Wildcat Canyon Trail
What to Expect
Safety Advisory
Kolob Terrace Road closes seasonally due to snow, typically from November through May — check road status with the visitor center before driving up, as conditions change fast at this elevation.
The canyon rim sections have no railings or barriers, and the drop-offs are genuine — keep a safe distance from the edge, especially in wet conditions when the sandstone becomes slick.
Trail Details
- 1
Access is via Kolob Terrace Road from Virgin — the trailhead sits at around 7,400 feet, so start from the Wildcat Canyon trailhead parking area rather than the longer approach from Lava Point to save time and energy.
- 2
This trail works beautifully as the return leg of a Northgate Peaks loop — hike out to the Peaks viewpoint first, then follow Wildcat Canyon back for a roughly 10-mile day with varied scenery.
- 3
The meadow sections about halfway along offer some of the best wildflower displays in Zion during July and early August — lupine, Indian paintbrush, and mule's ear carpet the openings between pine groves.
