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Hiking Southern Utah: Goosenecks State Park

Hiking Southern Utah: Goosenecks State Park, State Park of the Week

Millions of years ago, the land at Goosenecks State Park was relatively flat until the San Juan River meandered. During that time, the land rose in uplift.
Hiking Southern Utah: Water Canyon

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

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.
Exploring Southern Utah: Checkerboard Mesa

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: The Vortex

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.
Emerald Pools Trail Zion National Park

Hiking Southern Utah: Emerald Pools Trail

he trailhead to Emerald Pools Trail is located across the street from the Zion Lodge. Choose the lower trail to access the lower pools first.

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: Yellow Knolls Trail

Hiking Southern Utah: Yellow Knolls Trail

You can find more information on the Yellow Knolls trail and maps on the Bureau of Land Management's website.
Hiking Southern Utah: Hiking Lady Mountain with Bo Beck

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 Buckskin Gulch

Hiking Southern Utah: Buckskin Gulch

Easy to difficult. Depending on the condition of the canyon, you may need rope to navigate a boulder problem and climb down, or you may have to wade through pools.