Tag: Hiking Southern Utah
Hiking Southern Utah: Vermillion Castle Trail
Vermillion Castle Trail is a 1.3 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Parowan, Utah that features beautiful wildflowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from March until October
Goblin Valley State Park
Looking for that desert playground with goblins being the most prominent feature? We were and Goblin Valley State park in south central Utah fit the bill.
Hiking Southern Utah: Eagle Crags
Eagle Crags has a wide sandy path strewn with rocks. The trail is in full sun on the arid, hot side of Zion National Park.
Hiking Southern Utah: Water Canyon
Water Canyon: From Hurricane, head out on Utah State Route 59 towards Arizona. When you get to Hildale, turn left onto Utah Avenue.
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: Grafton Ghost Town Offers an Exploration of Time...
Every year, millions of people travel past the Grafton Ghost Town on their way to the grandeur of Zion, missing the tiny sign that points towards this relic from a time long past.
Hiking Southern Utah: Pictograph Mountain
Pictograph Mountain is the large, colorful dome located in the southwestern portion of Snow Canyon State Park. As one of the dominant features in the park
Hiking Southern Utah: Elephant Arch
Hiking Southern Utah: Elephant Arch is a spectacular red-rock arch that requires considerable effort to reach but is well worth it.
Hiking Southern Utah: The Vortex
Drive up State Route 18 towards Dammeron Valley. About 3 miles after the Red Mountain Trailhead sign at the north end of Dammeron Valley, you need to turn left (west) onto Sand Cove Road (gravel road) toward Sand Cove Reservoir.
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.