Tag: hiking
Hiking Southern Utah: Mt. Belknap
Mt. Belknap, the second-highest of the Tushar peaks, makes for a relatively easy ascent of a mountain of this size. An added bonus is that the road that leads to its base is the highest road in the state.
Hiking Southern Utah: Zebra and Tunnel Canyons
The mouth of Zebra Canyon is wide upon entry but soon narrows. You may encounter some pools, especially if the area recently had rain.
Hiking Southern Utah: Moapa Peak
The climb up Moapa peak is an unrelentingly steep, exposed, and exhausting endeavor and one that is best suited for those who are in superb shape and are comfortable with massive exposure.
Hiking Southern Utah: Shivwits Arch
he Virgin River Gorge has beautiful views that most people just observe as they drive through it on their way to somewhere else.
Sand Bench Trail, Zion National Park
This moderately strenuous hike, a mostly sandy trail, features splendid views of lower Zion Canyon and adjacent mountains.
Hiking Southern Utah: Many Pools
Trekking above the Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel is my husband’s favorite day-hike destination, but until recently, we had failed to find a path that was free of tourists or that was remote but didn’t trigger my trail terrors.
Hiking Southern Utah: Watchman Trail, Zion National Park
This easy hike, with a fairly strenuous elevation gain in the middle section, on a well-maintained trail features great views of lower Zion Canyon.
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: Whiterocks Amphitheater Trail
The Whiterocks trail is a scenic trail with multiple options for hikers of all abilities.
Hiking Southern Utah: Cinder Cone Trail
The Cinder Cone Trail is easily accessible from St. George. Simply follow Bluff Street north out of town, driving 10.25 miles from the junction of Bluff and St. George Boulevard.