Trail Conditions
User-reported conditions for hiking trails and backcountry areas. Help fellow hikers by sharing what you see on the trail.
40 conditions found
Fryingpan Creek Bridge Replacement Project: Traffic and Trail Impacts
InformationalVerifiedStarting September 28, 2026, parking at the Summerland Trailhead will be unavailable on either side of Fryingpan Creek Bridge due to construction through 2029. Access to Summerland remains open via the Wonderland Trail with limited parking at White River Campground. Expect traffic delays of up to 30 minutes due to one-lane traffic on White River Road while it remains open for the season. --- Source: NPS Alerts (mora) | Alert ID: CB5AE302-9DA5-48D9-81D9-4998F5807010 | https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/park-construction.htm/#fryingpan-creek-bridge
Fryingpan Creek Bridge Replacement Project: Traffic and Trail Impacts
InformationalVerifiedStarting September 28, 2026, parking at the Summerland Trailhead will be unavailable on either side of Fryingpan Creek Bridge due to construction through 2029. Access to Summerland remains open via the Wonderland Trail with limited parking at White River Campground. Expect traffic delays of up to 30 minutes due to one-lane traffic on White River Road while it remains open for the season. --- Source: NPS Alerts (mora) | Alert ID: CB5AE302-9DA5-48D9-81D9-4998F5807010 | https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/park-construction.htm/#fryingpan-creek-bridge
Fryingpan Creek Bridge Replacement Project: Traffic and Trail Impacts
InformationalVerifiedStarting September 28, 2026, parking at the Summerland Trailhead will be unavailable on either side of Fryingpan Creek Bridge due to construction through 2029. Access to Summerland remains open via the Wonderland Trail with limited parking at White River Campground. Expect traffic delays of up to 30 minutes due to one-lane traffic on White River Road while it remains open for the season. --- Source: NPS Alerts (mora) | Alert ID: CB5AE302-9DA5-48D9-81D9-4998F5807010 | https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/park-construction.htm/#fryingpan-creek-bridge
Dome Fire causing minor operational impacts
InformationalVerifiedThe Dome Fire is burning in the wilderness northeast of Wawona, resulting in a few trail closures. Smoky conditions are possible, with unhealthy air quality in some places at some times.. --- Source: NPS Alerts (yose) | Alert ID: 7FB2991F-FED2-4E87-8002-B4BADAD2749F
Dome Fire causing minor operational impacts
InformationalVerifiedThe Dome Fire is burning in the wilderness northeast of Wawona, resulting in a few trail closures. Smoky conditions are possible, with unhealthy air quality in some places at some times.. --- Source: NPS Alerts (yose) | Alert ID: 7FB2991F-FED2-4E87-8002-B4BADAD2749F
Dome Fire causing minor operational impacts
InformationalVerifiedThe Dome Fire is burning in the wilderness northeast of Wawona, resulting in a few trail closures. Smoky conditions are possible, with unhealthy air quality in some places at some times.. --- Source: NPS Alerts (yose) | Alert ID: 7FB2991F-FED2-4E87-8002-B4BADAD2749F
Dome Fire causing minor operational impacts
InformationalVerifiedThe Dome Fire is burning in the wilderness northeast of Wawona, resulting in a few trail closures. Smoky conditions are possible, with unhealthy air quality in some places at some times.. --- Source: NPS Alerts (yose) | Alert ID: 7FB2991F-FED2-4E87-8002-B4BADAD2749F
Dome Fire causing minor operational impacts
InformationalVerifiedThe Dome Fire is burning in the wilderness northeast of Wawona, resulting in a few trail closures. Smoky conditions are possible, with unhealthy air quality in some places at some times.. --- Source: NPS Alerts (yose) | Alert ID: 7FB2991F-FED2-4E87-8002-B4BADAD2749F
Dome Fire causing minor operational impacts
InformationalVerifiedThe Dome Fire is burning in the wilderness northeast of Wawona, resulting in a few trail closures. Smoky conditions are possible, with unhealthy air quality in some places at some times.. --- Source: NPS Alerts (yose) | Alert ID: 7FB2991F-FED2-4E87-8002-B4BADAD2749F
Dome Fire causing minimal impacts
InformationalVerifiedThe Dome Fire is burning in the wilderness northeast of Wawona, resulting in a few trail closures. Smoky conditions are possible. --- Source: NPS Alerts (yose) | Alert ID: D313BAC1-7AAA-4E74-B068-FBE04861C68D
