I (Max) was born and raised in Utah and introduced to its unimaginable landscapes through my dad. I feel so lucky to have cut my teeth as a hiker in the Beehive State.
Millions of people visit Utah’s “Mighty Five” national parks every year and I can understand why. Arches, Bryce, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and Zion are all sensational.
We wrote these guides to help you discover some of Utah’s lesser-known gems. I think you will find that the state’s public lands will blow your mind, especially off the beaten path.
Trip Data Dates: Fri, May 1, 2020 to Sun, May 3, 2020 Route: Willis Creek Slot Canyon > Sheep Creek > Upper Paria River…
Overview Red Reef Trail is one of the most popular hikes in Red Cliffs Desert Reserve, a swath of desert lands set aside to…
Overview Hellhole Canyon is an unbelievably gorgeous hike in Southern Utah. The trailhead signage refers to it as "Kayenta Canyon", but I've never heard…
Overview Little Black Mountain Petroglyph Site is an easy, short hike near St. George on the Arizona Strip. The BLM-managed site contains 500 petroglyphs…
Overview The Enepitsi Trail is a wide, family and dog-friendly trail that runs along the Santa Clara River near St. George. There are several…
Overview Near the southernmost edge of Utah, there's an area called The Rimrocks where bizarre hoodoos dot colorful badlands. It's an unfamiliar landscape, like…
Overview A few miles north of Kanab, there's a magnificent slot canyon colloquially called "Peekaboo Canyon" but named "Red Canyon Slot" on maps. In…
Overview The Wave is a geologic wonder in the Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness of Northern Arizona, formed by Navajo Sandstone. Over millions of years,…
Overview Devil's Pocket Loop is a hike that starts at Devil's Kitchen Campground, follows the bottom of a rift valley, climbs over the Pinnacle…
Overview Whiterocks Amphitheater is a short hike in Snow Canyon State Park that takes you to a natural amphitheater formed by white Navajo Sandstone.…
