Kanab, Utah
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Top Backpacking Spots in and near Kanab
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Orderville, Utah
East Rim Trail, Zion NP
5.010.19 mi / 2303 ft gainThe East Rim Trail is approximately 10-miles (one-way) and can either be started from the Eastern Entrance of Zion National Park, or more commonly from the Hidden Canyon or Observation Point Trailheads. Many people start from within Zion Canyon and do the arduous Observation Point Trail, forgoing...Read more -
Springdale, Utah
Angels Landing, West Rim, Telephone Loop
15.34 mi / 4304 ft gainThe Angels Landing, West Rim, Telephone Loop Trail is a 14+ mile heavily-trafficked loop trail located in Zion National Park near Springdale, Utah. This iconic trail offers incredible views of Zion Canyon and is rated as difficult, with steep drop-offs on both sides of the narrow ridgeline sect...Read more -
Kanab, Utah
Buckskin Gulch: Wire Pass to Buckskin Gulch Overlook
4.65.67 mi / 358 ft gainBuckskin Gulch is a natural wonder. At 15 miles long for the canyon it is the longest slot canyon in the world. It sometimes is as narrow as 2ft. Because of the nature of this canyon and Utah topography this canyon is subject to deadly flash flood if it rains anywhere along the headwaters. Be sur...Read more -
Kanab, Utah
Buckskin Gulch: Wire Pass to White House Trail
20.92 mi / 1552 ft gainBuckskin Gulch to White House Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Kanab, Utah.Read more -
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 -
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Riggs Spring Loop
5.08.71 mi / 2044 ft gainBryce Canyon National Park in Utah is a spectacular place. It really has to be seen to be believed. Some of the most scenic parts of Bryce are easily accessible by the average visitor via car-accessible overlooks. However, if you're not into crowds or want to hike/backpack in Bryce...there are so...Read more -
Hurricane, Utah
West Rim Trail, Zion NP
5.014.41 mi / 1407 ft gainThis 14.5 mile (one-way) trek is a multi-functional trail. The trail can serve as standalone trail allowing hikers to get in either a solid in-and-out day hike or as a leg to a much bigger and epic Trans-Zion Trek. For those interested in the later, the West Rim Trail is the leg of the journey th...Read more -
Springdale, Utah
Wildcat Canyon Trail
5.05.88 mi / 892 ft gainThis 5.8 mile (one-way) trek is a multi-functional trail. The trail can serve as standalone trail allowing hikers to get in either a solid in-and-out day hike or as a leg to a much bigger and epic Trans-Zion Trek. For those interested in the later, the Wildcat Canyon Trail is the leg of the journ...Read more -
Paria Canyon, Utah
Paria Canyon
5.014.94 mi / 846 ft gainNo matter how far you plan on hiking, it is ideal to get an early start so you aren’t hiking too long under the desert sun. There is no shade on this hike except for the shadows offered from the steep walls of the canyon, so make sure you bring sunscreen! From the very start, you’ll get your fee...Read more -
Kanab, Utah
Lower Hackberry Canyon Trail
4.011.8 mi / 1716 ft gainLower Hackberry Canyon Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Kanab, Utah.Read more -
Virgin, Utah
Hop Valley Trail, Zion NP
3.014.58 mi / 1916 ft gainThis 6.5 mile (one-way) trek is a multi-functional trail. The trail can serve as standalone trail allowing hikers to get in either a solid in-and-out day hike or as a leg to a much bigger and epic Trans-Zion Trek. For those interested in the later, the Hop Valley Trail is the leg of the journey t...Read more -
Virgin, Utah
Connector Trail, Zion NP
5.04.9 mi / 696 ft gainThis 4.9-mile (one-way) trek is a multi-functional trail. The trail can serve as standalone trail allowing hikers to get in either a solid in-and-out day hike or as a leg to a much bigger and epic Trans-Zion Trek. For those interested in the later, the Connector Trail is the leg of the journey th...Read more -
North Rim, Arizona
Thunder River Loop
24 mi / 7234 ft gainConsidered one of the canyon’s most challenging and awe-inspiring paths, the loop is a must for people looking for hard-earned big rewards. Jaw-dropping vistas, tumbling waterfalls, towering rock walls, ancient fossils and the mighty Colorado create an incomparable backcountry experience.You star...Read more -
Tropic, Utah
Under the Rim Trail to Swamp Canyon Camp
5.023.79 mi / 5794 ft gainThis trail is just about the only way I would see Bryce Canyon. When we initially drove in it was like we were at Disneyland, with crowds of people everywhere. We soon discovered, however, that very few people enter Bryce Canyon's backcountry. We chose to visit Bryce in July due to it's higher el...Read more -
Bryce, Utah
Navajo Loop and Queens Garden Trail
4.92.93 mi / 679 ft gainThere are many many trails that explore the hoodoos of Bryce Canyon and this is just one option of a combination of trails that is about 3.5 miles. The Navajo trail begins at Sunset Point and you head straight down dozens of switchbacks to what is called "Wall Street". It doesn't take long to get...Read more -
Bryce, Utah
Wall Street and Queens Garden Loop to Peekaboo Loop (Figure Eight Trail)
4.06.27 mi / 1460 ft gainThe Figure Eight Trail combines three of the most iconic and scenic trails in Bryce Canyon National Park into one unforgettable loop. Connecting Wall Street, Queen’s Garden, and the Peekaboo Loop, this route winds through towering hoodoos, narrow slot-like canyons, and dramatic natural amphitheat...Read more