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Kolob Canyon

Submitted By: Josh Janes on Feb 26, 2003
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South Fork of Taylor Creek


Description 

Kolob Canyon is the "other" Zion. Part of the park, but accessed via a separate entrance, this area encompasses the less-explored but equally spectacular northern reaches of the Zion. The canyon is home to many long routes, both free and aid, as well as a great sport climbing crag and some high quality bouldering.

This area feels untouched and has a strange beauty about it. Expect to get out of this area what you put into it. Weather can be a little more alpine as Kolob sits at a much higher elevation than the main area.


Getting There 

17 miles north of Toquerville on I-15 from Toquerville; this is as if you were leaving Zion's main canyon and driving towards Cedar City.



Featured Route For Kolob Canyon
Bill leading the cool huecoed route.

1/2 Route, AKA Unknown 5.10+  UT : Zion National Park : South Fork
This is the "warm-up" route left of Huecos Rancheros and Namaste. It is shorter and only requires one rope.Crank up overhanging huecos to the anchor.All routes on this wall were established ground up placing bolts hanging off hooks!...[more]


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Paria Point.<br />Photo by Blitzo.

Paria Point.
Photo by Blitzo.


South Fork, Kolob Canyon. End of the trail. Let the climbing begin.

South Fork, Kolob Canyon. End of the trail. Let th...

Tons of rock!

Tons of rock!

View from the bivy ledge, Thunderbird Wall, Timber Top.

View from the bivy ledge, Thunderbird Wall, Timber...

South Fork of Taylor Creek at dawn in March of 2008.

South Fork of Taylor Creek at dawn in March of 200...