Taylor Creek and beyond...another grand 'edventure'

At the Visitor's Center & Funny faces at the trail head



Shots along the trail

You couldn't have picked a better weather day for hiking. We (Paul, Bonnie, Brynnli, Tavin, Kaebri and Kennis) headed out after lunch to do the Taylor Creek Hike up at Kolob Fingers. Everyone came prepared with packs, water and even extra clothes. This is a great kids' hike. It's 5 miles with a total elevation gain of 450 feet. We went about a quarter of a mile further in to see a really cool waterfall. There are two cabins along the way that are fun to see and then you get to the magnificent Double Arch Alcove. We took some rest/drink/snack stops along the way. We kept having to cross the creek and on the way back we decided to count how many times with everyone picking a number. The total crossings on the way back ended up being 73 with Grandma Lillywhite choosing right on the number. Everyone got very good at rock hopping across the creek and even when we missed it wasn't bad...just cooled your feet off a little. Grandma did cool Kaebri off about up to one knee trying to hoist her onto a rock for a picture at the waterfall, but she dried off pretty well and was a good sport. Everyone did great on the hike. It was lots of fun! Thanks kids, for going hiking with the old people. We love you! Next time we'll have to find a shorter one and include some of the younger set too.

We made it to the end of the hike!
Our tired and dirty feet