From the Zion Visitor center, head west on UT-9 for about 12 miles until you reach the town of Virgin. The Kolob Reservoir Road goes off on the right as you enter town. Follow the Kolob Reservoir Road north for 6.9 miles to the signed Right Fork Trailhead on the right side of the road. There is a parking area here.

Follow the trail southeast a few minutes (0.25 miles) to where it drops off the mesa and down to North Creek. Follow the trail down, paying attention to its path as it can be a little tricky to find on the way out. Especially when close to North Creek, the trail braids incessantly. Follow the main path when you can find it.

From the bottom, go up North Creek about 10 minutes (0.6 miles) to where Right Fork comes in on.. well.. the right of course. Follow the social trail up Right Fork. Though easy at first, it gets a bit rougher the further you go. Stay on the main path when possible. In many sections, it is easiest to be on the streambank. You'll be crossing quite a bit, and likely to have wet feet.

It is about 4.3 miles from the confluence of Right/Left Forks to Double Falls and excellent respite from the heat. A quarter of a mile or so past Double Falls is Barrier Falls and the end of the road for hikers. Return the same way.