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The backcountry of the Kolob
lies to the north and west of Zion Canyon. Though it is
quite attractive, it is a much less visited area of the
park. It consists of the Kolob Canyon area and the Kolob
high country.
Presented below is an overview of the Kolob.
Select Kolob-Hiking for details about hiking in this area.
 Kolob Canyon is located in the northwestern
corner of the park just off I-15. Twisting Kolob Canyon Road
climbs 1000 feet in just 5 miles to a pleasant picnic area
and great lookout over the finger canyons of the Kolob.
Along the way are some nice pull-offs and access to a few
trails (described below). A visitor center is at the
entrance.
The Kolob high country makes up the middle
section of Zion. Kolob Terrace Road runs north from the town of Virgin
through this area to Lava Point. At Lava Point is a great panorama taking
in the Cedar Breaks area, the Pink Cliffs, the Zion Canyon Narrows and
the towering monoliths of Zion Canyon. Select Kolob
Canyon Map for a more detailed,
full-page version of the map to the right.
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