Timber Creek Overlook
About This Trail
This is an incredibly scenic, fairly short hike that’s within a quiet part of Zion National Park. Located just off the I-15 in Utah, you can easily find this trail by getting off at exit 40 and following the road to the dead end. There’s a round parking lot with a beautiful photo op spot. Or you can head up Timber Creek Trail.
This is an uphill out and back, but the pitch is not hard and a good steady climb that little legs can handle. There are some drop offs, so keep an eye on runners. Kids will enjoy climbing trees along the way. There are low easy to climb branches.
The hike has numerous juniper and pine trees, yucca plants and lots of chipmunks running around. Expect snow in the winter, as this hike is at about 5,000 feet.
There’s a bathroom in the parking lot but no water. Excellent spot to view the sunset.
Trail Features
| Seasons | Fall, Spring, Summer, and Winter |
|---|---|
| Surface type | Dirt |
| Elevation gain | 150 ft. |
| Stroller friendly | No |
| ADA accessible | No |
| Water fountains | No |
| Bathrooms | Yes |
| Cell reception | Spotty |
| Pet friendly | No |
| Nearby convenience store | No |
| Camping Nearby | No |
| Emergency support within 5 miles |
Yes |
Trail highlights
Some excellent things to look out for on this trail are the spectacular view, wildlife and often is a very quiet trail in spite of being in Zion National Park.
Easy beginner trail and excellent for young kids.
Fee & Parking Details
National park pass required but often not enforced.
Trail Contributor
Shanti Hodges is the Founder of Hike it Baby. Shanti started the organization in Portland, OR in 2013 so she could find friends to hike with. It quickly caught on locally and people started contacting her to help develop hike communities that were baby and toddler focused in other cities. To further support her mission to get families outside, Shanti wrote a book “Hike it Baby: 100 Awesome Outdoor Adventures with Babies and Toddlers.” She is committed to getting local and national parks to be more aware of how they can better support families with babies and newly walking children. Shanti lives in Southern Utah with her husband and son. In her spare time she’s a hike guide and hosts women’s hike retreats.
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Weather
Trail Map
Getting There
Take exit 40 off of I-15 and drive to the end of the road.
About The Guide