Zion National Park hiking guide
Taylor Creek Trail
A 5-mile out-and-back with 510 ft of climbing in Kolob Canyons, rated moderate.
Key facts
- Length
- 5.0 mi (8.0 km)
- Elevation gain
- 510 ft (156 m)
- Route type
- Out and back
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Area
- Kolob Canyons
- Highest point
- 5,952 ft
- Lowest point
- 5,434 ft
About Taylor Creek Trail
Taylor Creek Trail winds through a tight box canyon, guiding hikers toward the Double Arch Alcove, where erosion has sculpted striking openings in the Navajo sandstone. Near the canyon entrance, the route enters the Zion Wilderness and crosses Taylor Creek multiple times. Expect icy stretches in winter and wet feet during spring runoff. Along the way, the trail passes the Kanarraville Fold and two historic homestead cabins from the early 1930s before reaching the alcove.
Route map
This route was checked by Parka editors.
