25 Must-Do Hikes in Southern Utah
Ahh, the Utah desert. Giant walls of red rock, ancient sandstone formations, the open road, and lots of sunshine. If you’ve ever visited Southern Utah in the summer, you know that that sunshine can be a little over enthusiastic, i.e. it’s friggin’ hot! Well, a wise man once said, “Explore Southern Utah in the fall. It’s cooler.” He was right. And not only is it cooler, but the summer crowds won’t be in full force so you may just find yourself hiking in solitude. Then there's the off-season hotel prices. Still not convinced? Check out these beautiful photos of some of Southern Utah’s best hikes and we’re sure you’ll be packing up and heading to the desert ASAP.
1. Hike to Lower Calf Creek Falls
Photo: Thomas Burton
2. Hike to Mesa Arch
Photo: Chase Dekker
3. Hike to the Golden Cathedral
Photo: Thomas Burton
4. Hike to Cassidy Arch
Photo: Nick Oman
5. Hike Navajo Loop and Queens Garden Trail
Photo: Rebecca Jones
6. Hike through the Paria Canyon
Photo: Brandon Silver
7. Hike the Narrows, Zion NP
Photo: Jason Hatfield
8. Hike the Red Cliffs Recreation Nature Trail
Photo: Thomas Burton
9. Short Hike to Double Arch
Photo: Scott Kranz
10. Hike in Horseshoe Canyon, Canyonlands NP
Photo: Gemina Garland-Lewis
11. Hike to Broken Bow Arch
Photo: Ryan Vermillion
12. Hike Wall Street in Bryce Canyon
Photo: Ryan Vermilion
13. Hike to Goblin’s Lair and Carmel Canyon
Photo: Katie Lyons
14. Hike Little Wild Horse Canyon and Bell Canyon Loop
Photo: Aaron Roth
15. Hike the West and East Rim Loop at Dead Horse Point
Photo: Jennell McHugh
16. Hike the Loop Trail at Natural Bridges National Monument
Photo: Gemina Garland-Lewis
17. Hike Bryce Canyon’s Riggs Spring Loop
Photo: Jason Shepherd
18. Hike the Zion Subway, Bottom-Up
Photo: Lindsay Daniels
19. Hike Angel’s Landing at Night
Photo: Derrick Lytle
20. Hike Observation Point
Photo: Idle Theory Bus
21. Hike Negro Bill Canyon
Photo: Tyler McFall
22. Hike to Navajo Arch
Photo: Lee Cuellar
23. Hike Druid Arch
Photo: Scott Nichols
24. Hike Capitol Reef’s Sulphur Creek
Photo: Thomas Burton
25. Hike to the Timber Creek Overlook in Kolob Canyon
Photo: Derrick Lytle
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Cover photo: Chase Dekker
