Switchbacks leading to Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel, USA

Gary Leverett

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USA Switchbacks leading to Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel

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View of the first of six hairpin turns leading to the Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel that provides access to the east side of Zion National Park.

Photography Tips

Use a wide angle lens. I used a 14mm for this shot.

Travel Information

From Canyon Junction in Zion National Park, drive east on SR-9 for about 1.5 miles to a shady pullout on the right side of the road. This just before a curve, so after checking for traffic, carefully cross the road to a wide spot on the side of the road where you can safely stand. There are four more hairpin turns beyond this spot before you reach the 1.1 mile long tunnel.

Spot Type Outdoor

Crowd Factor Nearly no other people

Best Timing All timings are equally good

Sunrise & Sunset 07:41 - 17:20 | current local time: 18:38

Photo Themes mountainscape

Locations Zion National Park

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