Some of the best hiking in the world can be found in Southern Utah and Northern Arizona. I felt it was necessary to create a special category for these combined locations because that is where I live, and there are so many hikes in this area. Listed below are hikes and the cities they are the closest to.
Horseshoe Bend is a large bend in the Colorado River. You may have seen pictures of this famous bend on social media. It is one of the most photographed sites in Arizona and one of Instagram’s most tagged locations. Horseshoe Bend appeals to visitors because it’s a short hike with easy access and a breathtaking view.
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Grosvenor Arch is a unique, natural double arch that towers 150 feet above the ground. The arch is located near Cottonwood Canyon Road in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Utah, USA.
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The Glen Canyon Dam was completed in 1964, creating massive Lake Powell. The dam is located at Page, Arizona, just a few miles south of the Utah border. It was constructed for multiple uses; generates power, stores water for the southwestern United States, provides recreation opportunities, and makes transportation more convenient.
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I can see why Edmaier wanted to keep this place a secret; it is one of the most beautiful places on earth. If you love playing on interesting rock formations, Edmaier’s Secret is like Disneyland. You can observe, touch, hike, and climb on rocks all day here. And if you want to go even further, you can hike to Wire Pass and beyond!
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Double Barrel Arch is not a well-known hike, so you most likely won’t encounter other people while exploring it. The arch is unique, and its rock formations are fun to explore. If you love outdoor adventures, this is the hike for you!
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The Glen Canyon Dam Overlook is a quick and easy spot to check out amazing views of the Glen Canyon Dam and the Colorado River. Directions to the Glen Canyon Dam Overlook The overlook is in Page, Arizona, behind Denny’s Restaurant and Windgate Hotel. Because of its location, the Glen Canyon Dam overlook is referred
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The Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park has a lot to offer. Some of my favorite adventures include riding ATVs, hiking to ancient ruins and pictographs, and sledding down giant dunes!
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Cottonwood Canyon Road is a geologist’s dream! It is an unpaved, scenic road that leads travelers through part of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. The rocks and landscape here are like none other. The road is 46 miles one way, and there are no services, so ensure you are equipped with food, water, and a full gas tank before you go!
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Kayaking the Colorado River to Lees Ferry is a great way to spend the day. You get to float down a beautiful canyon and see sights such as Petroglyph Beach and Horseshoe Bend from below. In addition, you will most likely see a lot of wildlife like Big Horn Desert Sheep, California Condors, lizards, and more.
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Cobra Arch is one of my all-time favorite arches! The hike is beautiful, and the arch itself is really cool. The arch rises up 30 feet from the ground and spans 35 feet from end to end, and it actually looks like a huge, venomous, hooded stone cobra from the right angle!
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