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Temple Quarry Trail

Did you know there is an history steeped, easy, short hike with good views surrounded by urban St. George? There is, Temple Quarry Trail. It is a perfect mid-winter hike—in the sun and only 2.4 miles long round trip, not long enough to freeze even if it is a bit cold.
View to the west on Quail Creek Trail, Red Cliffs Desert Reserve - Photo by Tom Garrison

Quail Creek Trail in the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve

This hike is a bit unusual for the southwest desert, much of it is hiking through a shaded riparian area of cottonwoods and willows alongside Quail Creek. It also features magnificent views of the red sandstone mountains and cliffs to the north and west.
103_0472 - Huge sandstone rocks along Chuckwalla Trail, November 2025 - Photo by Tom Garrison

Beck Hill Trail via (by way of) Chuckwalla Trail

This merged out and back trail includes beautiful red rock formations, some distant arches, great views, and wildlife sighting opportunities.
103_0348 - Deb on Sand Hill Trail, Red Cliffs Desert Reserve, September 2025 - Photo by Tom Garrison

Sand Hill Trail in the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve

If you like slogging through loose sand for a good workout, Sand Hill Trail is for you. Along with the workout are some spectacular views to the north of canyons...
SEPTEMBER 2025 ~ Independent & Zion Guide | Southern Utah Events & Entertainment

SEPTEMBER 2025 ~ Independent & Zion Guide | Southern Utah Events...

The Independent & Zion Guide | September 2025 | Southern Utah Events, Art, and Music. Calendar of Events full of things to do and places to go!
Foothills Trail in Mesquite, Nevada

Foothills Trail in Mesquite, Nevada

For whatever reason, if you need a short, interesting diversion try hiking Foothills Trail. This easy hike, approximately 1.5 miles round trip, features
Hiking Southern Utah: Butterfly Trail in Snow Canyon State Park is embedded with lava rocks, so watch your step to avoid nasty falls.

Hiking Southern Utah: Butterfly Trail in Snow Canyon State Park

Hiking Southern Utah: Butterfly Trail in Snow Canyon State Park is embedded with lava rocks, so watch your step to avoid nasty falls.
Hiking Southern Utah: Grosvenor Arch

Hiking Southern Utah: Grosvenor Arch — You gotta see it to...

Utah is no stranger to arches. Arches National Park alone is home to more than 2,000 natural sandstone arches. There must be at least that many scattered throughout the remainder of the state.
Tuacahn Saddle

Hiking Southern Utah: Tuacahn Saddle

Tuacahn Saddle, also known as Padre’s Canyon trail, is a gorgeous but moderately strenuous scenic trail that takes hikers up behind Tuacahn amphitheater and down into Snow Canyon State Park with spectacular views all along the way.
Hiking Southern Utah Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park

Hiking Southern Utah: Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park

Tucked away in Kanab near the Utah/Arizona border is Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park.