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    Bryce Canyon National Park - Breathtaking view!

    Bryce Canyon National Park

    4.8(750 reviews)
    47.3 mi

    This place is so amazing. I drove to Rainbow Point (great views on the way and at the end for those…read morewho don't want to hike) as well as the Figure-8 Combination hike, which combines three amphitheater hikes, Queen's Garden, Navajo Loop, and the Peekaboo Loop. Wall Street was closed when I visited due to trail conditions, boo. It was a clear and perfect two days during my visit though. Most people visit for the hoodoos, but Bryce Canyon National Park also has International Dark Sky status. Its high elevation, clean air, and remote location equals some of the darkest skies in the country. Coincidentally, I went during a new Moon with clear skies and wow, I had never seen so many stars before. I brought binoculars and it was enough to see what felt like like thousands upon thousands of stars. I saw the Milky Way Galaxy too! It was amazing, and I felt like such a small speck of dust in comparison to the skies above. Definitely check out Bryce Canyon at night, although it was also kind of...different... to be driving in the middle of the dark. If you have bad night vision you might want to pass on this. It made me realize how much light pollution there is where I live.

    How lucky are we to live in a country with natural wonders like this? This Earthen landscape…read morebrought me to tears with it's magic. We did a cool 3.7 mile loop down into the canyon & then back up again. I would rate it a moderate hike, doable even in sneakers. Although I would recommend hiking boots. Be sure to layer up - traversing down will heat you up a lil, hiking up will heat you up a lot, & the windy overlooks will cool you down immediately. The folks at the visitor center are incredibly helpful & the bathrooms are extraordinarily clean. Overall a wonderful park. I can't wait to return.

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    Bryce Canyon National Park - My son and I

    My son and I

    Bryce Canyon National Park - Hiking x February!! Ciao

    Hiking x February!! Ciao

    Bryce Canyon National Park - Though dry, green bushes still grow and the occasional yellow flower.

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    Though dry, green bushes still grow and the occasional yellow flower.

    Zion National Park - Don't feed the squirrels

    Zion National Park

    4.7(1.6k reviews)
    27.7 mi

    Zion National Park covers nearly 150,000 acres. Most people will go the most popular area in…read moreSpringdale, but there's a separate area known as Kolob Canyons which is located in a different area of the park about an hour's drive away. Kolob Canyons is a very pretty area, but less developed than Zion Canyon. Anyway, Zion has steep and sheer cliffs that leave you breathless. It also has a river and swampland, as well as emerald pools and waterfalls. It is so varied in its landscape, I really can't compare it to anything else. I hiked a whole bunch here: Angel's Landing, Emerald Pools, Weeping Rock, Riverside Walk, Canyon Overlook, even a bit of the Narrows. I want to do a through hike of the Narrows next time - I didn't have enough time in my schedule this time unfortunately. I saw more wildlife than expected too. I think a lot of the animals are habituated to humans, and aren't frightened at all. I also love how well run the shuttle system is. The bus drivers will radio to each other if there's a long line at any stop, and they will send an empty bus there to help avoid extended waits. It's so thoughtful. I stayed in the Zion Lodge, but I'm sure that the gateway town of Springdale has a similarly efficiently run shuttle system as well.

    Haven't been to Zion national park in a few years. Used to come visit from Las Vegas all the time,…read moreenjoyed all the trails and camping in the park. This visit arrived with 2 nights reserved at south campground $70. Entered park gate for $35. We get to the campground and the first thing we see "no fires" sign....it would of been nice to see that on the website before reserving, glad I brought steaks/pork/fish to grill... Woke up early before sunrise and headed straight for the trails of Zion, only to arrive at a gate with a code box reading "reservations only" ......huh?? Either this gate was never there before or it was always open, in all of my visits in the past. So I drove back to the entrance gate to ask if the trails were available. I simply ask the lady at the front gate "hi are the trails available to hike?" She replies in a very assertive voice "did u get a map!?" Me "yes I did", gate lady "well if u read right here it says reservations only". I reply with oh is that gate new? I've come to this park many times in the past and have never had to stop there." Gate lady: "that gate has been there many years" ....i guess I was hallucinating all those years i did those trials and all these pictures of all the trials I've done in Zion are fake? Gatelady really made me feel warm and welcome at Zion. We left as soon as we were done talking, I'll take the loss on my 2nd night at the campground, what are we supposed to do spend a whole day doing the "scenic route" a small driving only route jammed with traffic and lines. No thanks. I took time off work and my life to come out here to hike and enjoy nature, Zion was a waste of time and money will never be returning. Glad I got to enjoy the park before it became a tourist trap