Dome Fire causing minimal impacts
InformationalVerifiedThe Dome Fire is burning in the wilderness northeast of Wawona, resulting in a few trail closures. Smoky conditions are possible. --- Source: NPS Alerts (yose) | Alert ID: D313BAC1-7AAA-4E74-B068-FBE04861C68D
Dome Fire causing minimal impacts
InformationalVerifiedThe Dome Fire is burning in the wilderness northeast of Wawona, resulting in a few trail closures. Smoky conditions are possible. --- Source: NPS Alerts (yose) | Alert ID: D313BAC1-7AAA-4E74-B068-FBE04861C68D
Dome Fire causing minimal impacts
InformationalVerifiedThe Dome Fire is burning in the wilderness northeast of Wawona, resulting in a few trail closures. Smoky conditions are possible. --- Source: NPS Alerts (yose) | Alert ID: D313BAC1-7AAA-4E74-B068-FBE04861C68D
Dome Fire causing minimal impacts
InformationalVerifiedThe Dome Fire is burning in the wilderness northeast of Wawona, resulting in a few trail closures. Smoky conditions are possible. --- Source: NPS Alerts (yose) | Alert ID: D313BAC1-7AAA-4E74-B068-FBE04861C68D
Please park legally and responsibly
InformationalVerifiedZion has limited parking. Once parking spaces in Zion are full, visitors should park in Springdale. Please park only in designated spaces. Vehicles parked outside of designated spaces are subject to citation and towing. --- Source: NPS Alerts (zion) | Alert ID: 0EA570B2-2FF0-4B33-AD3A-1313385965A0 | https://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/traffic.htm#parking
Fire restrictions are in effect
InformationalVerifiedCampfires are only allowed in designated fire rings at Watchman Campground, South Campground, and Lava Point Campground. Smoking near vegetation is not allowed. Fireworks are never allowed within the park. --- Source: NPS Alerts (zion) | Alert ID: 4F7A97F4-90C4-44BE-A2D0-B0B6C19E6AB4
Fire restrictions are in effect
InformationalVerifiedCampfires are only allowed in designated fire rings at Watchman Campground, South Campground, and Lava Point Campground. Smoking near vegetation is not allowed. Fireworks are never allowed within the park. --- Source: NPS Alerts (zion) | Alert ID: 4F7A97F4-90C4-44BE-A2D0-B0B6C19E6AB4
Fire restrictions are in effect
InformationalVerifiedCampfires are only allowed in designated fire rings at Watchman Campground, South Campground, and Lava Point Campground. Smoking near vegetation is not allowed. Fireworks are never allowed within the park. --- Source: NPS Alerts (zion) | Alert ID: 4F7A97F4-90C4-44BE-A2D0-B0B6C19E6AB4
Fire restrictions are in effect
InformationalVerifiedCampfires are only allowed in designated fire rings at Watchman Campground, South Campground, and Lava Point Campground. Smoking near vegetation is not allowed. Fireworks are never allowed within the park. --- Source: NPS Alerts (zion) | Alert ID: 4F7A97F4-90C4-44BE-A2D0-B0B6C19E6AB4
Fire restrictions are in effect
InformationalVerifiedCampfires are only allowed in designated fire rings at Watchman Campground, South Campground, and Lava Point Campground. Smoking near vegetation is not allowed. Fireworks are never allowed within the park. --- Source: NPS Alerts (zion) | Alert ID: 4F7A97F4-90C4-44BE-A2D0-B0B6C19E6AB4
Fire restrictions are in effect
InformationalVerifiedCampfires are only allowed in designated fire rings at Watchman Campground, South Campground, and Lava Point Campground. Smoking near vegetation is not allowed. Fireworks are never allowed within the park. --- Source: NPS Alerts (zion) | Alert ID: 4F7A97F4-90C4-44BE-A2D0-B0B6C19E6AB4
Fire restrictions are in effect
InformationalVerifiedCampfires are only allowed in designated fire rings at Watchman Campground, South Campground, and Lava Point Campground. Smoking near vegetation is not allowed. Fireworks are never allowed within the park. --- Source: NPS Alerts (zion) | Alert ID: 4F7A97F4-90C4-44BE-A2D0-B0B6C19E6AB4
Fire restrictions are in effect
InformationalVerifiedCampfires are only allowed in designated fire rings at Watchman Campground, South Campground, and Lava Point Campground. Smoking near vegetation is not allowed. Fireworks are never allowed within the park. --- Source: NPS Alerts (zion) | Alert ID: 4F7A97F4-90C4-44BE-A2D0-B0B6C19E6AB4
Fire restrictions are in effect
