Utah Adventure Guides
Utah is home to five incredible National Parks known as the Mighty 5. Utah’s Mighty 5 span across southern and central Utah, making for an epic road trip route over some of the world’s most unique and confounding landscapes. It would be impossible to choose just one park to visit, as each one of the …
Distance: 5 miles | Time: 2.5 hrs – 3.5 hrs | Level: Hard Hiking Honaker Trail was completely unplanned and yet one of our favorite trails we did during our Utah road trip. While drooling over the views from our tent at Goosenecks Campground we decided we had to find a hike in the area. Thanks to AllTrails …
There are so many things I wish I knew before visiting Lake Powell for the first time. I failed to put much thought into researching logistics because I was just so entranced by the sheer beauty of the lake. It honestly never crossed my mind that visiting Lake Powell could be anything but pure magic. …
Distance: 1.8 miles | Time: 40 min. – 1 hr | Level: Easy Toadstool Hoodoos Trail is an incredible trail we just happened to stumble upon. I’m a planner, and almost never stray from the well researched and extensive itinerary I create for each destination. However, something that morning compelled me to say, “Toadstool Hoodoos Trail? What’s that?! Pull-over!” …
Distance: 8.3 mile Loop | Time: 4.5 – 5.5 hours | Level: Moderate The Needles District of Canyonlands National Park does not get enough credit. Somehow the Needles have remained untouched and unnoticed by visitors who are dead set on exploring the more popular Island in the Sky District. We spent three weeks road tripping around southern Utah and …
Distance: 3.2 miles round trip | Time: 2 – 3 hours | Level: Moderate Delicate Arch is one of the most iconic views in the U.S. southwest and, hands down, the most sought-after arch in Arches National Park. Unlike many other arches, Delicate Arch stands completely alone. With no support on either side, it’s evident how the arch earned …
Distance: 2.4 miles roundtrip | Time: 1.5 – 2.5 hours | Level: Moderate Tower Arch Trail was hands down our favorite hike we did in Arches National Park. The trail winds hikers through what’s known as the Klondike Bluffs area of the park. The landscape consists of unique sandstone spires, towering rock walls, and sweeping views of the vibrant …
Distance: 7.9 mile loop | Time: 3 – 4 hours | Level: Moderate – Hard Devils Garden Trail is an adventurous loop with incredible views of Arches National Park. While Delicate Arch receives most of the hype in the park, Devils Garden Trail boasts eight different arches, including the longest arch in North America. Devils Garden Trail is sort …
Distance: 3 miles round trip | Time: 1.5 – 2.5 hours | Level: Easy – Moderate Corona Arch and Bowtie Arch are two of Moab’s most spectacular natural wonders. When researching things to do in Moab for our Utah road trip, most results highlighted hikes within surrounding National Parks, Arches and Canyonlands. Luckily, hiking Corona and Bowtie Arch Trail …
Distance: 2.6 miles Round Trip | Time: 2.5 – 3.5 hours | Level: Difficult Hiking Castleton Tower Trail in Moab is nothing short of iconic. It is one of, if not the most famous desert tower in the world. When I first laid eyes on Castleton Tower from the window of our rental Jeep I turned to Cole and …