Three Stunning Photo Hotspots in Zion National Park

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Zion National Park is ripe for photographing. With peaks and canyons as far as the eye can see, people travel from all over the world to see the majesty of the park. We see tons of Zion National Park photos each and every day.

Although there’s something to photograph at every turn, there are three amazing, iconic locations and photo hotspots in Zion for the perfect photograph.

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1. Scout Overlook – Angels Landing

This is the section of the Angels Landing hike where you start holding on to chains and making rugged ascents and descents. A few lonely trees, some raw emotion, and the canyon in the distance will allow you to set up for the ultimate shot. Whether the emotion captured induces awe-inspiring beauty or a bit of fear, it is sure to be an amazing picture that everyone would love to see!

2. The Subway

The Subway is one of the most popular locations for photography in the park! The bright red rock, green lush plant life, and flowing water makes the perfect combination for an amazing photo. Patience is key here if you’re looking for a long exposure shot of the flowing water as you might have to wait for traffic to pass, but as long as you brought the right equipment, you’ll have an opportunity to capture it perfectly.

3. The Virgin River – Zion Canyon

Flowing through the middle of Zion Canyon, the Virgin River brings an element of lush green beauty to the desert of southern Utah and Zion National Park. Add a river, this one in particular, to your pictures for an element of life and beauty. If you line it up perfectly, you’ll capture the towering canyon walls of Zion as they stand dominantly in the backdrop.

What are your favorite photo hotspots to photograph across Greater Zion? Share your photos with us on social media and use the hashtag #GreaterZion.