Kolob Arch via La Verkin Creek

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Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Scenery: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

Mileage: 15.5 mi

Region: Zion NP

Elev. Gain: 1,850 ft

When to Go: Year-Round

Avg. Time: 7 hr

Parking: Roadside

Type: Out + Back

Pass: America the Beautiful or $35

AllTrails: Route

Trailhead Coordinates:

37.451278, -113.191730

 

Know Before You Go:

  • No shuttle tickets are necessary to visit the Kolob Canyons.

  • This area of the park receives far fewer visitors than the main section of the park.

  • Choose this hike if you’re looking for more solitude.

  • This trail is the first leg of the Trans-Zion hike; it can be done as a long day-hike or as a leisurely two-day backpacking trip.

  • Book your campsite in advance; this can also be done as a long day-hike.

  • Though this trail is typically accessible year round, occasional road closures do occur as a result of severe weather - be sure to check the NPS site for road status before you head out.