- Waterproof - Tear-Resistant - Topographic Map Zion was officially established as a national
park in 1919. One of only two scenic rivers in Utah runs through the park and over 84% of the
park's land is designated as wilderness. Visitors can experience a variety of activities in the
park from front-country camping and biking on roadways to wilderness hiking backpacking
canyoneering river trips and stargazing. The park ranges in elevation from 3 666 to 8 726
feet and supports a wide assortment of plants and animal life like ponderosa pines and desert
reptiles. The Zion National Park Day Hikes Topographic Map Guide contains detailed maps for 15
of Zion's finest day hikes. It includes well-known hikes and some off-the-beaten-path trails.
They range from easy strolls to strenuous climbs selected to give you a sampling of all the
park has to offer. Together they cover almost 100 miles of adventures. One-third of the
selected hikes are less than 4 miles long two-thirds are less than 7 miles and two hikes are
longer than 11 miles long. Each of the 15 maps include directions to the trailhead the total
distance to complete the hike and an estimate of the degree of difficulty. Also provided are
elevations of key points on the trail an elevation profile for the hike and a calculation of
the hike's total elevation gain. Concise trail descriptions will help you find the hikes that
best suit your interests conditioning and available time. Every Trails Illustrated map is
printed on Backcountry Tough waterproof tear-resistant paper. A full UTM grid is printed on
the map to aid with GPS navigation. Every map purchase helps support the National Geographic
Society an impact driven nonprofit organization with global reach that uses the power of
science exploration education and storytelling to illuminate and protect the wonder of our
world. Map Scale = 1:31 680 Folded Size = 4.25 x 9.38
