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.
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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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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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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Cathedral Wash is a fun, scenic hike with a bit of challenge. The winding route, light scrambling, and shady canyon walls keep it interesting. Follow the cairns and you’ll reach the Colorado River—perfect for a refreshing dip on a hot day.
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Buckskin Gulch is an awesome 13-mile slot canyon with walls reaching a height of 500 feet. I love this canyon for a lot of reasons. First of all, it is the longest slot canyon in the United States and possibly the world, which is really cool!
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Explore the majestic, high walls of Lake Powell’s Antelope Canyon on a kayak! Then hike up Antelope Canyon for the adventure of a lifetime.
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Antelope Point Marina is hub for all things Lake Powell. There is a boat launch, boat rentals, camping, the world’s largest floating restaurant and much more.
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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.
The Wave is a world famous rock formation located in South Coyote Buttes. A permit is required to visit the Wave to help preserve it and keep the experience more personal.
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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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