Canyonlands
Trip 10 – Aztec Butte Trail
“Utah’s National Parks” by Ron Adkinson and published by Wilderness Press Trip 10 – Grand View Trail Distance: 1.9 miles round trip Elevation Change: 6050/6298 feet Suited For: Walk Difficulty: Moderately Easy Hazards: Short but steep slickrock scramble near the trail’s end Introduction: Aztec Butte is one of the more prominent Navajo Sandstone domes … Continue reading
Trip 2 – Neck Spring Loop Trail
“Utah’s National Parks” by Ron Adkinson and published by Wilderness Press Trip 2 – Neck Spring Loop Trail Distance: 5.3 miles, loop trip Elevation Change: 5520/5960 feet Suited For: Dayhike Difficulty: Moderate Hazards: Steep drop-offs, little shade Introduction: This is a fine dayhike, surveying much of the varied scenery and environments found on and … Continue reading
Trip 9 – Grand View Trail
“Utah’s National Parks” by Ron Adkinson and published by Wilderness Press Trip 9 – Grand View Trail Distance: 1.8 miles round trip Elevation Change: 6220/6260 feet Suited For: Walk Difficulty: Easy Hazards: Steep drop-offs at the trail’s end Introduction: True to its name, the Grand View Trail offers perhaps the most all-encompassing panorama of the … Continue reading
Trip 8 – White Rim Overlook Trail
“Utah’s National Parks” by Ron Adkinson and published by Wilderness Press Trip 8 – White Rim Overlook Trail Distance: 1.8 miles round trip Elevation Change: 6100/6270 feet Suited For: Walk Difficulty: Easy Hazards: Steep drop-offs at the trail’s end; no shade or water Introduction: The Island in the Sky is famous for its far-ranging … Continue reading
Trip 4 – Mesa Arch Loop Trail
Utah’s National Parks” by Ron Adkinson and published by Wilderness Press Trip 4 – Mesa Arch Loop Trail Distance: 0.5 miles, loop trail Elevation Change: 6040/6180 feet Suited For: Walk Difficulty: Easy Hazards: Steep cliffs behind Mesa Arch Introduction: This easy and popular self-guided nature trail passes a typical array of mesa-top vegetation and … Continue reading