We are staying in Springdale two nights. Going to do the shuttle scenic drive our first day. The next day we will be heading to Bryce... Do we have to enter into the "Park South Entrance" to get on the Zion~Mount Carmel Hwy/Hwy 9? We want to hike the Canyon Overlook Trail on our way out that second day....hope to find parking. Does any one bother you if you park on the shoulder?

hi, if we drive to the Canyon overlook trail from the Zion visitor center, then after hiking the trail, should we continue to drive to the East entrance? is there any scenic view to see along the drive from canyon overlook trail to the East entrance? as we live in the West part of the Zion national park, so if we drive to the East entrance, we will need to drive back the whole way to our hotel, so I want to know is it worth to drive to East entrance? or we can turn back after hiking the Canyon overlook trail, no need to drive further east? thanks.

Im arriving at Zion on Tuesday 9th April with a young family (daughter is 5). I want to walk Emerald Pools and Canyon Overlook Trail in the morning then go to Bryce in the afternoon. Which walk in Zion should l do first (given possible parking difficulties at Canyon Overlook)? Thanks