InformationalVerifiedCampfires are only allowed in designated fire rings at Watchman Campground, South Campground, and Lava Point Campground. Smoking near vegetation is not allowed. Fireworks are never allowed within the park. --- Source: NPS Alerts (zion) | Alert ID: 4F7A97F4-90C4-44BE-A2D0-B0B6C19E6AB4
Road Construction on Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway
InformationalVerifiedNighttime closures of the Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel are expected between 9/21 and 9/30. When active, closures will last from 9 pm to 6 am. Check for active delays and closures on the Utah Department of Transportation website linked below. For alternative routes, visit zionarea.udot.utah.gov. --- Source: NPS Alerts (zion) | Alert ID: 11D4FE10-5EBD-40C8-A4C0-ED6EDE859C99 | https://udotinput.utah.gov/ziontechnology
Road Construction on Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway
InformationalVerifiedNighttime closures of the Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel are expected between 9/21 and 9/30. When active, closures will last from 9 pm to 6 am. Check for active delays and closures on the Utah Department of Transportation website linked below. For alternative routes, visit zionarea.udot.utah.gov. --- Source: NPS Alerts (zion) | Alert ID: 11D4FE10-5EBD-40C8-A4C0-ED6EDE859C99 | https://udotinput.utah.gov/ziontechnology
Fire restrictions are in effect
InformationalVerifiedCampfires are only allowed in designated fire rings at Watchman Campground, South Campground, and Lava Point Campground. Smoking near vegetation is not allowed. Fireworks are never allowed within the park. --- Source: NPS Alerts (zion) | Alert ID: 4F7A97F4-90C4-44BE-A2D0-B0B6C19E6AB4 | https://www.nps.gov/zion/learn/news/zion-national-park-rescinds-stage-2-fire-restrictions-resumes-year-round-fire-restrictions.htm
Fire restrictions are in effect
InformationalVerifiedCampfires are only allowed in designated fire rings at Watchman Campground, South Campground, and Lava Point Campground. Smoking near vegetation is not allowed. Fireworks are never allowed within the park. --- Source: NPS Alerts (zion) | Alert ID: 4F7A97F4-90C4-44BE-A2D0-B0B6C19E6AB4 | https://www.nps.gov/zion/learn/news/zion-national-park-rescinds-stage-2-fire-restrictions-resumes-year-round-fire-restrictions.htm
Please park legally and responsibly
InformationalVerifiedZion has limited parking. Once parking spaces in Zion are full, visitors should park in Springdale. Please park only in designated spaces. Vehicles parked outside of designated spaces are subject to citation and towing. --- Source: NPS Alerts (zion) | Alert ID: 0EA570B2-2FF0-4B33-AD3A-1313385965A0 | https://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/traffic.htm#parking
Fire restrictions are in effect
InformationalVerifiedCampfires are only allowed in designated fire rings at Watchman Campground, South Campground, and Lava Point Campground. Smoking near vegetation is not allowed. Fireworks are never allowed within the park. --- Source: NPS Alerts (zion) | Alert ID: 4F7A97F4-90C4-44BE-A2D0-B0B6C19E6AB4
Your GPS May Be Wrong
InformationalVerifiedThere are five entrances to the park. GPS may take you to the wrong entrance or attempt to follow the most direct route, which could lead to closed gates. It can take hours to reroute to the correct entrance. Check directions & maps, not just your GPS. --- Source: NPS Alerts (mora) | Alert ID: A0418840-9080-4171-A0B3-EEAD9DB106EC | https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/directions.htm
Your GPS May Be Wrong
InformationalVerifiedThere are five entrances to the park. GPS may take you to the wrong entrance or attempt to follow the most direct route, which could lead to closed gates. It can take hours to reroute to the correct entrance. Check directions & maps, not just your GPS. --- Source: NPS Alerts (mora) | Alert ID: A0418840-9080-4171-A0B3-EEAD9DB106EC | https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/directions.htm
Your GPS May Be Wrong
InformationalVerifiedThere are five entrances to the park. GPS may take you to the wrong entrance or attempt to follow the most direct route, which could lead to closed gates. It can take hours to reroute to the correct entrance. Check directions & maps, not just your GPS. --- Source: NPS Alerts (mora) | Alert ID: A0418840-9080-4171-A0B3-EEAD9DB106EC | https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/directions.htm
Expect long lines at entrances on weekends.
