50 Best Short Hikes in Utah's National Parks

Ron Adkison, author of our popular, Utah's National Parks, selects his favorite short trips in five major parks: Arches, Bryce, Capitol Reef, Canyonlands, and Zion. Even if you have only a limited amount of time to explore these incredible parks, the short routes described here let you stretch your legs, smell the sage, and feel the wind in your face. Maps and information on park services and interpretive activities are included.

Introduction

1

(2)

How to use the hike descriptions

3

(1)

Geology of the Colorado Plateau

4

(2)

Formation of Arches

5

(1)

Desert Flora

6

(2)

Hiking Utah's desert parks

8

(8)

Equipment for desert hiking

9

(1)

Hiking seasons

10

(1)

Heat and safety

11

(1)

Flash floods

12

(1)

Water safety

13

(1)

Desert creatures

13

(1)

Reducing your impact on the desert

14

(2)

Driving in Utah's National Parks

16

(1)

Park regulations

16

(1)

Hiking checklist

17

(1)

What to wear

18

(3)

Zion National Park

21

(32)

Introduction

24

(1)

Plants and animals of Zion

24

(2)

Interpretive activities

26

(1)

Campgrounds

27

(1)

Hiking in Zion

28

(1)

The Zion Canyon transportation system

29

(2)

The Hikes

Watchman Trail

31

(3)

Emerald Pools Trail

34

(4)

West Rim Trail: Grotto Picnic Area to Scout Lookout and Angels Landing

38

(3)

Weeping Rock to Hidden Canyon

41

(2)

Riverside Walk, Orderville Canyon

43

(3)

Canyon Overlook Trail

46

(2)

Pine Valley to Northgate Peaks Overlook

48

(2)

Middle Fork Taylor Creek to Double Arch Alcove

50

(3)

Bryce Canyon National Park

53

(28)

Introduction

57

(1)

Plants and animals of Bryce

58

(3)

Interpretive activities

61

(1)

Campgrounds

61

(2)

Hiking in Bryce

63

(2)

The Hikes

Queens Garden Trail

65

(3)

Navajo Loop Trail

68

(3)

Peekaboo Loop Trail

71

(4)

Bristlecone Loop Trail

75

(2)

Water Canyon, Mossy Cave

77

(4)

Capital Reef National Park

81

(44)

Introduction

84

(1)

Plants and animals of Capitol Reef

85

(2)

Interpretive activities

87

(1)

Campgrounds

87

(2)

Hiking in Capitol Reef

89

(2)

The Hikes

Chimney Rock Loop Trail

91

(3)

Fremont Gorge Viewpoint Trail

94

(3)

Fremont River Trail

97

(3)

Grand Wash

100

(2)

Old Wagon Trail

102

(3)

Capitol Gorge Trailhead to The Tanks

105

(2)

Golden Throne Trail

107

(2)

Hickman Bridge Trail

109

(3)

Rim Overlook/Navajo Knobs Trail

112

(4)

Surprise Canyon

116

(2)

Headquarters Canyon

118

(2)

Halls Creek Overlook to Brimhall Bridge

120

(5)

Arches National Park

125

(38)

Introduction

128

(1)

Plants and animals of Arches

129

(2)

Interpretive activities

131

(1)

Campgrounds

132

(1)

Hiking in Arches

133

(2)

The Hikes

Park Avenue

135

(2)

Balanced Rock Trail

137

(2)

North Window, Turret Arch, and South Window Trails

139

(3)

Double Arch Trail

142

(1)

Delicate Arch Trail

143

(3)

Delicate Arch Viewpoint

146

(2)

Sand Dune and Broken Arches

148

(3)

Devils Garden Trails

151

(7)

Tower Arch Trail

158

(5)

Canyonlands National Park

163

(57)

Introduction

166

(2)

Plants and animals of Canyonlands

168

(4)

Interpretive activities and Campgrounds in Canyonlands

172

(3)

Hiking in Canyonlands

175

(2)

The Hikes

Neck Spring Loop Trail

177

(3)

Mesa Arch Loop Trail

180

(2)

Murphy Point Trail

182

(3)

White Rim Overlook Trail

185

(2)

Grand View Trail

187

(2)

Aztec Butte Trail

189

(3)

Whale Rock Trail

192

(2)

Crater View/Upheaval Dome Overlook Trails

194

(2)

Syncline Loop Trail

196

(3)

Cave Spring Trail

199

(3)

Pothole Point Trail

202

(2)

Slickrock Trail

204

(3)

Confluence Overlook

207

(3)

Squaw Canyon Loop Trail

210

(3)

Elephant Hill to Druid Arch

213

(3)

Elephant Hill to Chesler Park

216

(4)

Hikes at Glance

220

(3)

Index

223

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