Kolob Canyons

We had a short drive from Cedar City to St. George where our check-in time was 4pm, so we spent the day exploring the Kolob Canyon section of Zion National Park.  We have been to Zion several times, but never to this area.  We started with a drive to the end of the road to the Kolob Viewpoint.

Then we drove back down the hill to a pullout where we spotted an interesting canyon.

We started to hike into the canyon and ran into this rather aggressive turkey. 

We decided the trail was a little challenging for me and turned around. On the way out we ran into 3 fit young men draped in climbing gear. We mentioned that there was a turkey down the trail, but they didn't seem interested. Then a few minutes later we heard one of them squeal and come racing back up the trail. I guess they found the turkey.

We continued back down the road to the Taylor Creek trail head. The parking lot was full, but just as we pulled in another car pulled out. Amazing luck. It was a truly spectacular hike.

The trail description says there are a few creek crossings. We counted 63...each way.  Fortunately the water was low and the rocks were well placed, so I only got a foot wet twice.

 About two miles up the trail we came to a homestead cabin from the 1930's. Not a bad view out the front door.

End of the trail: Double Arch Alcove