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

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The Futura 5.10+ A3  UT : Zion National Park : ... : Paria Point

Another obscure aid climb. Good aid climbing in an awesome place. Wild free climbing at the top of the buttress. Look for a time capsul chained to anchors of pitch 5 or 6. This route was really Todd and Troy's route, they had the first two or three fixed and I was lucky enough to tag along. We had a bunch of fun. Beast of Burden was named for us calling Todd "Keith Richards" whilst on route. We did the route with two bivis and I will never forget...[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...