closure in Zion

anyone have a link to the current closures in Zion. All i can find is a link from march 2012.

Thanks

nps.gov/zion/parknews/2013-…

From the NPS website:

Cliff Closures
Below are the routes (including maps) that are closed beginning on March 1, 2013.

Angels Landing
Cable Mountain (Opened on April 18, 2013)
The Great White Throne (Opened on April 18, 2013)
Mt. Isaac (in Court of the Patriarchs)
The Sentinel
Mountain of the Sun
North Twin Brother
Tunnel Wall
The East Temple
Mount Spry
The Streaked Wall
Mount Kinesava
Middle Fork of Taylor Creek

This link (same as Ryan's list) appears to have the most updated info: nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/…

Looks like they haven't got around to updating the closures page yet. Check the peak-specific pdf map for detail on the exact closure regions. Some aspects are still open.

They also haven't bothered updating their entry price either. The website says $12 per person to walk in, but plan on forking over $25 to an unsympathetic ranger. I was told that information on the website is "not reliable"; however, when you call their phone number a recorded message directs you to look at their website.

Sorry for the off-topic rant.

Daniel Winder wrote:They also haven't bothered updating their entry price either. The website says $12 per person to walk in, but plan on forking over $25 to an unsympathetic ranger.

$25 for a walk-in?!? That's a scam given that a single private vehicle entry fee allows up to 15 people.

Daniel Winder wrote:They also haven't bothered updating their entry price either. The website says $12 per person to walk in, but plan on forking over $25 to an unsympathetic ranger. I was told that information on the website is "not reliable"; however, when you call their phone number a recorded message directs you to look at their website. Sorry for the off-topic rant.

The American government at its best.

The Headache (at the Tunnel Wall) is still open though surprisingly. Everything to the right of that and up to Kung Fu amphitheater is closed. In case you were wondering. I'd pay 25$ to climb that route.

Daniel, I asked the Zion E entrance ranger today. He said that it's still $12 for a walk-in pass. Agree that per person that's high versus $25 for a van with 10 people but it's not $25.

fossana wrote:Daniel, I asked the Zion E entrance ranger today. He said that it's still $12 for a walk-in pass. Agree that per person that's high versus $25 for a van with 10 people but it's not $25.

I walked in from the movie theater parking lot on the morning of April 6. The ranger at the pay station that gave me the above information was a heavyset middle age woman. When I asked if she would be willing to let me in for $12, her answer was a flat no. Maybe I got ripped off, I don't know.
I guess I was a little sore about the situation because the funds were tight and it meant no celebratory post climb beer.

Regardless, tons of spectacular climbing open and it's not even too hot yet.

Daniel Winder wrote: I walked in from the movie theater parking lot on the morning of April 6. The ranger at the pay station that gave me the above information was a heavyset middle age woman. When I asked if she would be willing to let me in for $12, her answer was a flat no.

Weird, I would file a complaint at the park office if you haven't already. Sorry that happened.

I just got off the phone with Mindy in Zion National Park. She wasn't able to give a straight answer right away about how much walking in to the park costs. After putting me on hold for 5 minutes she returned and stated that anyone walking in from the Springdale entrance would be charged $25 despite what the website says.

Daniel Winder wrote:I just got off the phone with Mindy in Zion National Park. She wasn't able to give a straight answer right away about how much walking in to the park costs. After putting me on hold for 5 minutes she returned and stated that anyone walking in from the Springdale entrance would be charged $25 despite what the website says.

Wow, they need to get it together, or next time enter through the E side and ask for the older gentleman with the beard who says it's still $12.