Utah
Trip 5 – Murphy Point Trail
“Utah’s National Parks” by Ron Adkinson and published by Wilderness Press Trip 5 – Murphy Point Trail Distance: 3.8 miles round trip Elevation Change: 6080/6160 feet Suited For: Dayhike Difficulty: Easy Hazards: Steep Drop-offs at the trail’s end; little shade; point subject to lightning strikes Introduction: This view-filled jaunt offers some of the … Continue reading
Trip 12 – Alcove Spring Trail to Taylor Canyon
“Utah’s National Parks” by Ron Adkinson and published by Wilderness Press Trip 12 – Alcove Spring Trail to Taylor Canyon Distance: 10.8 miles round trip Elevation Change: 42850/5700 feet Suited For: Moderate Difficulty: Moderate Hazards: Steep Drop-offs; no water; little shade Introduction: This route is a good choice for backpackers in the island district. … Continue reading
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