Marathon Pundit: Four Corners Furtherance: Kolob Canyons

A little-visited section of Zion National Park is Kolob Canyons, and that's a surprise because it's located just five miles from Interstate 15. The name Kolob comes from Mormon scripture, referring to a star or planet that is nearest to the throne of God--the elevation is higher there. On the left, the highest peak in that photograph is Beatty Point, which tops off at 7,520 feet above sea level.

We hiked on a couple of trails, Taylor Creek and La Verkin Creek. We were blessed with relatively mild weather, although we carried lots of water to be on the safe side.

The latter is more strenuous of the trails, although Taylor Creek is longer.

Next: Taylor Creek Trail

Earlier posts:

Animals of Zion National Park
The geology of Zion National Park
Overview of Zion National
Moqui Cave
Arizona's White Mesa and roadside stands