Tag: hiking
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.
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: Church Rocks
Church Rocks is a group of scenic red rock formations—possibly named for their church-like appearance—that can be viewed from the Church Rocks Loop.
West Cinder Knoll Trail, Red Cliffs Desert Reserve
West Cinder Knoll Trail - To reach the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve trailhead from St. George, proceed east to Hurricane along State Route 9 (aka State Street)
Hiking Southern Utah: Owens Loop Trail in the Red Cliffs Desert...
Owens Loop Trail, with the trailhead at Brooks Nature Park. Just north of downtown St. George, Owens Loop Trail begins within St. George city limits. It quickly enters the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve. The hike is free and no permit necessary.
Foothills Trail in Mesquite, Nevada
For whatever reason, if you need a short, interesting diversion try hiking Foothills Trail. This easy hike, approximately 1.5 miles round trip, features
Hiking Southern Utah: Butterfly Trail in Snow Canyon State Park
Hiking Southern Utah: Butterfly Trail in Snow Canyon State Park is embedded with lava rocks, so watch your step to avoid nasty falls.
Hiking Southern Utah: Grosvenor Arch — You gotta see it to...
Utah is no stranger to arches. Arches National Park alone is home to more than 2,000 natural sandstone arches. There must be at least that many scattered throughout the remainder of the state.
Hiking Southern Utah: Tuacahn Saddle
Tuacahn Saddle, also known as Padre’s Canyon trail, is a gorgeous but moderately strenuous scenic trail that takes hikers up behind Tuacahn amphitheater and down into Snow Canyon State Park with spectacular views all along the way.