Zion – Mt. Carmel Highway (UT-9), West, part 3: Inside the Tunnel and Descending Zion Canyon
Jump to 2:50 to skip the tunnel.
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1. Chris Zabriskie - Mario Bava Sleeps in a Little Later Than He Expected to
2. Elder Scroll V Skyrim OST - From Past to Present
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Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel, Zion National Park
Driving through the 5,613-foot mountain carved highway known as the Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel, features in the stunning National Park known as Zion, Utah, United States of America. The tunnel was completed in 1930, and was created as a means for tourists to venture into parts of Arizona to access another popular National Park in the US, Grand Canyon National Park.
Filmed by Sheety33 with a Sony HX9V.
Zion National Park, Utah - Mount Carmel Highway Tunnel HD (2013)
The Zion -- Mount Carmel Highway was proposed by the Utah Parks Company, which managed tourist concessions in Zion National Park, as a means to link Zion with Grand Canyon National Park and other attractions in northern Arizona. The road runs from the entrance to Zion eastward to Mount Carmel Junction with US 89as a portion of Utah State Route 9. The road became part of a loop tour of Zion, Bryce Canyon, Cedar Breaks and the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.
The route was surveyed in 1923 by B.J. Finch, district engineer of the US Bureau of Public Roads, Howard C. Means, a Utah state engineer, and John Winder, a local rancher. The National Park Service evaluated alternative routes, including one that used Parunuweap Canyon, but settled on the Pine Creek route, which required a tunnel through the Great Arch. Detailed design work on the road was carried out by the Bureau of Public Roads. Details including bridges, retaining walls, culverts and other features were designed by the National Park Service Branch of Plans and Design under the supervision of Thomas Chalmers Vint. Work began in 1927 on a total of 25 miles (40 km) of road, which was completed in 1930.
The highway features a 5,613-foot (1,711 m) tunnel that follows the profile of the Pine Creek Canyon wall at a consistent distance of 21 feet (6.4 m) from the outside face of the rock to the centerline of the tunnel. The west portal is framed by a masonry facade of cut sandstone, while the east portal is a naturalistically formed hole in the rock, entered directly from a bridge. Construction proceeded using mining techniques rather than traditional tunneling techniques, starting from a stope and working outward to the portals. The tunnel uses galleries to provide light and ventilation through the canyon wall to the outside air. The galleries also provided a place to dispose of rock generated during construction, which was dumped through the galleries into the canyon. Parking spaces were originally provided at the galleries, but were discontinued due to safety concerns. Some galleries have been repaired and partially closed with concrete due to damage from rockslides. The interior of the tunnel is rock-faced, with concrete reinforcement at selected locations. Work on the tunnel was started in 1927 by the Nevada Construction Company and was completed in 1930 at a cost of $503,000. At the time of its completion it was the longest non-urban road tunnel in the United States. The tunnel's restricted dimensions require that vehicles over 11.33 feet (3.45 m) in height or 7.83 feet (2.39 m) in width give advance notice so that two-way traffic can be shut down in the tunnel, allowing oversize vehicles to proceed down the center of the tunnel. Vehicles over 13.08 feet (3.99 m) tall and semi-trailers as well as bicycles and pedestrians are prohibited in the tunnel.
Other significant structures include the Pine Creek and Virgin River Bridges and a second, short tunnel through a rock spur east of the main tunnel.
The Zion -- Mount Carmel Highway was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.
Zion National Park Utah - Zion Mount Carmel Highway and Tunnel
This video is about Zion National Park Utah. Drive from Canyon Junction, on State Highway 9; Zion - Mount Carmel Highway to the East Entrance. Includes Video driving thru the Tunnel. This is a video tour of this area. April 2014.
Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel and Switch Backs, Zion National Park
Driving through the 5,613-foot mountain carved highway known as the Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel, features in the stunning National Park known as Zion, Utah, United States of America. The tunnel was completed in 1930, and was created as a means for tourists to venture into parts of Arizona to access another popular National Park in the US, Grand Canyon National Park.
Zion – Mt. Carmel Highway (UT-9), West, part 1: toward Zion National Park's East Entrance
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1. Xenoblade OST - Sarah Lim - Beyond the Sky
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Highway 9 through Zion National Park Utah, the best scenic road in the USA
The Zion Mt. Carmel Highway (SR-9 or HWY 9), the road in and through Zion National Park is one of the most scenic highways one can drive or (even better) ride on.
It is hard to keep your eyes on the road with so much beautiful scenery.
The movie takes you through the whole park, entering at the East entrance and exiting at the south entrance. It takes only 22 minutes to ride through this national park.
One of the best roads I have ever seen.
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Zion National Park Utah - Mount Carmel Tunnel
Riding through the tunnel in Zion National Park, Utah.
