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Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel, Zion National Park

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Designed to link a few of the country's most famous national parks, Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel still serves today as a convenient shortcut through otherwise-solid rock. Finished in 1930, the 1.7 km (1.1 mi) tunnel provides you with access to the Grand Canyon and Bryce Canyon directly from Zion National Park. Drive through the tunnel and you'll emerge on the other side from a solid rock face, chiseled out of the mountain itself. Keep in mind that larger vehicles must give prior notice to the tunnel operators, as they can only run through the tunnel at certain organized times. Make Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel a centerpiece of your Zion National Park vacation itinerary, and find what else is worth visiting using our Zion National Park holiday planner.

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Tan Q

We drove through this tunnel on our way to the Escalante from Hurricane after our visiting to the Zion NP. The tunnel is quite long and dark inside. Before driving in, the officer will give you a stic... more »
Rich B

Make sure you Duck! The tunnel is 1.1 miles long and it's dark. It's a tunnel! What did you expect?!? more »
ChrBrd

Part of the scenic drive and impressive engineering amidst beautiful mountain landscapes. Very much worth your while. more »

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