Zion – Mount Carmel Highway, highway in Washington and Kane counties in Utah, United States
Zion-Mount Carmel Highway is a historic road that winds through dramatic cliff landscapes between two main points. The route passes through narrow canyons and alongside distinctive rock formations, connecting the park area with the higher plateau region.
This road was built in the 1920s as a connecting route and showcases the ambitious engineering of its era. It cuts through rock walls with a tunnel and is now recognized as a historic landmark for its technical accomplishment.
Vehicles can travel this road year-round, though the tunnel is low and large or wide vehicles may not fit through. Plan extra time to drive the curves and stop at viewpoints along the way.
The famous tunnel here was originally lit with headlights to help drivers see the entrance and exit. Nowadays, large windows in the tunnel offer surprising views of the surrounding canyon during your drive.
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