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Coral Pink Sand Dunes

Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park

Coral Pink Sand Dunes are a part of desert hiking my wife, Deb, and I generally avoid. Of course, we have explored major dunes such as Mesquite Flats Dunes
I’m pretty sure the hike to Jenny’s Canyon in Snow Canyon State Park is the shortest hike my wife, Deb, and I have done in many years of southwest desert hiking.

Jenny’s Canyon Trail in Snow Canyon State Park

I highly recommend this short easy hike that will take less than one hour even with much exploring & stopping for photos. Jenny’s Canyon is a treat for any
Hiking Southern Utah: Elkhart Cliffs Canyon

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.
High Point Trail

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

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?
Hidden-Haven-Falls-Trail

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)
Goblin State Park

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.
West Cinder Knoll Trail

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)
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

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.
Lava Flow Trail

Lava Flow Trail, Snow Canyon State Park

Lava Flow Trail - Along with red sandstone, ancient volcanoes, and lava flows (the dark volcanic stone known as basalt when it cools) are major factors