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Goblin State Park

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.
Foothills Trail in Mesquite, Nevada

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
Petrified Dunes Trail, Snow Canyon State Park

Petrified Dunes Trail, Snow Canyon State Park

Living so close to Snow Canyon State Park, one tends to forget the amazing sandstone formations and views. Petrified Dunes Trail, Snow Canyon State Park
Kentucky Lucky Chicken Trail

Kentucky Lucky Chicken Trail

I have hiked over 230 different trails throughout the southwest. I’ve never come across a trail with such an odd name as Kentucky Lucky Chicken Trail.
Toquerville Falls

Hiking Toquerville Falls

If you want to visit one of the southwest’s premier desert waterfalls, put Toquerville Falls on your list. The great views and the falls are worth the discomfort caused by the bad road.
Confluence Trail in Confluence Park

Hiking Southern Utah: Confluence Trail in Confluence Park

Confluence Park - The park includes a network of ten trails. Along the longest, Confluence Trail can be found evidence of previous human habitation.
Three Falls Trail

Hiking Southern Utah: Three Falls Trail

Desert waterfalls, while not rare, are a special treat. Three Falls Trail along Gould Wash in Hurricane, features waterfalls and colorful canyon walls.
Enepitsi (Ghost) Trail in the Santa Clara River Reserve

Enepitsi (Ghost) Trail in the Santa Clara River Reserve

This trail is an easy out and back hike mostly along the Santa Clara River featuring high cliffs, petroglyphs, and a riparian environment near the river.
East Reef Trail

East Reef Trail in Red Cliffs Desert Reserve

All hikes are good. Some have one or two attractions, others more. This hike, East Reef Trail in the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve, is one of the multi-attraction hikes.
Hiking Southern Utah: Grosvenor Arch

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.