Original Route

Is Original Route open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Zion National Park. It doesn't name Original Route, so check the source for the area it covers.

• Watchman Trail closed

  Park closure covering Zion National Park · NPS · Zion National Park

• Zion Mount Carmel Highway - One way traffic

  Park alert covering Zion National Park · NPS · Zion National Park

• Toxic cyanobacteria in rivers, streams, and pools

  Park alert covering Zion National Park · NPS · Zion National Park

• Large vehicle restrictions on Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway

  Park alert covering Zion National Park · NPS · Zion National Park

As of Oct 25, 10:00 pm MDT · Source: NPS · Zion National Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Original Route

Best months: April–May and September–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

1. Jan

   48° / 19°

2. Feb

   50° / 23°

3. Mar

   59° / 28°

4. Apr

   65° / 32°

5. May

   75° / 40°

6. Jun

   86° / 48°

7. Jul

   91° / 55°

8. Aug

   89° / 54°

9. Sep

   82° / 47°

10. Oct

    69° / 36°

11. Nov

    57° / 26°

12. Dec

    48° / 19°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Orderville, UT, 18.1 mi away at 5,460 ft. The station sits about 1,500 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.