A few days ago, Blake and I were discussing some
of our favorites hikes. We have been on some great hikes together, so I thought
I would compile a list of our top ten day hikes in Utah! Here they are in no
specific order:
The Subway (Zion National Park)- A couple weekends ago, we did this hike
and fell in love with it. It is about a nine mile, moderately strenuous hike.
To finally see the famous Subway in person was incredible.
Angel's Landing (Zion National Park)- One of the more famous hikes in
Utah, as it rightfully should be. The long switchbacks and chained spine are
well worth the strain. The view at the
top is unbelievable.
Queen's Garden and Navajo loop (Bryce Canyon National Park)- A short, three
and a half must-do hike in Bryce Canyon. This hike takes you into the heart of
the hoodoos and red rock formations.
Cassidy Arch (Capitol Reef National Park)- This hike is a hidden gem in
Capitol Reef National Park. Working your way to the top from the Grand Wash,
you can walk right onto the arch. Awesome!
Delicate Arch (Arches National Park)- A Utah classic, this three mile
hike is a definite must-do. Just look at it! If you haven't done this hike, you
should probably do it. Like now!
Fiery Furnace (Arches National Park)- There are two ways to do this
hike: one with a guide and the other with a permit on your own. We did this
hike with a guide, and it was fun to get to see the hidden arches and to learn
about red rock geology. We plan to explore it again without a guide.
Peekaboo and Spooky Gulch (Escalante)- This two mile hike was
such a blast. We encountered standing water throughout Peekaboo Gulch, which
added to the adventure. Be sure to check out the double arch at the beginning
of Peekaboo.
Albion Basin (Little Cottonwood Canyon)- If you love wildflowers, then this
is your place. July is the best time to see these beauties. We hiked to Cecret
Lake and will be doing this hike again during wildflower season.
Bald Mountain (Uinta Mountains)- Mirror Lake has become a new
favorite camping spot for us. This hike has a great overlook of several lakes
and is only about 4 miles long. Perfect for a morning walk.
Calf Creek Falls (Escalante)- This is one of the greatest
places to visit if you are down in Escalante. It is about a three mile walk to
the falls of this desert oasis. The water is colder than it appears.
Hi Meg,
ReplyDeleteThese look great and I've only done a few. Could you add the name of the park(s) these hikes are in? We're going to explore Zion today.
Ann (your mom's grad school friend)
Ann,
ReplyDeleteYes! I will add them right now. The two that are in Zion are Angel's Landing and The Subway. I heard you are meeting my parents in Bryce Canyon this weekend, wish we could make it down!