Hike the East Rim Trail in Dead Horse State Park
Dead Horse State Park is lesser known than the nearby and more famous Arches National Park. It’s worth seeing if you’re in the region for a longer trip, especially if you’re visiting Canyonlands National Park because it’s an easy detour. This state park has stunning canyons, rugged landscapes, and a touch of ancient magic. It's where Canyon Country meets the Colorado River's flow. In this blog post, let’s dive into the untamed beauty of Dead Horse State Park, specifically the East Rim Trail where you can see the best views of the park in a very short amount of time.
Hike Sand Dune Arch to Broken Arch Loop Trail
If you're into less trafficked hikes, the Sand Dune to Broken Arch Loop is your go-to spot in Arches National Park. There are three distinct arches waiting for you on this 2.8-mile lollipop loop. In this blog post, I’ll give you a rundown of what to expect on this trail.
2 Days in Canyonlands National Park
Canyonlands National Park is not as well known as its neighbor Arches, but it’s worth the visit for its stunning desert landscape. The park itself is incredibly large, but I’ll focus on the most popular section, the “Island in the Sky.” This section is a massive flat-top mesa that you can drive onto that has many panoramic overlooks of the Colorado River. In this post, I’ll give you an idea of some things to do if you have 2 days to spend exploring Canyonlands.
Hike Devil's Garden Loop Trail
Devil’s Garden Loop Trail is the most challenging hike in Arches, but the reward is high! You’ll get to view 7 unique arches along this trail. This is my 2nd favorite hike in the park next to Delicate Arch. The views all along this trail are spectacular, and the adventures you’ll encounter along the way are A+.
Hike to Delicate Arch, the Largest Freestanding Arch in Arches National Park
Delicate Arch is the largest freestanding Arch in the park and also made “famous” by Utah license plates. This is a popular hike because the Arch itself is so stunning, standing at 52 feet high and miniaturizing anyone who stands near it. This is a must-see if you’re visiting Arches, but it’s a moderately challenging 3 mile hike. If there is one hike you do in Arches, this should be the one!
Hike to Corona Arch and Bowtie Arch
The hike to Bowtie and Corona Arch is beautiful less trafficked hike outside of Arches National Park near the city of Moab. This trail will take you through sand and across sliderock to two distinct arches, small coves cut from sandstone, and blooming cacti.
Hike the Labyrinth of the Fiery Furnace Trail
The Fiery Furnace in Arches National Park is a burnt orange labyrinth of sandstone canyons that is (very) easy to get lost in. This trail will take you to slot canyons, small coves cut from sandstone, and surprise arches… but you’ll need to explore off trail every now and again to find these hidden gems. There is technically a trail, but the arrows are small brown signs that blend into the canyon, so you have to keep your eyes peeled if you want to eventually escape the maze. In this post, I’ll give you the info you need to hike the Fiery Furnace Trail.