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Zion National Park's East Side, Scenic Utah Highway 9 to Mt. Carmel Junction Time Lapse
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This drive allows you to enjoy the scenic east side of Zion National Park. Starting in Springdale, this drive takes you on Utah Route 9 through the Zion Mt. Carmel Tunnel, then through the east side of the park, and on to Mt. Carmel Junction and US 89.
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The Geology of Zion National Park | The Great Courses Plus
Learn about the geology of Zion National Park, including Navajo sandstone, the Checkerboard Mesa, the Zion-Mount Carmel tunnel, the Great Arch of Zion, the Crawford Arch, and how the region earned the name Utah's Dixie in this short course clip. This excerpt comes from the course Wonders of the National Parks: A Geology of North America by Professor Ford Cochran.
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Zion National Park - Mount Carmel Tunnel 2019 HD
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The tunnel ends at 3:00
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The Zion–Mount Carmel Highway is a 25-mile (40 km) long road in Washington and Kane counties in southern Utah, United States, that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The highway consist of the eastern half of Utah State Route 9 and runs from the south entrance of Zion National Park (on the northeastern border of Springdale) easterly (passing through the 1.1-mile [1.8 km] long Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel) to the Mount Carmel Junction with U.S. Route 89 in Mount Carmel Junction. The road became part of a loop tour of Zion, Bryce Canyon National Park, Cedar Breaks National Monument, and the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.
The highway features a 5,613-foot (1,711 m) tunnel that follows the profile of the Pine Creek Canyon wall at a consistent distance of 21 feet (6.4 m) from the outside face of the rock to the centerline of the tunnel. The west portal is framed by a masonry facade of cut sandstone, while the east portal is a naturalistically formed hole in the rock, entered directly from a bridge.
Zion National Park, Utah - Scenic Zion Mount Carmel Highway
Zion National Park, Utah - Zion Mount Carmel Highway. Explore the 12 mile scenic highway which connects the South and East Entrances. Road travels up steep switchbacks and thought the Historic Tunnel. Travel in Fast Forward video setting.
Zion – Mt. Carmel Highway (UT-9), West, part 2: toward the Tunnel
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1. Elder Scroll V Skyrim OST - Far Horizons
Recorded with Nokia Lumia 920
Zion Scenic Drive on Mount Carmel Hwy [4K]
Zion Scenic Drive. Drove up and down the mountain on Mount Carmel Hwy in Zion National Park.
The Zion- Mount Carmel Tunnel, Zion National Park,USA, roadtrip
Zion National Park in Utah heeft supermooie uitzichten,
maar ook hele gave tunnels!
Our Tour Van Going Through Zion-Mt Carmel Tunnel in Zion National Park
Movie when our tour van was going through Zion-Mt Carmel Tunnel with several windows on the cliff in Zion National Park in Utah, USA.
Zion National Park (TRAVEL GUIDE) | Beautiful America Series | Episode# 3
Zion National Park travel guide in this beautiful America series by Hipfig for visitors to U.S. National Park.
This Zion National Park travel guide covers - Entrances from Springdale (UT) and Mount Carmel (UT) side of UT Hwy 9, famous Zion - Mount Carmel Tunnel, Zion Canyon Visitor Center, Free Zion Shuttles, and the Narrows Virgin river water hike and much more useful information for people planning visit to Zion.
Zion National Park is in the southwestern region in the state of Utah near the town of Springdale, UT.
Details on topics covered in this Zion National Park travel guide video are below:
1). Introduction to Zion National Park to new visitors interested in visiting National parks and famous natural wonders in North America,
2). Information on how to get to Zion National Park visitor center by Car or free Zion Shuttle bus from Springdale (Utah) side Entrance from cities like Las Vegas and Salt Lake City, and by Car or bike from Mount Carmel (Utah) side Entrance from cities like Kanab, and Bryce Canyon (US-89 Hwy),
3). Detailed information on Zion National Park area – like Entrance from Springdale (Utah) and Mount Carmel (Utah) side with Entrance fee information, Zion- Mount Carmel tunnel, Zion Canyon Visitor Center, Free Shuttles, Zion Canyon Scenic Drive, The Narrows at Zion etc.,
4). Things to see and do at this Zion National Park like visit to Zion Canyon visitor center, Famous Zion – Mount Carmel tunnel, activities like hiking on Mount Carmel side, Zion Narrows water hike in Virgin river, other hikes like Angels Landing and more,
5). Travel tips for first time visitors visiting Zion National Park in Utah.
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Zion National Park, Zion Mount Carmel Highway 9 (2015)
Zion Mount Carmel Highway 9 East Entrance to South Entrance through Springdale to Chevron Gas Station.August 2015.
Car was a Chevrolet Traverse LT.
ZION NATIONAL PARK - MT. CARMEL TUNNEL - UTAH HIGHWAY 9
Mt. Carmel tunnel, Zion Utah
Zion National Park