Last updated: March 21, 2022
Thing to Do
Taylor Creek Trail
NPS/Lizz Eberhardt
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.
Details
Duration
3-4 Hours
Activity
Hiking
Wilderness Rules & Regulations apply:
Group Size Limits
Large groups result in larger impacts. Trails in the Zion Wilderness have a group size limit in order to help protect the wilderness character of the area. Group size limits are strictly enforced. Groups are limited to a maximum of 12 people that share the same affiliation (e.g., school, club, scout group, colleagues, family, friends, or a combination thereof).
Groups that exceed these limits may not split up and visit the same drainage or wilderness trail on the same day, but may split up and visit different areas.
Restrooms
Fill your water bottle at the Kolob Canyons Visitor Center. Restroom facilities are located at the Kolob Canyons Visitor Center and pit toilets are located at the Taylor Creek Trailhead, South Fork parking lot, and at the Kolob Canyons Viewpoint. Always use the restroom before hiking. If you are on the trail, be prepared to pack out human waste, toilet paper, diapers, and hygiene products. Human waste disposal bags are highly recommended to transport solid waste. Please follow Leave No Trace principles while in the park.
Pets
Pets are not permitted on these trails. The only trail for pets in Zion National Park is the Pa'rus Trail.
Pets Allowed
No
Pets are not allowed on any trail in Kolob Canyons.
Activity Fee
No
Park entrance fees apply.
Location
Kolob Canyons - Taylor Creek Trailhead
From the Kolob Canyons Visitor Center in New Harmony, Utah, drive along the Kolob Canyons Road to Taylor Creek Traihead.
Restrooms available at the trailhead. Water available at the Visitor Center.
Note: The Kolob Canyons section of the park is about 1 hour from the Zion Canyon area. There is no shuttle service in Kolob Canyons.
Restrooms available at the trailhead. Water available at the Visitor Center.
Note: The Kolob Canyons section of the park is about 1 hour from the Zion Canyon area. There is no shuttle service in Kolob Canyons.
Reservations
No
Season
Year Round
Time of Day
Any Time
Accessibility Information
Unpaved, uneven terrain that varies from rocky and sandy with several water crossings. Trail climbs an elevation of 450ft (137m).