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Hiking Southern Utah: Virgin River Rim Trail

Hiking Southern Utah: Virgin River Rim Trail

Virgin River Rim Trail is broken down into three shorter hiking trails: Dry Valley to Strawberry Ridge, Cascade Falls Trailhead to Te-ah Trailhead, and Te-ah Trailhead to Webster Flat Road.
Hiking Southern Utah: Northgate Peaks Trail

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.
Hiking Southern Utah Tempi'po'op Trail Anasazi trail St. George

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: Yant Flat

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: 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: Navajo Loop Trail

Hiking Southern Utah: Navajo Loop Trail

Bryce Canyon National Park is known for the tall spires of red and orange rock known as hoodoos that spread across the canyon floor reaching upward, and towering above those beneath them.
Hiking Southern Utah: Owen's Loop

Hiking Southern Utah: Owen’s Loop

With clifftop views of St. George, easy and fun rock scrambling, and a moderate grade, the Owen’s Loop Trail is a fantastic semi-urban adventure that rewards the hiker with outstanding vistas without being overly difficult.
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.
Hiking Southern Utah Mt. Belknap

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

Hiking Southern Utah: Mollies Nipple

Mollies Nipple is a prominent landmark that overlooks the Hurricane Valley and has much historical and geological significance.