About
Length (round trip)5 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyModerate
Elevation gain450 ft up
Typical time3 hr 30 min
TrailheadKolob Canyons Road, mile 2
SurfaceCreek bed with many crossings
Best seasonMarch to May and September to November. Summer canyon temperatures exceed 100F; the Narrows depends on river flow year round.
DogsNot allowed
AccessibilityLength (one way) | 2.6 mi (4.3 km) Elevation | Gain: 798.7 ft (243.4 m) | Loss: 372.8 ft (113.6 m) Grade | Typical: 8.4% | Maximum: 55.2% | 31% of the trail is at a 10% or higher grade. Cross Slope | Typical: 3.8% | Maximum: 25.7% Tread Width | Typical: 45 in (113.5 cm) | Minimum: 12 in (30.5 cm) Surface | 58.6% of the trail is firm soil, 38% is soft sand, 2.1% is very soft sand, and 1.3% is hard rock. Obstructions | Boulders creating steps up to 26 in (66 cm) tall, with gaps between rocks up...
What you'll see 🌊 River or creek🕳️ Cave or arch🏛️ Historic site

The Taylor Creek Trail leads hikers deep into a narrow box canyon toward the Double Arch Alcove, where erosion has carved out natural openings in the Navajo sandstone. As the trail reaches the mouth of the canyon it enters the Zion Wilderness and begins to crisscross Taylor Creek. Winter conditions can be very icy and water crossings in the spring will get your feet wet. The trail passes the geologic formation of the Kanarraville Fold and two historic homestead cabins built in the early 1930s before arriving at the Double Arch Alcove.

Tips
Crosses the creek dozens of times, so expect wet feet. The Kolob Canyons section is 40 miles from Zion Canyon by road and far quieter. Group size on wilderness trails is capped at 12.
Location

Kolob Canyons Road, mile 2

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