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    Zion National Park - Me in the road

    Me in the road

    Zion National Park - Very cool late February & early March dry flowers.

    Very cool late February & early March dry flowers.

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    Friend met on Kayenta Trail

    Kanarra Falls - The river is the trail!!

    Kanarra Falls

    4.8(80 reviews)
    49.2 mi

    Been living in Kanarraville since 2015 , I'm 65 just did the falls last summer with my sister it…read morewas amazing. I have a daughter in law that goes up all the time. It's Beautiful.

    Tons of waterfalls + slot canyon hiking through a freezing river = one of the most epic trails I've…read moreever done! It's like a mini version of The Narrows in Zion. The Kanarra Falls trail is quite an adventure - it's a water hike with some dramatic scenery and intense rock scrambling depending on how far in you go. If you only go to the ladder, I'd say it's a moderate trail. But if you go all the way to the last falls, it's more strenuous. I hiked it in late spring and the water was a balmy 38°F! I did some research and planned ahead to wear thick neoprene socks - But even with my thermal socks, the water was so cold my lower legs were numb for about 60-70% of the trail which made this moderate/strenuous hike even more challenging! So I highly recommend the socks if you're hiking outside of the late summer season bc that water is COLD! And you'll be walking in water depths anywhere from your ankles up to your mid-shins for about 75-80% of the trail. Getting to the first large falls by the ladder isn't terribly difficult and you'll still see several smaller falls along the way. The first part is along a well maintained dirt trail with a few small water crossings before you have to get down into the riverbed. So for those wanting to stop at the top of the ladder, it's still a fantastic and much less strenuous hike. But there are about 3-4 gorgeous falls and slot canyons past that leading up to the last falls that I really would've regretted not seeing. The rock scrambling can get quite difficult- especially for a short person (I'm 5'2"). At one point I had to hoist myself up over some very tall boulders using just my arms and had to do a bit of a chimney crawl up another boulder and a narrow slot wall so be prepared and know your abilities bc I struggled to get back down LOL! I used one of my poles for most of the hike bc the riverbed is very rocky and slippery. I also wore an old pair of my fave Salomon waterproof(ish) hiking shoes with really solid tread - definitely helped. I imagine in the hot weather you'd be fine in some sort of water shoe with no socks but not in winter/spring. Reservations for this hike are required year-round as they limit the number permitted daily to preserve the environment here since this is such a popular trail. It was easy to reserve my spot online and I recommend doing it as far in advance as possible bc spots go fast - especially in the summer. There's plenty of paved parking at the trailhead with nice bathrooms. There are also more bathrooms along the trail right before the first water crossing. It's easy to find - google maps takes you right to the parking area. AllTrails says the trail is 3.6 miles with 656 feet elevation gain but I did just over 5 miles total with 1100+ feet elevation gain by going past the ladder at the first falls - totally worth it - Definitely in my top 5 trails of all time!

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    Kanarra Falls - Got my souvenir - I always get a sticker for my water bottle when I finish a big trail lol!

    Got my souvenir - I always get a sticker for my water bottle when I finish a big trail lol!

    Kanarra Falls - Parking lot at the trailhead

    Parking lot at the trailhead

    Kanarra Falls - Bathrooms on the trail right before the first water crossing - last chance for toilets!

