Kolob Arch via La Verkin Creek
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
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.