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Zion National Park in May?


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    Brett Valentine
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    @bvalentine002

    I am planning a trip to Zion in late May (5/21 – 25). I've got the route picked (Lee Pass to the Valley over 3 days/ 2 nights), and the travel logistics. I've read a bunch of trip reports and websites. But there are a few things I'd like input on:

    1. What can I realistically expecct the weather to be like?
    – Temperatures in the high plateaus vs. in the valley
    – Precipitation?

    2. Any mosquitoes, snakes, spiders, chipmonks, racoons or other critters I should be aware of?
    – Need to hang food?
    – Is sleeping out under the stars OK, or will the critters pose a problem?

    3. How dry will it be? I realize it's dependent on snowpack andd this is a dry year, but how much difficulty will we have?

    4. I have heard the water in Hop Valley is pretty rank from all the cattle. I will filter, but do I need to cover the taste?

    Thank you!
    Brett

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    Michael L
    BPL Member

    @mpl_35

    Locale: NoCo

    Here is what I know.

    In May in 2007 it was cool in the morning and heating up to the 90s in the day lower down. It is usually into the upper 70s I think.

    No rain for the week we were there. Higher up was cooler by a bit.

    I had no issues with mosquitos. It was pretty dry. At the time we only did dayhikes so the other stuff I can't help you with.

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    Don Morris
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    @hikermor

    Spring in that country can be wildly variable. I have seen everything from snow to 100 degree weather during May in northern Arizona. Pay close attention to the weather report and prepare to adjust to variable conditions.

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