Tag: Utah hiking
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.
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: Buckskin Gulch
Easy to difficult. Depending on the condition of the canyon, you may need rope to navigate a boulder problem and climb down, or you may have to wade through pools.
Hellhole Canyon Trail in the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve
If you want an easy hike to an amazing canyon, use the trail on the west side above the wash. For the more adventurous, hike up to Hellhole Canyon in the wash. The latter is slower, and sometimes tiresome navigating all the rocks, but is more of a challenge.