Great views Distance: 1.79 miles RTTime: 1-2 hoursStart: GrandView Point Rd pullout just before Upheaval dome road intersectionDifficulty: EasyElevation Gain: 240 ft
Canyonlands – GrandView Point Trail
Capitol Reef – Freemont River Trail
This is an easy 2.5 mile trail starting from the campground amphitheater and following the river but heading slightly up to a plateau. This was a good first hike for us as we had not yet seen any cool arches/bridges. It may be a little disappointing if you have done some of the cooler hikes... Continue Reading →
Capitol Reef – Capitol Gorge Trail to Tanks
It's a beautiful scenic drive out and there are restrooms & a covered picnic area at the trailhead. The trail is mostly flat ground (all except for the end if you are heading to the tanks). There are only about two visible petroglyph images, but with the pioneer names way up on the cliffs and... Continue Reading →
Capitol Reef – Hickman Bridge Trail
Hickman Bridge Distance (RT): 2 miles RTTime: 1 hourStart: Parking Lot off Highway 24Difficulty: EasyElevation Gain: 357 ftFee: Free
Arches – Devil’s Garden Trail
Arches National Park has a lot to offer, especially arches in abundance. This single trail passes five unique arches (Tunnel, Pine Tree, Partition, Navajo, & Double O). We skipped two other possible arches due to time constraints. It also allows you to explore on some less used primitive trails. Distance: 5.4 miles RTTime: 3 hoursStart:... Continue Reading →
Arches – Delicate Arch Trail
Arches National Park has a lot to offer, especially arches in abundance. This busy trail is mostly on hard rock surfaces and reaches the famous Delicate Arch which you see on many Utah license plates. If you aren't able to do this hike, there is a shorter hike to a lookout point further up the... Continue Reading →