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    Bathrooms on the trail right before the first water crossing - last chance for toilets!

    Toadstool Trailhead

    Toadstool Trailhead

    4.8(14 reviews)
    36.1 mi

    The Toadstool Hoodoos are cool rock formations formed by differential erosion. They look like…read moremushrooms, as the harder rock caps the softer rock underneath. The trailhead is marked by a sign on the side of the road, with a small parking lot. It was pretty busy when I went, with only a few spots remaining, although there was a good number of people arriving and leaving at the same time. The hike is an easy 1.5 miles that is well marked - although since this is a quite popular trail you can just follow the people ahead of you if you're worried about getting lost. Huge families with little children were walking this trail with ease. The views at the end are worth it, and you can get close to the rock formations as you like (although don't topple the rocks!).

    This little hike is so random -- I saw it by chance looking ahead on the map while driving from…read morePage, AZ back toward Hurricane, UT by way of Zion NP. There is a dust/sand and gravel parking lot with a state sign denoting where this trail is just off the freeway, so it's very easy to find. I took off one star solely because it was very windy the day I came and because there is so much sand it will absolutely kick up into your eyes, nose and mouth unless you wear a mask and sunglasses/eye protection. Come prepared! The trail itself isn't long though, maybe 1-2 miles I think? And the view at the end of the toadstools is nice; it's not like goblin valley, but there are some cool formations and you can get some nice pics. Most of the trail is pretty flat, but there is a bit of a hill toward the end. There are also some rocks but it's not too bad, you could make it fine in tennis shoes rather than full hiking boots. The trail wasn't crowded the day I came, but there were enough other folks I ran into 3-5 groups each way, and a couple folks that were hanging out at the end of the trail. Of note, it is not a loop, it's out and back the way you came so plan accordingly if you're short on time! That said, if you want a nice detour/walk for an hour or so (depending on how fast you go), it's a nice, easy, and free stop.

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    Toadstool Trailhead
    Toadstool Trailhead - What's a HooDoo you ask?  Those spires of one stone capped with a different stone!

    What's a HooDoo you ask? Those spires of one stone capped with a different stone!

    Toadstool Trailhead

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    Mossy Cave Trail

    Mossy Cave Trail

    4.6(38 reviews)
    48.0 mi

    This review is for Mossy Cave Turret Arch and Little Windows Trail which was a ~0.9 miles round…read moretrip that took ~30 minutes to complete. Short and easy hike with a nice views of Tropic Ditch Falls. The Mossy Cave was underwhelming and inaccessible. Where the trail splits; the left takes you to Mossy Cave and the right takes you to Tropic Ditch Falls. Limited parking spots (~10 cars). Short video of the hike for those interested! https://youtu.be/eJfn0TT_nZw

    Mossy Cave Trail is outside the fee area for Bryce Canyon Canyon National Park, and I'm not sure if…read morethe rangers check if you've paid. Anyways, I have an annual pass so I didn't worry about it. This is one of the lowest elevation hikes in the park as well as one of the only hikes that begins with a climb and ends with a descent, so if you're not sure about your endurance and want an easy, safe hike where you won't get stuck, this hike is for you! You can see hoodoos, and also Tropic Ditch Falls. It's not a waterfall in the usual sense, as it's a result of a man-made canal that diverted water from East Fork of the Sevier River to Bryce Canyon. I would say that the view was....ok. The trail also leads you to Mossy Cave, which isn't a cave but a sheltered overhang. I was in the season where there wasn't any moss, nor any icicles. It was pretty cold temperature-wise in the grotto. This is a low-effort, low reward type of hike, which is ok. In comparison to the beautiful views that you can get in the scenic drive inside the park, I would say skip this trail if you're short on time and wanting views.

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    Mossy Cave Trail
    Mossy Cave Trail - Trail in to Cave.

    Trail in to Cave.

    Mossy Cave Trail - There it is!

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    There it is!

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