Hiking in Southern Utah will change you forever. Even the most fervent desert haters have a soft spot for red rocks. This region has one of the most magical and otherworldly landscapes in the world.
It should come as no surprise that all of Utah’s “Mighty Five” national parks are in the southern part of the state. However, for as special as they are, there are even more extraordinary places in between the parks.
If you are looking to hike less-visited trails with arches, petroglyphs, ancient ruins, and non-technical slot canyons, these guides are for you!
Overview If you're looking for a quintessential Utah slot canyon experience but you don't want to involve ropes, harnesses, and sketchy rappels, then Little…
Overview Grand-Staircase Escalante has no shortage of exceptional hikes, but the Golden Cathedral has to be in my top five. At the lower end…
Overview Peek-A-Boo Slot Canyon and Spooky Gulch are among Utah's finest non-technical slot canyons. The canyons are adjacent from each other and are usually…
Overview Zebra is one of Utah's most picturesque non-technical slot canyons. It is a short and easy hike to the canyon's entrance but those…
Overview There is no doubt that The Subway is one of Utah's finest slot canyons and indeed word has gotten around. To help protect…
Overview Grosvenor Arch is a one-of-a-kind double arch in Grand-Staircase Escalante National Monument. The arch's trailhead is accessed from a side road of Cottonwood…
Overview Directly east of Cedar City, there is a prominent red hill that forms a stark contrast against the forested mountains that surround it.…
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…
