A historic black-and-white photo of a sandy trail winding through desert scrub toward Kolob Canyon's towering sandstone cliffs.
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Langston Mountain

A long backcountry scramble for experienced route-finders only.

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Langston Mountain rises above Langston Canyon in Zion's remote Kolob Terrace backcountry, reached by an obscure and strenuous scramble above Hop Valley and La Verkin Creek. It isn't a maintained trail — the route from the Hop Valley trailhead runs roughly 18 miles round-trip with Class 2/3 scrambling, careful route-finding, and a full day's commitment.

Good to know

  • Views from the summit take in Gregory Butte and Kolob Arch to the west and Beartrap Canyon to the east
  • A grove of ponderosa pines grows near the top
  • Not a casual hike — backcountry navigation skills are essential and a permit is required for overnight use

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