Canyonlands National Park: Gooseberry-Dogleg Loop
Plunge from Island in the Sky to the Colorado River on this 3-day slickrock adventure.
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Canyonlands National Park: Elephant Hill to Squaw Flat CampMiles from anywhere, this 5.3-mile dayhike slides over sandstone mounds, into a shallow canyon, and under orange spires in the Needles District. Canyonlands National Park: Salt Creek-Lavender Canyon LoopAnasazi ruins, slickrock scrambles, and a wealth of arches spice up a rugged 4-day tour of the Needles.
Canyonlands National Park: Lathrop CanyonTake a plunge off Island in the Sky Mesa with this 11.1-mile out and back that drops 1,500-feet for excellent views of the White Rim bench and Lower Lathrop Canyon. |
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Best Week: Chesler Park to Salt Creek CanyonHit up the park's highlights--slickrock scrambles, mesa-top views, and hoodoo-dotted canyons--on this seven-day trek. Canyonlands Adventure Guide (2012 National Parks Series: Part 4 of 6)Our field scouts scrambled up airy ledges, trekked to giant arches, and dropped into deep gorges to bring you the best dozen trips in this slickrock paradise. Best Weekend: Taylor Canyon to Upheaval CanyonCircle through giant gorges and sleep at a riverfront campsite. |
Best Day: Horseshoe CanyonWind through an isolated gorge with ancient art. Life's Short, Hike More!What makes a backpacker a backpacker? It's not the garage full of gear or piles of guidebooks--it's the experiences, from thru-hiking a long trail to pushing your personal envelope to inspiring a child's love of wilderness. Here we present BACKPACKER's new Life List: 10 experiences to add to your tick-listnow--and the key skills you need to nail them. New Life List: Ultimate Family Paddling AdventureWorld-class scenery, luxe camping, and easy paddling await your family on the Green River in Canyonlands. Your kids will remember this forever. |
Gear Review: The North Face Summit Series Anti-Matter SoftshellThis softshell packs a double punch with waterproofing and breathability. |
Gear Review: Big Sky Soul TentGo lightweight with this freestanding solo tent. |
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Courtesy of Frank Jensen/Utah Office of Tourism
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