Tunnel in Zion National Park

Tunnel

Built over a three-year period ending in 1930.

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Tunnel Details

This 1.1-mile Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel was blasted out of the native Zion sandstone over a three-year period ending in 1930. The tunnel is considered one of the park's manmade wonders, but the road is narrow and curving, so RVs and other big vehicles require an escort to pass safely through the tunnel.

Difficulty

Low

Distance

N/A

Estimated time

Region

East Side

Nearby Parks Around Tunnel

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1.8 mi away

Zion

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Bryce Canyon

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Grand Canyon

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119.0 mi away

Capitol Reef

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139.8 mi away

Great Basin

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191.7 mi away

Canyonlands

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Tunnel

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0.1 mi away

Great Arch

An indentation in the canyon's sandstone walls.

0.1 mi away

Great Arch

An indentation in the canyon's sandstone walls.

0.7 mi away

Zion-Mount Carmel Highway

Links the park's east and south entrances.

0.7 mi away

Canyon Overlook

One of the best places to see the sunrise.

0.7 mi away

The Great Arch

One of the most frequently viewed natural arches.