Southern Utah & Northern Arizona

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.

A View of Lake Powell from the Chains

Chains and Hanging Gardens Hikes and Activities

Arizona, Southern Utah & Northern Arizona /

An area known as the Chains is the closest place to access Lake Powell from Page, Arizona.  The area is great for swimming, fishing, and hiking.  The rock formations are beautiful, and the views of the water are spectacular.  You can also see great views of the Glen Canyon Dam and bridge.  

The trail to the Hanging Gardens is in the same area. The Haning Gardens are unique colonies of plants that grow vertically out of the sandstone. They are able to grow because water is stored in the rocks above and moves down the cracks in the sandstone, providing a long-lasting, natural spring. It’s interesting to see such lush vegetation growing in the desert, especially in the summertime.

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Cliff Dwellers Roadside Ruins

Cliff Dwellers Roadside Ruins: A Fun Stop in Marble Canyon

Arizona, Southern Utah & Northern Arizona /

The Cliff Dwellers Lodge is an easy-to-access roadside attraction with an exciting story.  You can find it off Highway 89A  in Marble Canyon near the entrance to Lee’s Ferry.  You will see massive boulders all around, and then you will see a house-like structure made out of a boulder and other small rocks.  

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Inside Lower Cathedral Wash

Cathedral Wash: An Adventurous Hike You Don’t Want to Miss

1 Comment / Arizona, Southern Utah & Northern Arizona /

Hiking Cathedral Wash is beautiful and engaging. The trail is slightly technical, but that’s what makes it fun.  You continuously go up and down the drainage rather than walking in a straight line.  There are a few areas with climbing options, but if you follow the cairns, you can go all the way to the

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Angels Landing

Angels Landing: Everything You Need to Know About Hiking Angels Landing in Zion National Park

National Parks, Southern Utah & Northern Arizona, Utah /

If you’re up for a challenge, check out Angels Landing. It’s a 5.4-mile round-trip hike located in Zion National Park in Utah. The trail is considered challenging and climbs approximately 1,500 vertical feet to reach a top elevation of 5,790 feet. 

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The moon's diverse landscape with grey shale dirt and hoodoos.

The Moon: Take a Walk on “The Moon” in Glen Canyon

Southern Utah & Northern Arizona, Utah /

What locals call “the Moon” is a unique landscape of gray sand, hoodoos, and strange rock formations that look otherworldly. When exploring the area, you truly feel like you are on another planet! There is a lot to do and see. Some of the most popular activities include riding ATV and bicycle trails, fossil finding, and hiking.

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