Zion–Mount Carmel Highway

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Zion–Mount Carmel Highway is a scenic roadway in Zion National Park, Utah, known for its dramatic canyon views, tunnels, and access to notable rock formations.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf mountain highway
road in the United States
scenic roadway
builtBy U.S. National Park Service NERFINISHED
connects Mount Carmel Junction NERFINISHED
Zion Canyon NERFINISHED
east entrance of Zion National Park
constructionStartDate 1920s
country United States of America
surface form: United States
hasFeature elevation change between canyon floor and east plateau
narrow roadway sections
sharp curves
hasMaximumVehicleHeightRestriction for large vehicles in Zion–Mount Carmel Tunnel
hasParkingAreas designated pullouts and viewpoints
hasStructure Zion–Mount Carmel Tunnel NERFINISHED
smaller vehicular tunnels
hasToll park entrance fee required
hasViewOf Zion Canyon NERFINISHED
towering sandstone cliffs
knownFor access to hiking trailheads
dramatic canyon views
rock formations
scenic overlooks
steep switchbacks
locatedIn Kane County, Utah NERFINISHED
Utah
Washington County, Utah NERFINISHED
Zion National Park NERFINISHED
maintainedBy U.S. National Park Service NERFINISHED
openingDate 1930
partOf Utah State Route 9 NERFINISHED
Zion National Park road system NERFINISHED
passesNear Checkerboard Mesa NERFINISHED
Great Arch of Zion NERFINISHED
Pine Creek Canyon NERFINISHED
passesThrough Navajo Sandstone formations NERFINISHED
regulation commercial vehicle restrictions in tunnel
oversize vehicle escort requirements in tunnel
roadSurface paved
seasonalCondition subject to occasional closures due to rockfall or weather
speedLimit reduced within Zion National Park
touristAttraction major scenic drive in Zion National Park
usedFor park access
sightseeing
tourism

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Checkerboard Mesa isNear Zion–Mount Carmel Highway
Zion–Mount Carmel Tunnel partOf Zion–Mount Carmel Highway
Zion–Mount Carmel Tunnel hasNearbyFeature Zion–Mount Carmel Highway
this entity surface form: Zion–Mount Carmel Highway switchbacks
East Entrance connectedBy Zion–Mount Carmel Highway
Canyon Overlook Trail accessedFrom Zion–Mount Carmel Highway