Kolob Fire - Zion National Park

The Kolob Fire is 80% contained and skies are cloudy and it looks like rain for the weekend. The main section of Zion National Park is open. Things are looking good and the fire should be contained by the time the weekend is over.

Zion National Park - Fire Update

A fire is burning near Virgin, Utah and the Kolob Terrace Road to a remote section of Zion National Park is closed. This photo is from a controlled burn in Zion a couple of years ago that was on the east side of the park. Currently avoid travel on the south side of Zion and visit the east side where the air is clear. Zion National Park itself is okay and the skies are clear.

Zion National Park - East Temple Saddle

Hiking in Zion National Park - East Temple Mesa

Here is a route that is off the beaten path. The route begins at the well known Canyon Overlook Trail and runs through the saddle by Zion's East Temple and exits at Upper Pine Creek. Be prepared for slickrock scrambling since the start of this hike is rather steep and up the side of the mountain. The route is 2.25 miles long and once on top its a easy hike down, until hitting the slope going into Upper Pine Creek. At this point those sticky rubber shoes are crucial.

Trail Description
East Temple Route