InformationalVerifiedLengthy delays are likely at the southwest park entrance on SR706 on weekends. Check Google Maps for backup (represented by the orange/red line) at link below. Please do not block driveways or roads while in line outside the park. --- Source: NPS Alerts (mora) | Alert ID: 47FB46E0-9B49-4116-A527-C0FE070F96FA | https://t.co/JZaIRxjnp7
Expect long lines at entrances on weekends.
InformationalVerifiedLengthy delays are likely at the southwest park entrance on SR706 on weekends. Check Google Maps for backup (represented by the orange/red line) at link below. Please do not block driveways or roads while in line outside the park. --- Source: NPS Alerts (mora) | Alert ID: 47FB46E0-9B49-4116-A527-C0FE070F96FA | https://t.co/JZaIRxjnp7
Expect long lines at entrances on weekends.
InformationalVerifiedLengthy delays are likely at the southwest park entrance on SR706 on weekends. Check Google Maps for backup (represented by the orange/red line) at link below. Please do not block driveways or roads while in line outside the park. --- Source: NPS Alerts (mora) | Alert ID: 47FB46E0-9B49-4116-A527-C0FE070F96FA | https://t.co/JZaIRxjnp7
Ohanapecosh Campground area closed for construction in 2026.
InformationalVerifiedThe entire Ohanapecosh Campground area is CLOSED for the duration of the construction project, including all campsites, visitor center, restrooms, picnic area, & Ohanapecosh river access. --- Source: NPS Alerts (mora) | Alert ID: EAB6278E-32F7-4DF0-B6D2-C3EFAAB3B897 | https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/park-construction.htm
Ohanapecosh Campground area closed for construction in 2026.
InformationalVerifiedThe entire Ohanapecosh Campground area is CLOSED for the duration of the construction project, including all campsites, visitor center, restrooms, picnic area, & Ohanapecosh river access. --- Source: NPS Alerts (mora) | Alert ID: EAB6278E-32F7-4DF0-B6D2-C3EFAAB3B897 | https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/park-construction.htm
Ohanapecosh Campground area closed for construction in 2026.
InformationalVerifiedThe entire Ohanapecosh Campground area is CLOSED for the duration of the construction project, including all campsites, visitor center, restrooms, picnic area, & Ohanapecosh river access. --- Source: NPS Alerts (mora) | Alert ID: EAB6278E-32F7-4DF0-B6D2-C3EFAAB3B897 | https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/park-construction.htm
Trip-planning tips for 2026
InformationalVerifiedPlanning to visit Canyonlands this year? To ensure the best experience, please anticipate potentially long wait times at the entrance station. If overlook or trailhead parking is full, plan to return a little later. Please avoid parking on vegetation and roadways to help preserve this beautiful place for everyone to enjoy. --- Source: NPS Alerts (cany) | Alert ID: 540965D2-AFA0-42F8-886C-5E39A2E5A274