6 days in Springdale & Flagstaff Itinerary

Located just outside Zion National Park, Springdale's 600 residents welcome thousands of visitors a year to their tiny town.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Sun): hike along Zion Rock & Mountain Guides, admire the sheer force of Lower Pine Creek Waterfall, take in the exciting artwork at LaFave Gallery, get a taste of the local shopping with Worthington Gallery, then view the masterpieces at David J West Gallery, and finally shop like a local with Sorella Gallery.

To find maps, photos, reviews, and tourist information, read our Springdale itinerary site .

Montreal, Canada to Springdale is an approximately 12-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Montreal to Springdale. While traveling from Montreal, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Springdale, ranging from highs of 19°C to lows of -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sun) to allow time to drive to Flagstaff.

Sitting at an elevation of 2,135 m (7,000 ft) and just a short trip from the Grand Canyon and other natural wonders, the city of Flagstaff attracts outdoor enthusiasts from around the world.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Yaki Point and Photography Tours. Take a break from the city and head to Yavapai Point and Snoopy Rock. Get out of town with these interesting Flagstaff side-trips: Sedona (Brin's Mesa Trail & Little Horse Trail), Powell Point (in Grand Canyon National Park) and Page Springs Cellars (in Cornville). The adventure continues: trek along Fatman's Loop Trail and admire the masterpieces at West of the Moon Gallery.

For ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Flagstaff travel site .

Drive from Springdale to Flagstaff in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or do a combination of shuttle and bus. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Springdale in November: highs in Flagstaff hover around 13°C, while lows dip to -4°C. You will have some time to spend on the 7th (Thu) before leaving for home.