Tag: southern Utah
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)
Hiking Southern Utah: Tuacahn Split
Tuacahn Split is a fun but strenuous hike located near Tuacahn Center for the Arts in Ivins, Utah. It takes you through a maze of sandstone that leads up above Snow Canyon State
Park.
Hiking Southern Utah: Kanarra Creek Trail
Kanarra Creek Trail is a great way to experience a taste of what Zion offers without actually being in the park.
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: Johnson Canyon and Scout Cave
The hike to Johnson Canyon is a short one that packs a lot of features into its one-mile length. Lava flows, a deep gorge, towering sandstone cliffs, a lush spring, a massive arch, and a box canyon all make for a spectacular hike that even the littlest legs can accomplish.
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: 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: 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: 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.
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.