FYI β Zion NP has two separate areas; the main section and Kolob Canyons (locally Kolob Fingers). Zion NP is entered either from Springdale, UT or Mt. Camel Junction, UT; Kolob Canyons off I-15 exit 40 at New Harmony, UT (about half way between St. George and Cedar City, UT).
Google Map:
https://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/kolob-canyons.htmZION HIKES: Angels Landing (not for the fainthearted) is a must and offers great views. Careful! Steep trail and dangerously narrow near the top.
Emerald Pools is reached on a moderate trail. (See my Trail-head picture.)
KOLOB HIKES: Kolob Arch, Lee Pass Trail-head: The second largest arch in the world spans 287.4 feet (see link for full details). About 8-miles from trail head. Allow 12-hours for round-trip.
Bear Trap. Approximately two-miles further from Kolob Arch is the Bear Trap side canyon entrance. The canyon is a narrow slot canyon (30-40-feet wide?) that, for all practical purposes, ends at the source waterfall of a shallow stream running through the canyon. (Overnight)
ICEBOX CANYON: For the experienced climber, only. Ask a ranger in the Visitor Center about this one. My recollection: From trail-head to βjumping off pointβ is a mile-plus 2,000 foot elevation change, moderately difficult. From there: Tie-in to a somewhat loose anchor, rappel down 150β (?) and tie-in again so a somewhat loose anchor, rappel down another 150β (?) to somewhat loose anchor. rappel down another 100+ feet and drop into a pool. From there a trail will lead you back (8 miles?).
IF YOU ARE WONDERING: Not being the least interested in serious climbing, I stopped at the jumping-off point. Ask at the Visitor Center about Icebox Canyon.
OTHER HIKES: Kolob offers other hikes that are relatively flat and well worth exploring; both ways are easy half-day or less hikes.
Google Map:
http://www.zionnational-park.com/kolob-arch.htmParking at Zion can be a challenge during visitor season and can be full; parking is available outside the entrance in several parking lots. Parking at Kolob is usually not a problem.
NOTE: Your Zion entrance pass is valid both at Zion and Kolob for a period of time.