Utah
Zion National Park – Emerald Pools Trail
“Utah’s National Parks” by Ron Adkinson and published by Wilderness Press Trip 5 – Emeral Pools Trail Distance: 2.1 miles loop trail Elevation Change: 4280/4600 feet Suited For: Walk Difficulty: Easy Hazards: Steep dropoffs; trail should be avoided when ice or snow covered Introduction: One of Zion Canyons most used trails, this is a … Continue reading
Zion National Park – Court of The Patriarchs
“Utah’s National Parks” by Ron Adkinson and published by Wilderness Press Trip 4 – Court of the Patriarchs Viewpoint Trail Distance: 100 yards Round Trip Elevation Change: 4250/4290 feet Suited For: Walk Difficulty: Very Easy Hazards: Negligible Introduction: Zion’s diversity of trails offers something for hikers of every ability, and one need not be … Continue reading
Trip 15 – Syncline Loop Trail
“Utah’s National Parks” by Ron Adkinson and published by Wilderness Press Trip 15 – Syncline Loop Trail Distance: 7.8 miles round trip Elevation Change: 4230; 3950/5760 feet Suited For: Dayhike or Backpack Difficulty: Strenuous Hazards: Trail steep and/or rough in places; only seasonal water available; Little Shade Introduction: This route is perhaps the … Continue reading
Trip 14 – Crater View / Upheaval Dome Overlook Trails
“Utah’s National Parks” by Ron Adkinson and published by Wilderness Press Trip 14 – Crater View / Upheaval Dome Overlook Trails Distance: 1.8 miles round trip Elevation Change: 5650/5800 feet Suited For: Walk Difficulty: Moderately Easy Hazards: Steep Drop-offs; no water; little shade; overlooks subject to lightning strikes Introduction: This short but rewarding … Continue reading
Trip 13 – Whale Rock trail
“Utah’s National Parks” by Ron Adkinson and published by Wilderness Press Trip 13 – Whale Rock trail Distance: 1.2 miles round trip Elevation Change: 5710/5850 feet Difficulty: Easy Hazards: Sections of scrambling over steep and exposed slickrock Introduction: To appreciate the dimensions of unusual Upheaval Dome, and in the process enjoy a slickrock scramble … Continue reading