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Utah

From its expanses of iconic desert playgrounds to its towering Wasatch Range, Utah is home to every type of outdoor adventure you can imagine. Locals and visitors alike are spoiled with convenient access to world-class winter and summer time activities and lodging.

Top Spots in and near Utah

  • Springdale, Utah

    Angels Landing, West Rim, Telephone Loop

    15.34 mi / 4304 ft gain
    The Angels Landing, West Rim, Telephone Loop Trail is a 14+ mile heavily-trafficked loop trail located in Zion National Park near Springdale, Utah. This iconic trail offers incredible views of Zion Canyon and is rated as difficult, with steep drop-offs on both sides of the narrow ridgeline sect...
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  • 38.089236,-111.343124, Utah

    Camp at Oak Creek Campground

    This campground is extremely easy to get to and is in a good location. It is located in the Dixie National Forest along Utah highway 12. The campground has a total of 9 spots most are good for small RV but nothing longer than 20ft. The campground has no electricity or water hookups but a water sp...
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  • Moab, Utah

    Balanced Rock Loop

    0.55 mi / 62 ft gain
    Balanced rock is a short loop and can be done in a short amount of time. You can spend a few minutes walking around the rock and snap a few pictures with your family. Make sure to stay on the well marked trail in order to preserve the environment.
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  • Moab, Utah

    Rappel Big Horn Canyon

    3.5 mi / 500 ft gain
    This canyon requires an Arches Canyoneering Permit, two 60m ropes, 100 ft of webbing, and your normal canyoneering kit. To reach the parking for the canyon, drive five miles or so into Arches until you reach a bridge.  Shortly after the bridge, there will be a pull-off to the left where you can ...
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  • St. George, Utah

    Rock Climb in Pioneer Park

    4.0
    Pioneer Park in St. George, Utah offers a few great rock climbing routes, as well as some bouldering problems.  Park in the dirt parking lot then walk straight ahead into the little slot canyons. The marked location will take you to the most popular rock climbing destination in the park with 6 to...
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  • Bluff, Utah

    Raft the Upper San Juan

    The "Upper" San Juan is about 27 miles of river, and can be completed in a 2-4 day float. It is a permitted river, and trips launching between April 15 - July 15 obtain permits through a lottery draw negotiated on https://www.recreation.gov/. Applications for this lottery are accepted through the...
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  • Kamas, Utah

    Hike Riley's Canyon

    5 mi / 200 ft gain
    Aproximately two miles Southeast of Woodland, UT on Highway 35 you will come to a small turnout on the North side of the road. It is sufficient in size for a handful of vehicles to park, so that passengers can make their way into Riley's Canyon. From the turn off, look to the North and you will s...
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  • Escalante, Utah

    Devils Garden

    4.0
    1.01 mi / 131 ft gain
    Devils Garden is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Escalante, Utah.
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  • Moab, Utah

    Hike the Cave Spring Loop in the Needles District

    4.0
    0.6 mi / 35 ft gain
    The Cave Spring Trail within Canyonlands National Park takes visitors past some well preserved pictographs and a cowboy camp complete with many original artifacts, all located in bluff "caves" below the overhanging cliffs of a low mesa.  The path later climbs to the top via a pair of wooden ladde...
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  • Sandy, Utah

    Dimple Dell Trail West

    3.88 mi / 236 ft gain
    Dimple Dell Trail West is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Sandy, Utah.
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  • Moab, Utah

    Shafer Trail

    5.0
    19.59 mi / 4587 ft gain
    Shafer Trail is a point-to-point trail where you may see local wildlife located near Moab, Utah.
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  • Lehi, Utah

    Jordan River Parkway Trail

    4.0
    45.33 mi / 2113 ft gain
    Jordan River Parkway Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Saratoga Springs, Utah.
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  • Sevier, Utah

    Photograph Big Rock Candy Mountain

    As you head south on Hwy 89 south of I-70 in central Utah, you wind through a picturesque canyon along the Sevier River. As the canyon opens up, Big Rock Candy Mountain's caramel colored hillside comes into full view. The caramel color is a stark contrast to the other mountains covered in pinion ...
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  • Monticello, Utah

    Explore Big Spring Creek Overlook

    This overlook is at the end of the scenic drive in the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park. Once you step away from your vehicle the world sort of drops out below you into Big Spring Canyon. Just a short walk from the car takes you to some fantastic formations. Visitors can begin the hi...
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  • Brian Head, Utah

    Alpine Pond North Loop

    1.22 mi / 79 ft gain
    Alpine Pond North Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Cedar City, Utah.
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  • Moab, Utah

    Descend Lost and Found Canyon

    4 mi / 600 ft gain
    For this descent you will need two 60 meter ropes, an Arches National Park canyoneering permit, be comfortable with 4th class slick rock, and have your usual canyoneering kit.  This canyon does require some basic chimneying and canyoneering climbing techniques as well. The trailhead can be reache...
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