Tag: Hiking guide
Hiking Southern Utah: Mill Canyon Trail
The Mill Canyon Trail is a spectacular hike in the Pine Valley Mountain Wilderness that leads through a narrow canyon lined with towering crags, a rich forest of fir and aspen (particularly beautiful in fall), and a seasonal stream.
Hiking Southern Utah: Stoddard Mountain
The ascent of the remote and lonely Stoddard Mountain is a largely unknown gem of a hike that whisks one straight up the side of this impressive peak.
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: Hiking Lady Mountain with Bo Beck
t was still dark as a caravan of us sped toward Zion National Park. With the approach of dawn on a clear spring morning, the plateaus and bluffs were just large shadows against the night sky as it turned cobalt blue.
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: South Fork of Taylor Creek
The first part of the South Fork of Taylor Creek hike is in the sun, but you will soon enter a shaded forest.
Hiking Southern Utah: The Northgate Peaks and North Guardian Angel
Hiking Southern Utah: The Northgate Peaks Trail and North Guardian Angel in the Kolob Terrace section of Zion National Park is a trail with spectacular
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: Navajo Loop Trail
Bryce Canyon National Park is known for the tall spires of red and orange rock known as hoodoos that spread across the canyon floor reaching upward, and towering above those beneath them.
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.