Tag: Tom Garrison
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)
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
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 - 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: 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.
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.
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.
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
Hiking Southern Utah: Butterfly Trail in Snow Canyon State Park
Hiking Southern Utah: Butterfly Trail in Snow Canyon State Park is embedded with lava rocks, so watch your step to avoid nasty falls.
Hiking Southern Utah: White Reef/Leeds Reef Loop Trail in Red Cliffs...
Hiking Southern Utah: White Reef/Leeds Reef Loop Trail in Red Cliffs Desert Reserve is a natural setting with fantastic views about 10 miles from St. George.