Zion–Mt. Carmel Highway (UT-9)
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.
Hurricane
A small Utah town at the western end of the route, offering services and a convenient starting point.
Maverik
Fuel stop in Hurricane before heading into the canyon country.
Pullout
A roadside viewpoint offering views of the surrounding red rock landscape.
Zion Mountain Ranch Trading Post
Fuel and supplies near the eastern end of the route, just outside Zion National Park.
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