Salt Lake City, UT: Amethyst Lake
Pack light and be prepared to climb on this 11.8-mile out-and-back serving up stunning alpine scenery and prime fishing at the secluded Amethyst Lake.
Utah Trails
Utah Trails
Located in the western U.S., Utah is known for its bright red cliffs and distinctive rock formations. Utah hiking spans everything from mountains to deep, winding sandstone canyons.
Utah is home to numerous national parks, including Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and Zion. Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is also a popular spot for backpackers, boaters and hikers. The area’s dominating feature is Lake Powell, a massive artificial lake created in the 1960s by the construction of the Glen Canyon dam.
Located in the western U.S., Utah is known for its bright red cliffs and distinctive rock formations. Utah hiking spans everything from mountains to deep, winding sandstone canyons. Utah is home to numerous national parks, including Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and Zion. Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is also a popular spot for backpackers, boaters and hikers. The area’s dominating feature is Lake Powell, a massive artificial lake created in the 1960s by the construction of the Glen Canyon dam.
Salt Lake City, UT: Gilbert Peak Via Henry's Fork Trail
On this 20-mile overnighter, find seclusion and endless Uinta Mountain panoramas from one of Utah’s highest peaks.
Salt Lake City, UT: Grandeur Peak (West Face)
Climb the steep west face of Grandeur Peak for huge views of Salt Lake City and the surrounding Wasatch Range.
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, UT: Cottonwood Narrows
Wander through an ethereal wonderland of Navajo Sandstone on this easy stroll in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.
Zion National Park: Double Arch Alcove
Get all the red rock magic without the crowds on a kid-friendly, 5.2-mile out-and-back in Zion’s off-the-radar Kolob Canyons area.
Weekends in Capitol Reef National Park
Deep in Central Utah’s Waterpocket Fold, Capitol Reef is a classic National Park that slips under the radar. Download three select trips for serious adventure and classic canyon country scenery.
Short Hikes in Arches National Park
Survey a slickrock wonderland and stride beneath towering sandstone formations on five easy hikes in Arches National Park.
Hikes in Zion National Park
In this trip bundle, get the Narrows of the Virgin River--a life-list national park trip and one of the finest river gorges on Earth--plus five classic hikes through the redrock canyons of Zion National Park, including the breathtaking scramble up Angel's Landing.
Life List: Buckskin Gulch, Utah/Arizona
Yes, all wilderness is sacred. But this mystically beautiful slot canyon is holier than most.
Online Exclusive: Readers' Choice 2012: Travis Lesicka's Wildlife Sighting Tips
This region's top contestant in our Be a Mapper contest reveals his wildlife sighting tips.
Backyard Everests: Pfeifferhorn
Bag a stout weekend adventure-and vistas from the big lake to the High Uintas.
Learning About Survival Where Aron Ralston Outwitted Death
Follow correspondent Kevin Fedarko into the remote Utah slot canyon where Ralston famously separated himself from his right forearm.
High Points: Kings Peak, Utah
The mosquitoes make it challenging, but the towering sedimentary rock makes it worth it.
The Devil Wore Sneakers
Last time you went looking for a new place to hike, you probably consulted a guidebook. We all do. So why is author Michael Kelsey getting lambasted for giving us what we want?