See three massive natural bridges, two arches, numerous Indian ruin & rock art sites, and beautiful canyons on this spectacular loop hike Distance: 9 miles roundtrip (shorter options available) Type: loop Difficulty: moderate Best season: spring and fall In 1883,…
Multiple arches and stunning sandstone formations in this remote section of Capitol Reef National Park Distance: 11.0 miles roundtrip Type: out and back (lollipop option available) Difficulty: moderate Best season: spring & fall Day six of our spring vacation to…
Beautiful desert waterfall, cascades and pools on this short hike in Utah’s Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Distance: 2.3 miles round trip Type: Y shape Difficulty: moderate due to 657’ elevation loss/gain, most of this in the first half mile Best…
Colorful sandstone formations and fun slot canyon in the heart of Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument Distance: 6.5 miles as described here (longer options available) Type: out and back Difficulty: moderate due to loose sand Best season: spring and fall…
Unique pothole arches, stunning canyons, narrows, and rock art—Utah’s Escalante River at its finest Distance: 22.5 miles round trip for the three day backpack described here Type: out and back Difficulty: moderate with 1,200′ elevation loss from Egypt…
Unique pothole arches, stunning canyons, narrows, and rock art—Utah’s Escalante River at its finest Distance: 22.5 miles round trip for the three day backpack described here Type: out and back Difficulty: moderate with 1,200′ elevation loss from Egypt…
Unique pothole arches, stunning canyons, narrows, and rock art—Utah’s Escalante River at its finest Distance: 22.5 miles round trip for the three day backpack described here or 9.5 mile round trip day hike to Golden Cathedral from Egypt TH …
Colorful hoodoos every bit as impressive as Bryce Canyon National Park but without the crowds. Distance: 5.25 round trip Type: loop Difficulty: moderate with an estimated 1,000 foot elevation gain Best season: spring and fall Roughly thirty years ago, my…
Lovely wetland hike with solitude yet just minutes away from the Spokane metropolis Distance: 6.0 miles (shorter options available) Type: out and back Difficulty: easy trail with good tread Best season: May for the wildflowers. Accessible most of the year…
Lovely forest hike that visits two waterfalls in the greater Spokane metropolis Distance: 7.5-8.5 miles round depending on where you park Type: lollipop Difficulty: moderate with 1,350′ elevation gain Best season: spring to fall (I recommend May when the wildflowers…