Tag: southern Utah
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: Buckskin Hollow via Winchester Trail
Everyone loves a surprise. Yes? Of course. Who doesn’t enjoy opening a present, and instead of getting the boring item you knew was there
Hiking Southern Utah: Northgate Peaks Trail
The Northgate Peaks Trail is one of my favorite hikes to do in the spring because of the wildflowers growing in the meadow, but it is a nice hike most of the year.
Tom’s 2024 Thanksgiving Thankful List
Each November. I compose a “Thanksgiving Thankful List” for the preceding year. My wife, Deb, and I enjoy our life in red rock southern Utah and have many
Hiking Southern Utah: Yant Flat
Yant Flat is the perfect viewpoint from which to see the topography of Washington County. From high up, one can look down and see the winding canyons of the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area, the slice of blue of Sand Hollow Reservoir, and Zion peeking out from the side.
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: Mollies Nipple
Mollies Nipple is a prominent landmark that overlooks the Hurricane Valley and has much historical and geological significance.
Hiking Southern Utah: Tempi’po’op Trail
The Tempi'po'op (tum-pee-poo-oop) trail is a delightful trek that leads to one of the richest areas of petroglyphs in the region.
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.
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.