Tag: Don Gilman
Hiking Southern Utah: Third Ravine
The Third Ravine is an under-appreciated gem. Located on the plateau bordering western St. George, the trail is a wonderful example of the diverse terrain of Washington County.
Hiking Southern Utah: Checkerboard Mesa
Checkerboard Mesa is one of the iconic landmarks in Zion National Park. Located on the less-frequented east side of the park, an ascent of this beautiful mountain provides for an exciting hike with spectacular scenery and quiet vistas.
Hiking Southern Utah: Spectra Point Trail in Cedar Breaks National Monument
Summer has officially arrived, and with it comes the intense heat the St. George area is known for. For hikers, this can make hitting the trail a more difficult proposition. Fortunately, there are hiking options in southern Utah that won’t put hikers at as much of a risk for heatstroke.
Hiking Southern Utah: Owen’s Loop
With clifftop views of St. George, easy and fun rock scrambling, and a moderate grade, the Owen’s Loop Trail is a fantastic semi-urban adventure that rewards the hiker with outstanding vistas without being overly difficult.
Hiking Southern Utah: Three Peaks Mountain
Three Peaks (my name for it) is an obscure mountain located near Stoddard Mountain between Enterprise and Cedar City.
Hiking Southern Utah: Johnson Canyon and Scout Cave
The hike to Johnson Canyon is a short one that packs a lot of features into its one-mile length. Lava flows, a deep gorge, towering sandstone cliffs, a lush spring, a massive arch, and a box canyon all make for a spectacular hike that even the littlest legs can accomplish.
Hiking Southern Utah: Gardner Peak
The trail begins in a meadow heading northwest but quickly plunges into the trees and begins ascending the very toe of the mountain.
Hiking Southern Utah: Tempi’po’op Trail
The Tempi'po'op (tum-pee-poo-oop) trail is a delightful trek that leads to one of the richest areas of petroglyphs in the region.
Hiking Southern Utah: Pine Park
Pine Park is a long-forgotten wonderland of white volcanic pinnacles and cones (very reminiscent of the fairy towers of Cappadocia, Turkey) located in a veritable wilderness west of Enterprise.
Hiking Southern Utah: Temple Quarry Trail
When the St. George temple was being constructed during the years of 1871 through 1877, stone was needed that would not break down in the alkaline soil of the area.