Zion–Mt. Carmel Highway (UT-9)

46 mi
Length
4
Verified stops
6,000 ft
High point
Scenic
Road type

Springdale to Mt. Carmel Junction, ~24 mi. Six steep switchbacks climbing out of Zion Canyon, then the historic 1.1-mile Zion–Mt. Carmel Tunnel (1930), then twisting slickrock past Checkerboard Mesa. Doable on a Road Glide but tight; watch for shuttle buses.

What you'll hit along the way.

Rider-verified stops, overlooks, fuel, and the corners worth knowing about — in the order you'll meet them.

Mile 10.0

Hurricane

A small Utah town at the western end of the route, offering services and a convenient starting point.

Mile 10.0

Maverik

Fuel stop in Hurricane before heading into the canyon country.

Mile 40.0

Pullout

A roadside viewpoint offering views of the surrounding red rock landscape.

Mile 45.0

Zion Mountain Ranch Trading Post

Fuel and supplies near the eastern end of the route, just outside Zion National Park.

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