I love the Taylor Creek Trail at Kolob Canyons, part of Zion National Park. But today I decided to try something different, and instead hiked the South Fork canyon. Kolob Canyons is the “other” part of Zion National Park, accessed from I-15, not through the main Zion canyon entrance at Springdale, Utah. It’s well worth a drive and a hike, it’s a stunning area.
South Fork canyon is used quite a bit by rock climbers, and I had a good conversation with a few people along the trail who were planning on climbing. I was in a meandering mood, so didn’t go far, but had a lovely day just taking in the scenery. At one point I saw the largest insect I’ve ever seen, and after showing photos to people was told it was a Jerusalem cricket. Crazy!