Tag: hiking
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
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: White Reef/Leeds Reef Loop Trail in Red Cliffs...
Hiking Southern Utah: White Reef/Leeds Reef Loop Trail in Red Cliffs Desert Reserve is a natural setting with fantastic views about 10 miles from St. George.
Hiking Southern Utah: Clear Creek Trail
Sometimes following the herd is a good thing. But often getting off the beaten path, especially when hiking, leads to wonderful surprises. Clear Creek Trail is one of those surprises.
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: 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: Capitol Reef National Park
Hiking Southern Utah: Capitol Reef National Park is comparable to Zion National Park with its many trails and spectacular landscape but sans massive crowds.
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.