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About The Zion Mount Carmel Tunnel

The Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel
Construction of the 1.1 mile Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel began in the late 1920's and was completed in 1930. At the time that the tunnel was dedicated, on July 4, 1930, it was the longest tunnel of its type in the United States. The purpose of the building the Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel (and the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway) was to create direct access to Bryce Canyon and Grand Canyon from Zion National Park.

Long landmark tunnel cut through red sandstone cliffs, the gateway to Zion National Park.

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on Sun Mar 12 2023
Incredible engineering feat. The adits also are incredible.
on Sat Mar 11 2023
Wow!! The park is breathtaking! It was quiet but not crowded when we went. The narrows were a hike with dry suites, emerald pool hike and canyon rim.
on Thu Feb 23 2023
This is truly a must experience. If you like Disneyland s Cars Land , well, drive this and you ll see the foundational model for the ride. This tunnel is just a marvel, and so cool to drive. It s narrow, and you better pay attention. But enjoy it, love the peekaboo outlooks (necessary for air regulation and amazing views), and yes, honk and enjoy ... see more
on Sun Feb 19 2023
One of my favorite places at Zion NP is the drive down to the canyon after this tunnel
on Tue Jan 17 2023
Let s face it tunnels are cool
on Sun Jan 01 2023
Drive to the east entrance Take that trail Very little foot traffic
on Tue Dec 27 2022
It very dark in but there is some hole that has light Also I forgot to take pictures on my phone
on Mon Dec 26 2022
Beautiful place to visit There is something beautiful to see around every turn Kids enjoyed playing in the snow
on Sat Dec 17 2022
Awesome tunnel unlike anything I ve seen before Love the little arched windows carved into the tunnel Each one has a beautiful view of the canyon outside We visited in Dec so there was almost no traffic or wait time Oversized vehicles do require all oncoming traffic to stop and we did see that happen as we were walking to the canyon overloo... see more
on Sat Dec 03 2022
The tunnel is fantastic, but Wile E. Coyote might not like it
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