Canyon Junction
Where the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive and the Zion Mount Carmel Highway split.
Plan Around Canyon Junction
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Canyon Junction Details
The Zion Canyon Scenic Drive and the Zion Mount Carmel Highway split at Canyon Junction, which also serves as the trailhead of the popular Pa'rus Trail. The Zion Canyon Scenic Drive continues north along the Virgin River, while the Zion Mount Carmel Highway heads out toward the East Entrance of the park.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
Zion Canyon
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Canyon Junction
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Canyon Junction
The Zion Canyon Scenic Drive and the Zion Mount Carmel Highway split here.
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Zion-Mount Carmel Highway
Links the park's east and south entrances.
0.6 mi away
Crawford Arch
A wind-carved natural arch reaching out from Bridge Mountain.
