Zion–Mount Carmel Tunnel
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A historic 1.1-mile road tunnel in Zion National Park with six galleries offering impressive views.

📜 The 1.1-mile Zion–Mount Carmel Tunnel is a historic road tunnel and civil engineering landmark within Zion National Park.
🔍 Part of the National Register of Historic Places, it features six galleries offering light, air, and scenic views, and connects Zion, Bryce Canyon, and Grand Canyon National Parks.

Why Go

✨ Admire impressive civil engineering and this historic structure from 1930. 🏞️ Glimpse fantastic scenery through tunnel galleries.
🛣️ Provides a direct route between Zion, Bryce Canyon, and Grand Canyon National Parks.

Why Avoid

🚫 Bicycles and pedestrians are prohibited.
⚠️ Oversized vehicles require a fee and one-way traffic control, which may cause potential delays.

Tips

🚗 Standard vehicles can use the tunnel 24/7. 👮 Ranger-controlled one-way traffic for oversized vehicles operates with limited hours during "Secret Season".
🅿️ Note that original parking places in the galleries are no longer available due to accidents.

Cost

💰 Oversized vehicles (above a certain size) pay a $15 fee.

Hours

🕒 Open 24/7 for standard vehicles; oversized vehicles have restricted hours.

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