Tag: Hiking guide
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: 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: Johnson Canyon and Scout Cave
The combined trails of Johnson Canyon and Scout Cave are an excellent way to spend a few hours hiking, with stunning features including a 200-foot-wide arch, a surprisingly lush spring, stunning views of the Ivins area, and a huge, cathedral-like cave.
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.
The Independent’s Top Five Zion National Park Springtime Hikes
The Independent has hand-selected the top five Zion National Park springtime hikes. There is sure to be something for all levels of hikers here.
Hiking Southern Utah: Red Cliffs Mall
Hiking Southern Utah: Red Cliffs Mall
Trail name: Red Cliffs Mall
Location: 1770 E. Red Cliffs Dr., St. George, UT 84790
Distance: ½ mile, 1 mile roundtrip
Difficulty:...
“First Day Hikes” features six Utah state parks on New Year’s...
Looking for a beautiful and invigorating way to start the new year? Kick off 2016 with a family-friendly hike in Utah. First Day Hikes...
Kolob Terrace road construction finished; minor repairs remain
The major construction of the Kolob Terrace Road, which runs north from the town of Virgin, has finished and all hard closures completed. Minor...