Tag: Hiking Southern Utah
Hiking Southern Utah: Tuacahn Saddle (Padre Canyon)
The Tuacahn Saddle trailhead—also known as Padre Canyon—is accessed from the Tuacahn Amphitheatre parking lot. The Tuacahn main gate is sometimes locked; however, there is a small area for pulling over and parking just outside the gate.
Hiking Southern Utah: Black Gulch Trail in the Red Cliffs Desert...
Black Gulch Trail - The Red Cliffs Desert Reserve was established in 1996 to protect a large and diverse habitat capable of sustaining wildlife populations threatened by development and habitat loss.
Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park
Coral Pink Sand Dunes are a part of desert hiking my wife, Deb, and I generally avoid. Of course, we have explored major dunes such as Mesquite Flats Dunes
Hiking Southern Utah: Snow Canyon State Park has short trails for...
Snow Canyon State Park is a wonderful place for young hikers. Trails are relatively short and have minimal elevation gain.
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: 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: Canal Trail in Pine Valley Recreation Area
From St. George, drive north on Utah State Route 18 for approximately 23 miles until you reach Central. Turn right on Forest Route 35 toward Pine Valley.
Hiking Southern Utah: Lava Flow Trail
The lava tubes of Snow Canyon State Park are a series of small caves that have long been a popular spot for exploration.
Hiking Southern Utah: Snow Canyon Overlook
The Red Mountain trailhead has a large dirt parking lot with a restroom. From St. George, travel north on State Route 18. The turnoff for the trailhead is 11.4 miles past Snow Canyon Parkway.
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.