Utah, home to the Mormon Church, is one of the most scenic states of the US, with mountains, plateaus, rock formations, and national parks spread across it.
You’d be surprised to know that the distance between Zion and Bryce is hardly 72.4 miles, which is even less than half the distance from Salt Lake City to Zion National Park.
If you decide to go straight to Bryce Canyon without stopping on the way, it takes almost 1 hour and 20 minutes.
We think not! Because Zion National Park itself requires several days for you to explore it fully.
This small village is a famous base camp that offers several activities for the tourists, like camping, fishing, hiking, swimming, boating, and hunting.
Back to Mount Carmel Byway, after leaving Duck Creek Village, you will witness an uphill drive amidst switchbacks and slick rocks with sweeping valleys as you make your way towards Bryce Canyon.
As you move on from the Checkerboard Mesa, you will reach the Mount Carmel Junction, where Highway 9 ends. At this stop, you can refuel your vehicle and grab a bite.