username
X
password
register
for free!
 help
 Home FAQ Contribute Camp Granada Surveys Shop
 TrailDEX Filter Areas A to Z Easy Hikes in Season Dog Hikes in Season
 MapRoute Editor Route Editor Route CloudRoute Scout Route Scout Foliage DEX Wildflower DEX
Publish a Guide
Trail/Hike Guide
 GPS Route
Recorded Track of a Hike
 Triplog
Review/Journal of a Hike
 Photoset
Photos of a Hike
help
  HAZ Forum
ArticlesGuidesRoutes
 
Photosets
 Recent Photosets
Liked PixelMASTERS
Avatars Tagged Notes
 
 Comments
triplogs   photosets   labels comments more
Taylor Creek Trail - Middle Fork - 3 members in 5 triplogs have rated this an average 4 ( 1 to 5 best )
5 triplogs
login for filter options
Mar 30 2024
avatar

 Guides 33
 Routes 286
 Photos 445
 Triplogs 251

35 male
 Joined Oct 23 2017
 Tempe
Taylor Creek Trail - Middle ForkSouthwest, UT
Taylor Creek Trail - Middle Fork
Southwest, UT
Hiking avatar Mar 30 2024
KingLeonidas • Triplogs 251
Hiking5.58 Miles 886 AEG
Hiking5.58 Miles   2 Hrs   36 Mns   2.25 mph
886 ft AEG      7 Mns Break6 LBS Pack
 
no photosets
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Route Scout Route Recorded  on Route Scout | Pop | Map | Popup | MapDEX
Hiked Taylor Creek to the Double Arch in Zion National Park (specifically Kolob Canyon) with Victoria.

We actually lucked out with this one. The trail has a huge number of water crossings (more even than I noted on my recorded route) but the water level was low enough that we could rock hop using regular hiking shoes. This was great because it was April and cold enough that you didn't want to be walking around in water shoes (wet or otherwise) and a winter storm rolled in later that day with sleet, snow, and rain which increased water flowrates throughout the park. So people hiking the next couple days probably didn't have such an easy time.

Aside from the rock hopping at each creak crossing the terrain was not technical and we quickly explored the route. The canyon gradually narrows as you ascend and the views become more scenic accordingly. It does not reach slot canyon levels but the walls do get close enough to dominate the skyline in both directions.

There are two historical cabins (Larson and Fife) along the route. Aside from a small plaque at each with a brief description, there is not much to see in or around them. The real treat comes at the end of the trail where a portion of the creek flow seeps from an alcove with two natural arches (on above the other). This is a beautiful spot with hanging-garden type vegetation and tricking water complementing the huge sandstone enclosure. The lower arch is so large it is difficult to photograph from a reasonable distance and is a great place to spend some time and take in the sight.

This was a great hike and a good alternative to the crowded Zion Canyon destinations. It was well worth the short detour away from the main park area and is a much lower barrier to entry/lower difficulty water hike than The Narrows.
_____________________
 
Oct 23 2017
avatar

 Guides 10
 Routes 673
 Photos 7,281
 Triplogs 4,660

67 female
 Joined Nov 17 2008
 phoenix, az
Taylor Creek & Timber Creek Overlook, UT 
Taylor Creek & Timber Creek Overlook, UT
 
Hiking avatar Oct 23 2017
trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,660
Hiking6.30 Miles 750 AEG
Hiking6.30 Miles
750 ft AEG
 
1st trip
Linked   linked  
Taylor Creek Trail - Middle Fork
Timber Creek Overlook
Partners none no partners
road trip to utah with my nebraska friend sue
in 2009 we hit the north rim, zion and bryce
in 2016 we saw natural bridges, arches and canyonlands
this year the plan got revised a few times, and we decided on zion, bryce and capitol reef
hadn't been to the kolob canyons area of zion, so we got there late afternoon
hiked taylor creek to the double arch alcove
pleasant hike with about 40 easy creek crossings and a couple of cabins along the way
the alcove made for a good destination
had time to hike the short timber creek overlook
great views, very windy, finished in the dark
stayed in hurricane and had dinner at alberto's - good cheap mexican food
always a bonus to get in some new hikes on a travel day :)
_____________________
hazhole
 
Jun 06 2013
avatar

 Guides 177
 Routes 249
 Photos 10,213
 Triplogs 2,215

74 male
 Joined Feb 12 2002
 Gold Canyon, AZ
Taylor Creek Trail - Middle ForkSouthwest, UT
Taylor Creek Trail - Middle Fork
Southwest, UT
Hiking avatar Jun 06 2013
AZLOT69 • Triplogs 2,215
Hiking2.55 Miles 491 AEG
Hiking2.55 Miles
491 ft AEG
 no routesno photosets
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Evening hike. The evening sun had the red mountains ablaze. Beautiful.
_____________________
It's best for a man to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open his mouth and remove all doubt.
--Mark Twain
 
Aug 30 2012
avatar

 Guides 4
 Routes 39
 Photos 209
 Triplogs 118

85 male
 Joined Jul 05 2008
 Tucson, AZ
Taylor Creek Trail - Middle ForkSouthwest, UT
Taylor Creek Trail - Middle Fork
Southwest, UT
Hiking avatar Aug 30 2012
leadhiker • Triplogs 118
Hiking5.40 Miles 490 AEG
Hiking5.40 Miles   2 Hrs   45 Mns   1.96 mph
490 ft AEG
 
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Got to the traihead about 30 minutes prior to sunrise and started in 10 minutes later. Trail was easy to follow and the water was low in the creek. You are either crossing the creek or in it all the way to Double Arch Alcove. On the way back I realized I had not seen another hiker all morning and I had been hiking for over two hours. About 30 minutes from the trailhead I came upon four rangers hiking in for trail maintenance. I was informed the trail had been closed this morning, just after I started in, because of hornet activity. I was told to hike in the creek bed back to the trailhead. Sure glad I had an early start.
wildflower observationwildflower observationwildflower observationwildflower observationwildflower observation
Wildflowers Observation Isolated
_____________________
 
May 20 2012
avatar

 Photos 1
 Triplogs 17

36 female
 Joined Oct 28 2012
 Las Vegas, NV
Taylor Creek Trail - Middle ForkSouthwest, UT
Taylor Creek Trail - Middle Fork
Southwest, UT
Hiking avatar May 20 2012
jesso23 • Triplogs 17
Hiking5.10 Miles 491 AEG
Hiking5.10 Miles
491 ft AEG
 no routesno photosets
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners partners
rally_toad
Went to Zion to watch the Annular eclipse, and wanted to get a moderate hike in before staking out a spot to watch. The Kolob canyons are beautiful, though not nearly as remote as the park describes. Right off of I-15, haha. We went out on the quick little overlook trail (maybe ~1 mile), then headed to Taylor Creek. Nice weather and views, saw a couple little canyon tree frogs. Trail was nice and shady, and pretty busy.
_____________________
  1 archive
average hiking speed 2.11 mph

WARNING! Hiking and outdoor related sports can be dangerous. Be responsible and prepare for the trip. Study the area you are entering and plan accordingly. Dress for the current and unexpected weather changes. Take plenty of water. Never go alone. Make an itinerary with your plan(s), route(s), destination(s) and expected return time. Give your itinerary to trusted family and/or friends.

FAQ
helpcommentissue

end of page marker