Hiking Bryce/Zion/Moab in mid-June
I want to visit Bryce+Zion+Moab in mid-June. Is it a good time in terms of:
- weather
- crowd
- availability of trails (e.g. open but not too much water in trails)
Best Answer
- Weather: The hot season for Zion and Moab begins in May. By June, you can expect daily highs in the mid-90s F (30 C) and overnight lows around 60 F (15 C). Bryce is at a much higher elevation, so high temperatures will typically be around 75 F (23 C) and overnight lows around 45 F (7 C). In all three locations, you can expect dry weather and cloudless skies.
- Crowd: Almost all schools are out for the summer. You can expect large crowds of people in all three locations.
- Trail availability: South Utah is desert. You can expect the trails to be open and dry.
Is it a good time to visit? Only you can answer that.
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Is it too hot to hike Zion in June?
It all depends on your personal "too hot". We were in Zion at the end of June last year and it was just fine for us. We're from the South, though, so used to heat. The temps in Zion really didn't bother us much at all.Is June a good month to visit Zion National Park?
The Worst Time to Visit Zion National ParkIf you want to avoid the crowds, skip a trip in June or July, which both see over 500,000 monthly visitors. On the other end of the spectrum, you'll find solitude during the winter months but might also experience below-freezing nights, snow, and limited park access.Is Bryce Canyon crowded in June?
There is a reason why Bryce Canyon is busiest in the summer. The weather in June is spectacular. Warm, sunny days are followed by cool nights since Bryce Canyon is at a high elevation (8,000-9,100 feet). In June there are countless activities, trails to be hiked, and vistas to be marveled at.Is June a good time to hike the Narrows?
The Narrows is a popular hike through the knee-deep Virgin River. Due to cold water temperature and high water levels, the trail is closed in winter and spring. The best time to hike The Narrows is from late May to October, but watch out for summer thunderstorms that can cause deathly flash floods.Spending a WEEK roadtripping through Utah! Zion, Bryce, Arches \u0026 Moab
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Answer 2
Weather:
- As Mark had said, it can get very hot in Zion and Canyonlands and Arches (Moab area parks). Get an early start to your day. The light is spectacular on the red rocks early in the morning.
Crowds
Most visitors never go much farther than a few feet from the parking lot. Ask a ranger at the visitor center for recommendations on less crowded trails.
Go to less visited but equally scenic sections of the parks - Kolub Canyon in Zion, Needles section of Canyonlands or Dead Horse State Park, etc. The Fiery Furnace in Arches is only accessible on a ranger walk or with a permit. Not going to be crowded.
Trail availability
- Trails should all be open but it is always a good idea to ask a ranger at the visitor center for recommendations on difficulty etc.
Other suggestions:
Check the visitor center for the schedule of ranger walks and hikes. They are free and usually excellent.
Take a jet boat tour of the Colorado River from Moab.
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