Bryce → Zion (Springdale), UT

Around the tunnel, the long way to Zion

Weather: Hot desert below 4,000 ft, high 90s in Hurricane. Cooler in Zion canyon shade.

Stops, in order

The day

photo with care

Zion-Mt Carmel Tunnel, DON'T TAKE IT Caution

The 23-foot Airstream is wider than the 7'10" limit and taller than the 11'4" limit. Either pay for an NPS escort (timed, $15) OR, better, bypass entirely via Hurricane (US-89 south → I-15 south → SR-9 east). The bypass adds ~65 mi but spares the wait + risk.
scenic

Red Canyon (Dixie National Forest)

Drive-through red-rock canyon on US-89 south of Bryce. Pull out at the visitor center for a 15-min walk.
charge

St. George Supercharger

The bypass routes you here naturally. Lunch and top off.
sleep

Zion River Resort

Set up. Park shuttle from Springdale tomorrow morning if you want the canyon floor without the truck.

Charging plan

Tesla V3

St. George Supercharger

12+ stalls. Lunch + full charge before climbing back east into Zion.
EVgo

Hurricane UT, EVgo (backup)

Use if St. George stalls are full. Lower kW, sufficient for a 30-min top-up.

Photographs