The Best Photography in Utah

Looking for the best photography 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 photography spots in and near Utah

Springdale, Utah

Hike the Narrows, Zion NP

4.9

10 mi

Hiking the narrows in Zion National Park is one of my favorite hikes and something I return for almost every year, I can still remember my first visit as a kid. There's no other place like it in the National Park system and the stunning beauty of its towering walls and vibrant river make it a top...
Read more
Springdale, Utah

Angels Landing, Zion NP

4.6

4.24 mi / 1488 ft gain

Angels Landing has long been one of my favorite national parks hikes. The hike is thrilling, extremely photogenic, and appeals to those who enjoy exchanging leg power for views. The hike to the top isn't long, 2.7 miles, but you'll definitely feel the 1500 feet of gain! The trail features a most...
Read more
Virgin, Utah

The Subway - Bottom Up

4.9

6.82 mi

Start your day early at the Left Fork Trailhead on Kolob Terrace Road from the town of Virgin outside Zion National Park. This 6.5 mile out and back hike will take you to one of the most beautiful features in Zion National Park: The Subway. You'll start with a steep descent into the canyon. This ...
Read more
Salt Lake City, Utah

Hike to Donut Falls

4.1

3.5 mi

The TrailFollow the trail for just a little bit and when it forks, stay to the left and you will arrive to Donut Falls. Once at the waterfall, climb up the rocks to get to the cave at the top, which is not visible from the bottom. To take pictures inside of the cave, you will most likely get your...
Read more
Sandy, Utah

Hike to White Pine Lake

4.5

10 mi / 2450 ft gain

Just about 5 miles (2-2.5 hrs) from the trailhead, you will find the beautiful White Pine Lake where the water is an intense blue color. It's an amazing place for photos and just hanging out on a summer or fall afternoon. Along the way you will have great views of mountains of all colors, beautif...
Read more
Hurricane, Utah

Upper Emerald Pool

4.3

2.92 mi / 600 ft gain

Start this trail walking across the bridge over the Virgin River into the start of the trails that lead to the pools. The path takes you through the bottoms of the water falls and you see them falling over the rocks above you. Though this sight may be totally awesome, be careful as you walk along...
Read more
Springdale, Utah

Hike Many Pools

4.5

2 mi

To get there, drive about .8 miles east of the smaller tunnel on the Zion-Mt. Carmel highway. There will be a place to pull out and park on a large turn. Continue walking down the road about 150 yards east and cross the street before the next turn. There is no marked trail, but there should be a ...
Read more
Provo, Utah

Backpack to Silver Lake

4.4

4.1 mi / 1500 ft gain

The trail is 4.1 miles roundtrip gaining almost 1,500 feet for the duration of the adventure. Some parts are exposed, so you can get a fair amount of sun.When you're on the trail, you'll get amazing views as you’re hiking to the lake of Mount Timpanogos and American Fork Canyon. This is followed ...
Read more
Sandy, Utah

Hike to Bell Canyon's Waterfall

4.5

4 mi / 1500 ft gain

If you keep a steady pace, the hike takes about an hour each way, so allow time when trying to catch the sunset. The hike is pretty easy until right before you reach the falls, where there is a big, steep hill you have to climb.From the parking lot/trailhead, head up the path and head left when y...
Read more
Hurricane, Utah

Photographing the Sunset at Canyon Junction Bridge

4.4

The view of the Watchman from Canyon Junction Bridge is one of the most highly photographed views in Zion National Park. Located nearby the South Visitor Center, this beautiful and easily accessible viewpoint is frequented by many visitors of Zion National Park. Parking is sparse so be sure to go...
Read more
Salt Lake City, Utah

Lake Blanche Trail

4.5

6 mi / 2700 ft gain

The hike is only 6 miles roundtrip, but it's pretty steep the whole way. It will take about 1.5 - 2 hrs to get up and about 45 min - 1hr to get back down. At the Mills B Trailhead, you will head to the far end of the parking lot and follow the paved walkway for about 5 minutes until you see the L...
Read more
Springdale, Utah

Hike Observation Point

5.0

6.8 mi / 2100 ft gain

This is the best trail in Zion Canyon to beat the crowds while experiencing the awe and wonder it has to offer. We take this trail every time we visit Zion and never tire of it. It is an 8 mile out and back hike that takes you up, up, up then down, down, down. Be prepared to get your heart going!...
Read more
Sandy, Utah

Backpack to Red Pine Lake

5.0

7.3 mi / 1960 ft gain

Red Pine Lake, located in Red Pine Fork of the Wasatch Mountains, is one of the premier hiking and backpacking destinations in Little Cottonwood Canyon. Red Pine Fork is sandwiched in between White Pine Fork and Maybird Gulch to the east and west, respectively. All three are accessed via the Whit...
Read more
Kanarraville, Utah

Hike Kanarraville Slot Canyon

4.9

3.5 mi

This hidden gem of a hike takes you into the Kanarraville slot canyons in southern Utah and the infamous Kanarra Falls. After hiking a half a mile or so from the parking lot on a fairly open trail the canyon slots up. This is where the fun begins. Here you will have to walk through the water into...
Read more
Kanab, Utah

Hike Coyote Buttes North to the Wave

5.0

5.5 mi

The hike to the Wave is 2.5 miles (one-way). When you arrive, take in the sandstone showing incredible striations of red, orange, pink, yellow, and beige. Please note that this adventure is only accessible by obtaining a permit. Only 20 visitors are allowed access per day with 10 permits given on...
Read more
Saratoga Springs, Utah

Relax in the Saratoga Hot Springs

3.3

Awesome all year round, but one of the best places to chill out during winter. The water is just hot enough to feel amazing and escape from the cold. This place is public and not supervised. It does close from 10pm-6am and police have been known to pass by and enforce it.Pulling in to the parking...
Read more