Gary Leverett

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USA Kolob Road

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During daytime hours, the drive up Kolob road is spectacular. The brilliant red rock monoliths, shrub covered cinder cones, and odd shaped hoodoos provide endless photo opportunities. During summer nights, the same landscape provides nice silhouettes in front of the Milky Way. This section of Kolob Road provides a high elevation look at Zion Canyon.

Photography Tips

Note to self: While waiting on a 30 second exposure, avoid touching the door handle of your vehicle if that automatically turns on your headlights and taillights.

Travel Information

From the intersection of SR9 and Kolob road, drive 14 miles (22.5 km) to a pullout. While Kolob Road passes through different parts of Zion National Park, no park pass is needed to drive anywhere along the road.

Spot Type Outdoor

Crowd Factor Just a few people

Best Timing Blue hour/at night in summer

Sunrise & Sunset 07:13 - 17:21 | current local time: 11:25

Photo Themes milky way

Locations Zion National Park

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