Zion's Kolob Canyon Day Trip 4/12

As this is our last full day in Zion we drove up to the northwest corner of the park to see Kolob Canyon.  It is off I-15 south of Cedar City.  It would have been better if we had chosen to go in the afternoon as the light wasn't the best for pictures.  Still it is different yet similar to other parts of Zion.  Well worth the trip but if you visit, plan to see it in the afternoon.

The road is about 5-6 miles long from the Visitor Center just off I-15 and climbs from about 4400' to about 6500' elevation.

Taylor Creek Trail from the road follows the creek to Double Arch Alcove.

Further up the road the Lee Pass Trail connects with other trails that eventually reach Zion Canyon.  Not a one day stroll in the park.

The following two pictures are from the view point at the end of the road.

This is a deep side canyon about 2/3 the way up the road.

The following three pictures are from the same viewpoint.

It was important to get back to our campground so we could do some important things this afternoon, SHOPPING in Springdale.  Whoopee!!!!