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Zion National Park hiking guide

Timber Creek Overlook

A 1.2-mile out-and-back with 160 ft of climbing in Kolob Canyons, rated moderate.

Timber Creek Overlook, Zion National Park
Photo: Rob Bixby · CC BY 2.0

Key facts

Length
1.2 mi (1.9 km)
Elevation gain
160 ft (48 m)
Route type
Out and back
Difficulty
Moderate
Area
Kolob Canyons
Highest point
6,351 ft
Lowest point
6,229 ft

About Timber Creek Overlook

Follow a short trail along a rocky ridge to a scenic viewpoint overlooking Timber Creek and surrounding peaks. The route features gently sloping sections along with some steep areas, steps, and rock obstacles, so be prepared for uneven footing. The overlook offers rewarding views, though the trail may not be suitable for strollers or those requiring level, obstacle-free paths.

Route map

Route map of Timber Creek Overlook in Zion National Park0.25 miN
Start and finishNorth is up. Drawn from the route in the Parka app.

This route was checked by Parka editors.

Elevation profile

Elevation profile of Timber Creek Overlook6,2506,3006,3500.00.51.0Distance (miles)Elevation (ft)High 6,351 ftLow 6,229 ft
Elevation runs from 6,229 ft to 6,351 ft over 1.1 miles of mapped route. The profile is sampled from elevation data along the route.

Nearby in Kolob Canyons

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