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. Using our world travel planner, Zion National Park attractions like Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel can form part of a personalized travel itinerary.
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A must do! Your head will be on a swivel at the sights to experience. A great way to see jaw dropping vistas. Just go do it! If you are in the area what are you waiting for?
A must do! Your head will be on a swivel at the sights to experience. A great way to see jaw dropping vistas. Just go do it! If you are in the area what are you waiting for? more »
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The Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel is an historic tunnel that is on the east side of Zion National Park shortly after the east entrance to the park. Highway 9 comes into the park and passes through the...
The Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel is an historic tunnel that is on the east side of Zion National Park shortly after the east entrance to the park. Highway 9 comes into the park and passes through the... more »
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