Kolob Canyon is part of Zion National Park, though not as well known or not as often visited. It is located right off of Hwy 15, about 30 or so miles north of St George, Utah.
Kolob Canyon gets its reddish coloring from the Navajo Sandstone. The word "Kolob" is from Mormon scripture meaning "residence closest to heaven."
I made a brief visit here on the 1st evening of my road trip and got to take a short hike on the Timber Creek Overlook Trail. This trail is about 1 mile round trip with an elevation gain of about 100 feet. The view from the end of the trail is amazing. I can see why the canyon got its name.
Links to check out :
Utah.com: Kolob Canyon
Wikipedia: Geology of Kolob Canyon and Zion Canyon
My Flickr Photo Album: Zion National Park
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Zion Ntl Park - Kolob Canyon - May 15, 2010
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