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    Arches National Park to Zion National Park – Experience Utah’s Amazing National Parks

    Experience the wonder of the American West with an amazing road trip that will take you from Arches National Park to Zion National Park. This iconic journey features some of the most spectacular scenery in the USA. If you love Western movies, this is the drive for you!

    Explore Arches National Park 

    Before you set off on the trip, you must take the time to discover the wonders of Arches National Park. As the name suggests, this park is best known for its unique rock formations. There are over 2,000 rock arches throughout the park. Visitors can also marvel at the famous Balanced Rock and the Delicate Arch, as well as the huge mesas and massive rock cliffs such as the Courthouse Towers and the Three Gossips. Take the Arches Scenic Drive, and you’ll see everything this incredible national park offers. Make sure to stop off at La Sal Mountains viewpoint!

    Beginning Your Journey to Zion National Park

    Driving from Arches National Park to Zion National Park is roughly 351 miles and should take you about five and a half hours if you go without stopping. However, that means you’ll miss some fantastic attractions along the way! Less than an hour from Arches National Park is the John Wesley Powell River History Museum in Green River. This fascinating museum contains exhibits of Powell’s expeditions throughout the Green River and Colorado River areas. When you’ve finished taking in the John Wesley Powell River History Museum, you can head out to the Crystal Geyser in Green River and experience one of the area’s most scenic locations. A little further down the road from Green River lies the Black Dragon Canyon viewpoint. This is a great place to stop off and stretch your legs and enjoy the breathtaking scenery.

    Getting from Green River to Zion National Park

    Mystic Hot Springs is where you will be headed next, a peaceful spot rich in natural beauty. You can enjoy a soak in a hot or cool tub full of rejuvenating mineral water. Afterward, you can check out Fremont Indian State Park and Museum, just a few miles down the road. Stop for some refreshments at The Creamery in Beaver and sample delicious homemade ice cream, gourmet foods, sweet honey, and exquisite cheeses from local producers. Take a detour off the I-15 to see some of the best-kept Native American petroglyphs in the country at Parowan Gap. Get back behind the wheel for another half hour, and you can rest up at Cedar City, the largest city in Iron County. From Cedar City, you’ve got a little over an hour to go before you hit Zion National Park. Many travelers choose to stop off and take in the Kolob Canyons before they venture into Zion National Park.

    Your Destination - Zion National Park

    It’s hard not to be impressed by the sheer majesty of Zion National Park. Coming up the Mount Carmel Highway is one of the most gorgeous driving experiences in the USA. During your visit, make sure to see the Checkerboard Mesa and hike the Canyon Overlook Trail. Zion National Park will surely be an experience you’ll remember forever. Make your trip from Arches National Park to Zion National Park enjoyable with the car hire services from Fox. You can rent any type of vehicle you desire quickly, easily, and for less than you might expect with Fox. Make your trip from Arches National Park to Zion National Park enjoyable with the car hire services from Fox!