July 19, 2010

Timber Creek Overlook Trail

View from the parking lot

The Trail

This is a short easy .6 mile (one way) jaunt along a rocky ridge with an approximately 124 foot elevation change. This trail starts at a large parking lot with great panoramic views and ends with more panoramic views. The best time to hike this trail is around sunset, when the soft evening light give the canyon walls a beautiful glow. Plus, it is not as hot in the evening as it is in the middle of the day.

View at end of the trail

 Pets are not permitted on this trail. There are restrooms available at the trail head. There is also a picnic area here, but not much shade.

Topographical Map

Trail in Google Earth

Graph of Elevation


Directions

This trail is found in Kolob Canyon National Park in Southern Utah. From I-15 take exit 40 for Kolob Canyons. After paying the entrance fee at the visitor's center, continue up the main road until you reach the end of it. There will be a large paved parking lot, and the trail starts on the west side of this area.

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