Tag: southern Utah
Hiking Southern Utah: The mysterious Winchester Hills
Winchester Hills, while better known as a quiet subdivision off State Route 18 and east of Snow Canyon State Park, is also an interesting, slightly mysterious area of land
Hiking Southern Utah: Eagle Crags
Eagle Crags has a wide sandy path strewn with rocks. The trail is in full sun on the arid, hot side of Zion National Park.
Hiking Southern Utah: Pictograph Mountain
Pictograph Mountain is the large, colorful dome located in the southwestern portion of Snow Canyon State Park. As one of the dominant features in the park
Hiking Southern Utah: Elkhart Cliffs Canyon
Canyons make desert hiking a joy. While my wife Deb and I will go on almost any desert hike, canyons are the jewels.
Hiking Southern Utah: Confluence Park is not your typical hike
Tucked between La Verkin and Hurricane, down in the bottom of a rocky gorge, Confluence Park combines scenic beauty with history and biology in a quiet setting just a short distance from Utah State Route 9.
Hiking Southern Utah: Canal Trail in Pine Valley Recreation Area
From St. George, drive north on Utah State Route 18 for approximately 23 miles until you reach Central. Turn right on Forest Route 35 toward Pine Valley.
Hiking Southern Utah: Lava Flow Trail
The lava tubes of Snow Canyon State Park are a series of small caves that have long been a popular spot for exploration.
Hidden Haven Falls Trail
Hidden Haven Falls Trail - From St. George travel north on Interstate 15. About 15 miles past Cedar City turn off at Exit 75 placing you on Highway 143 (aka 200 South Street)
Hiking Southern Utah: Snow Canyon Overlook
The Red Mountain trailhead has a large dirt parking lot with a restroom. From St. George, travel north on State Route 18. The turnoff for the trailhead is 11.4 miles past Snow Canyon Parkway.
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.