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Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 37 attractions in Zion National Park
Traveller Description: A spectacular entry into Zion National Park that consists of a 1.1-mile long tunnel and a highway that slowly winds down from a high plateau.
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Attraction type: Scenic drive
Activities: Driving
Address: Zion National Park, UT

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5 of 5 stars
California
9 Oct 2009

Zion National Park is beautiful durning every season. In the spring with the rains and the new wildflowers blooming. There is new life everywhere. You will find doe's and their baby fawns all through the park. In the summer with the thunderstorms, the rain makes natural waterfalls down the rock faces. The rocks change color when they are wet, many... more

23 Jul 2009

I was surprised to read all the negative comments about the tunnel. The time savings using the tunnel is priceless. The construction history is also amazing. more

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1 of 5 stars
Rotterdam, The Netherlands
6 Jul 2009

You would think that 25 bucks per vehicle would allow the park administration to install some lights in this tunnel. more

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5 of 5 stars
Austin, MN
3 Apr 2009
1
person found this review helpful

This area of Utah is absolutely beautiful, however, I was driving my parent's van so I was watching the road and trying to view the beauty. The first tunnel was not too bad and I didn't realize that the other one was so looooooooooooong! I suffer from claustrophbia and everytime I saw light I thought I was going to see... more

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5 of 5 stars
Nashville, TN
12 Oct 2008
1
person found this review helpful

Having been through the tunnel at least 5 times over the years, it never ceases to impress. I have distinct memories (and my Dad's film record) of visiting in the late 1950's and stopping to get out at each of the windows, and take in the view. THAT was impressive, even to a small child. My memories lingered and were... more

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1 of 5 stars
Nebraska
8 Jul 2008

One short tunnel was fun but the long, over a mile long, dark, narrow tunnel was not fun and downright claustrophobic! My daughter and I HATED it. My husband, who doesn't mind these things, did say it was starting to get to him before we finally got out of it. If you are afraid of heights or claustrophic......stay away from... more

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5 of 5 stars
Phoenix, Arizona
2 Aug 2007
4
people found this review helpful

As far as tunnels go, this was a great experience! Fantastic views before, cutouts along the way with a quick glimpses of the gorgeous scenery that is Zion and a fabolous view at the end. Hwy 9 is beautiful on its own but this tunnel adds an extra treat! This tunnel just keeps going and going. I was lucky to... more

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3 of 5 stars
Baltimore, Maryland
2 Jul 2007
6
people found this review helpful

This is a pretty neat tunnel on the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway inside the park that goes through the canyon wall. Its long and kind of narrow but it has several windows, which you can see out into the canyon. At the east end of the tunnel are places to park if you want to take a picture of the tunnel.... more

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5 of 5 stars
Chandler, Arizona
24 May 2006
4
people found this review helpful

My family and I absolutely loved it. It was the most wonderful trip in the world. I traveled a lot as a child and have never seen anything so amazing in my 39 years of life. I have been from coast to coast and this was a wonderful experience that I am glad that I got to share with my... more

30 Apr 2004
8
people found this review helpful

I personally believe that you miss the majesty of Zion National Park if you fail to enter from the tunnel. The views when you enter the park are stunning however the view when you exit the tunnel and look down into the Zion Valley are breathtaking at least. Understand that due to campers etc. this tunnel has become only 1... more

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