The South Fork of Taylor Creek Trail
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Route Description for The South Fork of Taylor Creek Trail
The South Fork of Taylor Creek Trail is a shaded, quiet trail through one of the Kolob Finger Canyons. This trail is unofficial but well defined. Wear good shoes and be prepared to hike upwards through sand. The shade thrown by the canyon walls can make it feel a bit chilly along this trail, so bring a layer along with you, especially if you are hiking outside of the summer season.
From the parking area, cross over to the north side of the road where you will find the trailhead. This trail is a straightforward path heading eastward up the canyon. The path will ascend for the first 0.5 miles as it goes up the remains of an ancient landslide before levelling out into a cool forest. The trail is well above the stream bed, so you don’t have to worry about getting wet feet. Keep an eye out for rock climbers scaling the striped sandstone walls.
You’ll know you’ve reached the end of the trail when the canyon becomes impassable. At this point, turn back and follow the trail back home.
Getting to the The South Fork of Taylor Creek Trail Trailhead
The parking area for this trail is approximately 3.3mi down Kolob Canyons Road from the Visitor Center along Highway 15. The parking lot is located between the Middle Fork Taylor Creek Trailhead and the Lee Pass Trailhead.Route Information
Backcountry Campground:
No
When to do:
year-round
Pets allowed:
No
Family friendly:
Older Children only
Route Signage:
Poor
Crowd Levels:
Low
Route Type:
Out and back
The South Fork of Taylor Creek Trail Elevation Graph
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