At the top of Springville canyon is a trail that follows Wadsworth Creek for about 3 miles with many stream crossings, decent shade, and a primitive camping spots. It's great for dogs and kids, but the trail can get dusty and there are a lot of cows in the canyon. I use T-Mobile and there... Continue Reading →
Hidden Haven Waterfall
Nice trail with multiple bridges, a small stream and a waterfall. If you happen to be on your way to Cedar Breaks or staying in Parowan UT, Hidden Haven trailhead is under a 10 minutes drive up the canyon and offers a quick, easy and fun hike. See the damage from a previous flood. Distance: ... Continue Reading →
Cedar Breaks – Spectra Point and Rampart Overlook Trails to Arch
This trail has some great views of Cedar Breaks (which is similar to Bryce Canyon National Park), bristlecone pine trees, beautiful flowers, a small historic building, and an optional but undocumented extension to see a double arch. Distance: 4.83 miles round tripTime: ... Continue Reading →
Bell Rock Loop
Amazing views on this 3 mile loop trail in Sedona AZ with red rock formations (near and in the distance). Distance: 2.95 mile loopTime: 2-3 hoursStart: Bell Rock Vista TrailheadDifficulty: ... Continue Reading →
Fay Canyon
Easy level hike through Fay Canyon, which may lead to a waterfall at certain times of the year. There is also an arch that requires some rock scrambling and good maps to find. Distance: 2-3 milesTime: 1-2 hoursStart: ... Continue Reading →
Devils Bridge
Around 4 miles RT to stand on top of a bridge and take awesome pictures and have an unforgettable time. Distance: 4.04 mile round-tripTime: 2-3 hoursStart: Dry Creek Road parking lotDifficulty: ... Continue Reading →
Cedar Breaks – Alpine Pond Trail
This trail has some views of Cedar Breaks, but the pond was the real central point. Learn about the Pika! Distance: 2.2 miles round tripTime: 1 hourStart: Chessman Ridge Overlook or... 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 →
Diamond Head – Oahu Hawaii
After being married for 12 years, my wife and I finally took a vacation, just the two of us, and left the kids at home. This was a surprise trip and my wife was very concerned about leaving the kids at home with grandparents. That lasted almost 24 hours into the trip and then she... Continue Reading →