NOTE: The Hidden Canyon Trail was closed on August 28, 2018 due to a rockfall. The slide blocked the trail and nine hikers were trapped inside the canyon. All were rescued via a short-haul helicopter operation, and nobody was injured. THIS HIKE IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Check the NPS current conditions page for the […]
See Zion from Observation Point – The View is Better than Angels Landing!
Look down at Angels Landing and all the silly people there! The hike to Observation Point is less crowded, more rewarding, and features one of Zion’s best views. Observation Point Trail Guide MAP: Trails Illustrated PERMITS: none DESIGNATION: Zion National Park (entrance fee required) BEST SEASONS: spring and fall DISTANCE: 8 miles round trip WATER: […]
Day-Hike Zion’s Narrows from the Top-Down: The Ultimate Guide
WARNING: Don’t proceed without noting these 5 facts: The Zion Narrows from the top-down is not a simple hike to execute. 1) Flash floods occur here. They can and will kill you. You will hear it repeatedly, because this is serious! 2) The Zion Narrows are often CLOSED. The Park Service shuts it down when […]
Valley of the Gods – Discover Utah’s Road Less Traveled
The Valley of the Gods Isn’t that name just so irresistible? Well that’s all there is to it – just a name. Nothing to see here. There’s a desert, a dirt road, and some sandstone. That’s all. Maybe you should just skip this post, and go back to Monument Valley. Valley of the Gods is […]
Delicate Arch – How to Hike to Utah’s Most Famous Landmark
Delicate Arch is one of America’s most recognizable and beautiful landmarks – an icon of the desert southwest. It appears on the state of Utah’s license plate! This trail gets busier every day, but the Arch is worth seeing at least once, regardless of the crowds. Arches National Park and Moab are notoriously packed with […]