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View across the reservoir toward surrounding mountains on Quail Creek Overlook Trail, Quail Creek State Park, April 2024 - Photo by Tom Garrison

Quail Creek Reservoir Overlook Trail From The South Shore, Quail Creek...

The hike featured great views of surrounding mountains and hills, colorful rugged terrain, massive dams, and a tranquil artificial lake.
Sand Bench Trail

Sand Bench Trail, Zion National Park

This moderately strenuous hike, a mostly sandy trail, features splendid views of lower Zion Canyon and adjacent mountains.
Southern Utah Hikes: Clear Creek Trail

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.
Mustang Pass Trail

Mustang Pass Loop Trail

Need some alone time and a decent workout? If yes, this loop hike is for you. Mustang Pass Trail connecting to Mill Creek Trail/Road and Middleton Powerline
Quail Canyon Trail

Quail Canyon (aka Fossil Canyon) in the Arizona Strip

Quail Canyon Trail - From St. George take River Road south which becomes a dirt road, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Road 1069, as you cross into Arizona.
Colorock Canyon Trail

Colorock Canyon – Colorful with Many Rocks

My wife Deb and I seek out isolated wilderness hikes. Colorock Canyon Trail certainly meets that criteria, after all it is in an officially designated wilderness area.
Escalante Canyons Art Festival

Escalante Canyons Art Festival

Now called the Escalante Canyons Art Festival, the theme continues to be ‘Art Inspired by Place.’ The event draws artists worldwide to compete in plein air
I’m pretty sure the hike to Jenny’s Canyon in Snow Canyon State Park is the shortest hike my wife, Deb, and I have done in many years of southwest desert hiking.

Jenny’s Canyon Trail in Snow Canyon State Park

I highly recommend this short easy hike that will take less than one hour even with much exploring & stopping for photos. Jenny’s Canyon is a treat for any
West Cinder Knoll Trail

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)
Black Brush Trail

Black Brush Trail

Ready for a moderately strenuous rocky, ravine infested hike with some great views of Ivins, Red Mountain, and the Santa Clara River from cliffs above the river?