The Skeleton Key

Is The Skeleton Key open right now?

Closure in the area

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

• Watchman Trail closed

  Park closure 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 23, 10:00 pm MDT · Source: NPS · Zion National Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit The Skeleton Key

Best months: April–June 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

   45° / 21°

   6 wet

2. Feb

   48° / 23°

   7 wet

3. Mar

   56° / 29°

   6 wet

4. Apr

   63° / 34°

   5 wet

5. May

   73° / 42°

   5 wet

6. Jun

   84° / 50°

   3 wet

7. Jul

   90° / 58°

   5 wet

8. Aug

   88° / 56°

   6 wet

9. Sep

   81° / 48°

   5 wet

10. Oct

    68° / 37°

    4 wet

11. Nov

    55° / 27°

    4 wet

12. Dec

    44° / 21°

    5 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at New Harmony, UT, 5.8 mi away at 5,167 ft. The station sits about 800 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.