Zion National Park is Utah's most crowded park; in 2016 it received 4.3 million visitors. While we love the fact that this park is available for everyone to enjoy, it's impossible to find any quiet solitude when you're surrounded by tourists. Luckily, there's a hidden spot in the park that many visitors never find. While it's still not completely empty of people, the Kolob Canyons section of Zion is much quieter...and unbelievably beautiful.

It's easy to hear about the millions of visitors to Zion, and decide that it's just too annoying to deal with the crowds, but there's a secret you should know about.

Many of the visitors to Zion are tourists from out of state. They want to hop on the shuttle, walk a few paces, and bask in the natural beauty. Others visitors have limitations that keep them from being able to hike very far. Zion Canyon is set up for all types of visitors, and as a result, that's where most go. But...if you're willing and able to work a little for your natural beauty, you can see a part of the park that most won't bother with.

The Kolob Canyons section of Zion National Park is 40 miles north of Zion Canyon. To find it, take exit 40 off I-15.

Several hiking trails take explorers into this more hidden spot in the park. Some trails are as short as one mile; others offer varying distances, depending on how far you're willing to hike.

The Double Arch Alcove is a stunning spot you don't want to miss. To find it, take the Taylor Creek Trail, which is five miles round trip.

You'll find the historic Gustive O. Larson Cabin along the Middle Fork Trail; it was built in the 1930s and is still preserved by the park.

The LaVerkin Creek trail takes you to Kolob Arch, which, with its span of 287 feet, is one of the world's largest. The trail is about 13 miles round trip, so plan for an entire day.

Along most of the scenic hiking trails here, you'll be far from the tour bus crowd, and won't experience hordes of selfie-snapping tourists. This is by far the best way to experience some of Utah's most jaw-dropping scenery.

Timber Top Mountain is just one of many majestic peaks here. With a permit, you can take multi-day backpacking trips into the Kolob Canyons section, where you'll certainly find solitude.

For those who want to see Kolob Canyons, but can't go for a strenuous hike, take a drive on the five-mile-long scenic byway that runs through this section of the park.

The next time you're in the mood to explore Southern Utah, consider the Kolob Canyons section of Zion National Park. It's truly a hidden gem in an otherwise crowded part of the Beehive State.

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