Near Paradise UT. Trail has a decent incline and ends with a decent size cave/arch. Bring lunch and enjoy the view. Distance: 3.58 miles round trip Time: 1.5 hours Start: Difficulty: Moderate Elevation Gain: 715 Fee: ... Continue Reading →
Cathedral Gorge State Park
There are some official trails to hike, but our favorite thing to do was to just explore. There aren't any restrictions of where you can climb (at least when we were there), so bring some sturdy shoes, gloves, water and go explore. Dogs Allowed: Yes, on leashEntrance Fee: $5Camping Fee: $15 Eagle View Point... Continue Reading →
Valley of Fire State Park – Rainbow Vista & Fire Canyon Overlook
A very nice hike in sand where you can see rainbow colors in rock, beautiful desert flowers, and a lot of red rock. Distance: 1.15 miles round tripTime: 30 minutesStart: White Domes RdDifficulty: ... Continue Reading →
Valley of Fire State Park – FireWave
Short hike and simply beautiful. Distance: 1.5 miles round tripTime: 1 hourStart: White Domes RdDifficulty: EasyElevation Gain: 239 ft Clearly marked easy to follow trail, leading to great views. The main place people like to photograph is that mound above our dog Nico, called the Wave. I believe they no longer want people walking on... Continue Reading →
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area – Keystone Thrust
Not our favorite hike - it was hot, there was little shade, and the thrust wasn't spectacular, but an educational experience. Distance: 2.28 miles round tripTime: 1.5 hoursStart: White Rock Mountain Rd (Off Scenic Dr) (36.1730447,-115.4775599)Difficulty: EasyElevation Gain: 506 ft A little sun faded, but a short explanation of the hike. Standing on the thrust.... Continue Reading →
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area – Calico Tanks Trail
Our favorite hike in Red Rock! We loved the hike, seeing the pond with frogs, and the views of Las Vegas. Highly recommended. Distance: 2.5 miles round tripTime: 2 hoursStart: Red Rock Canyon Rd (Off Scenic Dr)Difficulty: EasyElevation Gain: 431 ft I believe this is a darkling beetle - they are sometimes referred to as... Continue Reading →
Wall Lake Trail
Distance: 2 miles (full loop = 5.5 miles) round trip Time: 1 hour (full loop = 2-3 hours) Start: From Mirror Lake Hwy, take turnoff to Trial & Washington Lake. Drive to end... Continue Reading →
Corona Arch
Distance: 2.4 miles RT Time: 2 hours Start: Parking lot just off Potash Road (20 min West of Moab) Difficulty: Moderate Elevation Gain: 713
Spring Canyon Trail
I really enjoyed the start of this hike, but I didn't have time to complete it, so this one is back on my list of hikes to do again. I'll refresh this post once that happens. Distance: 8.5 miles RT (I only went 3 miles RT)Time: 4-5 hours (I only had 1.5 hours)Start: Various starting... Continue Reading →
Goblin Valley – Goblin’s Lair
Distance: 2.5 miles RT Time: 1-2 hours (depends on time exploring the cave) Start: North edge of parking lot (overlooking Goblin Valley) Difficulty: Moderate Elevation Gain: 390 Bring: Flashlight & water Your kids won't want to do this hike unless you set the stage (or until they've already had some time to explore the hoodoos... Continue Reading →