Zion's rock formations exert a strong presence. The Watchman rises 6,555 feet high at the South Entrance. The Checkerboard Mesa is an immense cone etched by horizontal bedding planes and vertical cracks. If you want to beat the crowds that flock to the canyon, head for Kolob Canyons , a series of spectacular sandstone canyons located in the northwestern section of Zion National Park. The towering vertical cliffs, carved into the red Navajo sandstone, give the Kolob a striking presence.
Some great trails originate here, featuring cliff-side panoramas and tramps through highland forest.
Kolob Arch , at 310 feet the world's largest natural span, is the major hiking destination in the area. Perhaps the best weather at Zion is rainy weather. Waterfalls sprout from previously unnoticed notches and crannies in the park. And if you're lucky enough to see the sun break while the rocks are still wet, a vivid show of shifting color and light plays out before your eyes. Work Outdoors at GORP Jobs Click Here.