Tag: outdoors
Hiking Southern Utah: Gifford Canyon in Zion National Park
Hiking Southern Utah: Gifford Canyon in Zion National Park is an easy hike up a colorful canyon with steep red rock canyon walls and plenty of vegetation.
Hiking Southern Utah: Black Gulch Trail in the Red Cliffs Desert...
Black Gulch Trail - The Red Cliffs Desert Reserve was established in 1996 to protect a large and diverse habitat capable of sustaining wildlife populations threatened by development and habitat loss.
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)
High Point Trail in the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve
High Point Trail in the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve - Sometimes you need a getaway hike—you know, close by, easy, and with good views of southwest Utah’s
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?
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.
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: Whiterocks Amphitheater to Awesome Chasm Traverse
The traverse from the Whiterocks Amphitheater to Awesome Chasm is not a route for the faint of heart. Depending on the route taken, this adventure climbs up and over numerous small peaks en route to the spectacular gap of Awesome Chasm
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: 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.