Utah
Looking for the best hiking in Utah? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Utah. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top Hiking Spots in and near Utah
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Duck Creek Village, Utah
Hike The Narrows: Top Down
5.015.38 mi / 4590 ft gainTHE NARROWS This by far one of the most scenic and awesome hikes available in any National Park. There is no place in Zion National Park more sublime in its beauty and awe inspiring in its creation as you hike through the crystal clear Virgin River and marvel at the myriad of red, orange, yellow...Read more -
Lake Powell, Utah
Boat-In Hike to Rainbow Bridge
1.5 miIf you need to rent a boat for this adventure, you can rent one from Lake Powell Resorts and Marina.The canyon leading into the Rainbow Bridge is located between mile markers 49-50. This is almost exactly halfway between Page and Bullfrog, making this a great trip from either marina. Plan on arou...Read more -
Centerville, Utah
Hike to the Parrish Creek Pictographs
4.71 mi / 200 ft gainThe petroglyphs are pretty easy to find and it is such a short hike you can do it in about 45 minutes. To get to the trailhead, drive to Centerville, Utah and take 400 N all the way towards the mountain. The road with curve to the right with a small dirt road heading to the left. Take the dirt ro...Read more -
Kamas, Utah
Backpack to Notch Lake
5.04.6 mi / -600 ft gainThe hike to Notch Lake begins at the Bald Mountain trailhead. You'll need to display a recreation pass in your vehicle to park at the trailhead. You can purchase a pass for $6 at the fee station entering the forest boundary (east of Kamas) or at the Forest Service office right in Kamas. Take the ...Read more -
Hurricane, Utah
Hike Arch Trail to Babylon Arch
5.01.5 miArch Trail to Babylon Arch is a short family friendly hike to the Virgin River and back. The trail is very sandy, which makes climbing hills difficult. The arch is really neat and totally worth the visit.To get to the trailhead will require 4 wheel drive and if its recently rained I would not rec...Read more -
Moab, Utah
Camp at Williams Bottom Campground in Moab
4.0Williams Bottom Campground and its 17 first-come first-serve campsites are tucked into the side of the Colorado River Canyon on Utah Highway 279 aka "Potash Road" just 15 minutes from downtown Moab. It is commonly known as one of *the* rock climbing campground on the west side of Moab, as there a...Read more -
Alta, Utah
Winter Hike the Pfeifferhorn
5.09.91 mi / 3684 ft gainRising to a height of 11,326 feet, the Pfeifferhorn is one of the most majestic and iconic peaks in the Wasatch Mountains, and also one of the most popular mountains to hike. During the summer and fall, there is a well beaten trail all the way to the summit, but during the winter and spring, this...Read more -
Washington, Utah
Camping at Yant Flat
5.02.6 mi / 500 ft gainThough only a few miles from civilization as a bird flies, this trailhead is only accessible via a dirt road (that can be quite bumpy - high clearance vehicles recommended though I did it in a car). Given the condition of the road, drive time can be 45 minutes from St George, Utah. The road is ...Read more -
Cisco, Utah
Off Road to the Top of The World
13.2 mi / 2000 ft gainThe off road trail called Top of the World is a dirt road meant for *OFF ROAD VEHICLES ONLY*. All wheel drives jeeps and trucks are most common on this route but it is frequented by ATV and Dirt Bike users as well. If you elect to hike this route be mindful of their presence and give off-road veh...Read more -
Sandy, Utah
Backcountry Ski Suicide Chute on Mt. Superior
5.00.6 mi / 1245 ft gainFirst of all it's not as scary as it sounds, or as scary as it looks. That being said it's a steep chute in dangerous avalanche terrain so only experienced skiers with backcountry skiing knowledge/equipment should attempt this route.Suicide Chute is located on the South face of Mt. Superior in L...Read more -
Dammeron Valley, Utah
Hike Jenny's Canyon in Snow Canyon State Park
3.50.3 mi / 42 ft gainTo get here from St George, you take Bluff Street heading north until you reach the Snow Canyon Parkway exit that heads west. Follow this road until you reach Snow Canyon Drive, turn right here. This road will take you into the south entrance of the park. You will come upon a small fee station wh...Read more -
Washington County, Utah
Rock Climbing St. George Utah
The Utah Hills areas of climbing are mostly limestone. Some of the best quality rock in the country. There are many areas here that are still being developed. The climbing style is sport climbing and the skill level needed is from beginner to expert, but to enjoy the area to its fullest interme...Read more -
Hanna, Utah
Camp at Pyramid Lake in Murdock Basin of Utah's Uinta Mountains
Grab a fishing pole, hammock, or book. Pyramid Lake is the perfect setting to kick back and relax in Murdock Basin of Utah's Uinta Mountains! Pyramid Lake is at an elevation of 9,700 feet with a 1,000-foot tall mountain directly to the west of the lake. Due to this steep face butting up to the e...Read more -
Moab, Utah
Camp in Hunters Canyon
5.02 miMoab has become an increasingly popular adventure destination over the last few years. Its proximity to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks make it a popular spot for beginning day hikers as well as seasoned canyoneers, bikers, and climbers. It comes as no surprise that it can be a hassle to fi...Read more -
Hurricane, Utah
Water Canyon Trail in the Canaan Mountain Wilderness
5.03.09 mi / 1302 ft gainWater Canyon is a narrow canyon on the southern side of Canaan Mountain in the Canaan Mountain Wilderness south of Zion. It makes for a great hike away from the crowds, though do not expect to have the trail to yourself as it is a great starting point for backpacking and canyoneering trips into t...Read more -
Daggett County, Utah
Hike the Red Canyon Rim Trail at Flaming Gorge
5.05 miIf you only have time for a quick trip to the overlook, the main network of paths leave directly north from the Red Canyon Visitor Center and lead to a few viewpoints that provide impressive vistas to the east and west. For those looking for more solitude away from pavement, the Red Canyon Rim t...Read more