Highly recommend the Taylor Creek Trail! We drove from the Visitor Center to the first parking lot. Then, we walked to the first homestead cabin (about 1.25 miles from the parking lot). There are about 16 creek crossings (one way) to the cabin. The water was shallow enough that we didn’t need special shoes. The views are spectacular!

I jut want to clarify that there are three different, main hikes located in the Kolob Canyons area with varying degrees of difficulty and length. All with different trailhead locations. Timber Creek Overlook Trail (0.5 hour 1 mi) Follows a ridge to views of Timber Creek, Kolob Terrace, and the Pine Valley Mountains. At the end of Kolob Canyons Road Taylor Creek Trail (3.5 hours / 5.0 mi) Maximum 12 people per group. Follows the Middle Fork of Taylor Creek past two homestead cabins to Double Arch Alcove. Off of Kolob Canyons Road. Kolob Arch via La Verkin Creek Trail (8 hours /14 mi) Maximum 12 people per group. Trail follows Timber and La Verkin Creek. A side trail leads to Kolob Arch. T

We were planning to hit Zion on a Saturday and learned of the horror stories of long waits and endless people. Decided to visit here as we didn’t want to deal with the crowds - absolutely loved it!!! Landscape was utterly stunning and we went on the trails, taking wonderful photos throughout. Just my thoughts if you want to do this instead.

We did not realize that our dates to visit would fall on a holiday weekend . The Springdale entrance closed around noon each of the days of our visit . We stayed in Virgin and exploring Kolob was great . No problems with parking . Hiking was great .

The primary road takes through the center of really beautiful natural formations. You spend only an hour or so if simply want to see it from your car. Immerse yourself with a hike but be sure to bring the necessary supplies and gear like sun hats, sunscreen and plenty od water!

The drive doesn't take much time, but the views are breathtaking. When you get to the top, you are looking at a Mini Zion with towering rock formations and blue skies above. It was quiet and less busy than other parts of the park and you can get some solitude.

This area is about a 45 minute drive from Springdale, UT. It has about a 6 mile, absolutely beautiful, scenic drive with 3 really cool hiking trails. No crowds, beautiful scenery and very helpful park rangers make for an outstanding experience.