Kolob Terrace & Lava Point
Kolob Terrace
A mesa road climbing north from the town of Virgin, passing across lava ledges to the Lava Point viewpoint at about 2,400 m elevation and to Kolob Reservoir.
Kolob Terrace Road leaves Highway 9 at the town of Virgin. It passes through lava mesas and red canyons and serves as the access road to The Subway and the Northgate Peaks Trail. Near the end, Lava Point is one of the highest viewpoints in the park. In summer it is about 10°C cooler than the canyon floor, and it is quiet with few people. The one-way drive takes about an hour, and the upper section is closed in winter.
Opening hours
Seasonal access only
Nearby sights
- The Subway
- The Narrows
- Riverside Walk
- Observation Point
- Angels Landing Trail
- Emerald Pools Trail
- Zion Lodge
- Great White Throne