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Overview

RATING: Easy Hiking
MAPS: Kolob Arch, UT

Tue

Snow likely before 5pm, then snow showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. South southwest wind 22 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

37 | 34

Wed

Snow before 11am, then snow showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Southwest wind 18 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

33 | 27

Thu

A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of around one inch possible.

31 | 14

Fri

Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

33 | 19

Sat

A slight chance of snow before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

40 | 17

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SEASON: Any
GEAR: Standard Hiking Gear
WATER: None

Tue

Snow likely before 5pm, then snow showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. South southwest wind 22 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

37 | 34

Wed

Snow before 11am, then snow showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Southwest wind 18 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

33 | 27

Thu

A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of around one inch possible.

31 | 14

Fri

Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

33 | 19

Sat

A slight chance of snow before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

40 | 17

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Looking back at Kolob Canyons

Looking back at Kolob Canyons

A short family friendly hike, this outing supposedly ends with views all the way to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. On my visit it was pretty hazy, and I am unsure if I ACTUALLY saw the north rim or not, but either way it is a nice hike with big views of the Kolob Canyons area, and south to Arizona. This is a particularly good evening hike when the sun is lighting up the cliffs and canyons to the east of Timber Creek.

Note: There are several picnic areas near the trailhead and a toilet, making this a great lunch or break spot as well.

Strong building of Kolob Canyons

Strong building of Kolob Canyons

Getting started on the well traveled trail.

Getting started on the well traveled trail.

Getting There

This canyon is in the Kolob Canyons area of Zion National Park, which is just off of exit 40 on I-15. This is about 20 miles south of Cedar City Utah. If coming from the main part of the park, go west on highway 9 about 17 miles to the town of La Verkin, then go north on UT-17 about 5 miles to I-15. Follow I-15 north for 12 miles to exit 40.

From the visitor center just off the highway, go into the park on the scenic drive for 5.2 miles to the end of the road at the Kolob Canyons viewpoint.

Timber Creek Overlook Trailhead sign

Timber Creek Overlook Trailhead sign

Route

From the trailhead, follow the well travelled trail as is ambles out to the overlook. There are many good views en route, which make a great turn around spot for those looking for a shorter hike.

The mountains to the west (right heading out) are the Pine Valley Mountains, with Signal Peak being the highest point in both the range and Washington County. Signal Peak is the highest point somewhat visible to the south west from the overlook.

To the south is Arizona and the Grand Canyon.

To the south east is the edge of the main Zion National Park.

Almost due east from the viewpoint is Shuntavi Butte.


Maps

Route / 1.16 miles / Elevation Range 6,174 - 6,337 ft.
Printable Maps:

Trailhead

12S 305184E 4145467N

37°26'08"N 113°12'07"W
Viewpoint

12S 304988E 4144642N

37°25'41"N 113°12'14"W

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