to avoid the summer crowds.

From Panguitch travel south on Route 89. After just seven miles you'll pass Route 12, the access road to Bryce National Park. Twenty-one miles further south you'll come to Long Valley Junction with the option to take Route 14 west to Cedar Breaks National Monument. This erosional wonder's close proximity to Bryce and Zion National Parks keep it, unfortunately, almost anonymous with most visitors. Located on top of the Colorado Plateau it's often referred to as Grand Canyon Small. From here you can continue west to Cedar City and shoot south on Interstate 15. At Exit 40 you can turn left on Kolob Canyon Road and explore Zion's Kolob Canyon District. Or, you can continue to Exit 27, turn left on Route 17 and then follow to Route 9 and into the park from the west.

Or, for a faster option from Long Valley Junction, travel south to Mount Carmel Junction. Here, turn left on Route 9 and follow into Zion National Park 12 miles away.