Kolob Canyon

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.

The Classics

Featured Route For Kolob Canyon

Namaste 5.12a  UT : Zion National Park : ... : South Fork

Park in the lot at the hairpin turn. Hike up the trail (South Fork Canyon) for about 45 minutes. Then canyon will narrow the farther you go. Just before scrambling is required, on your left will be an overhanging wall with three sport routes. The short one on the left is a good warm up at 5.10+. Then Huecos Rancheros (5.12c) is the center and on the right is Namaste (5.12a). These are all beautiful lines.If you've se...[more]   Browse More Classics in UT

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Paria Point. Photo by Blitzo.	South Fork, Kolob Canyon. End of the trail. Let th...	Tons of rock!
View from the bivy ledge on Thunderbird Wall, Timb...	South Fork of Taylor Creek at dawn in March of 200...