Originally Posted by JerryFF

I was actually more impressed (ooh and aah) at nearby Bryce Canyon than Zion, though Zion is certainly impressive in itself. If you have to choose just one, I'd go with Bryce.

Originally Posted by YVR Cockroach

Wouldn't Bryce and Zion be at least 3 hrs r/t off the route? Zion can't be fully appreciated unless you climb a peak in it (Angel's Landing being the lowest one). Add to that you need to take a shuttle bus into the park's main area (unless you're staying at the park lodge). Bryce is quite a bit further off the route? I think Cedar Breaks is less of a diversion (can see Cedar City from there).