Slickrock trails

From Wire Pass Trailhead, the route leaves House Rock Valley Road and follows the open desert toward Wire Pass, crossing sandy washes and sparse high-desert flats before entering the remote backcountry of Coyote Buttes North, a permit-only section of the Paria Canyon–Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness known for its…

Distance: 4.5 Km • Elevation gain: 213 m • Maximum elevation: 1,595 m

From the Dry Fork trailhead near Hole-in-the-Rock Road, the route crosses open slickrock and sandy desert benches before dropping into Dry Fork of Coyote Gulch, where the broad wash leads toward the smooth, shadowed corridors of Dry Fork Narrows. This Scorpion Wilderness Study Area hike sits within Grand…

Distance: 9.7 Km • Elevation gain: 222 m • Maximum elevation: 1,517 m

Starting at the Delicate Arch Trailhead, the route leaves the parking area near Salt Wash and follows Delicate Arch Trail past the historic Wolfe Ranch area and the nearby Ute Indian petroglyph panel. From there, it heads into open desert terrain, crossing shallow drainages and moving away from the easier…

Distance: 5.1 Km • Elevation gain: 194 m • Maximum elevation: 1,469 m

Beginning on the quiet uplands near Bald Hill, this route follows the upper West Clear Creek Trail across pinyon-juniper country toward the canyon rim before committing to the steep, loose descent through exposed slopes and a side drainage, with broad views into the deep gorge cut from the southern edge of the…

Distance: 6.5 Km • Elevation gain: 133 m • Maximum elevation: 1,762 m

Starting near the Zion–Mount Carmel Tunnel, the Canyon Overlook Trail climbs sandstone steps and follows rocky ledges above Pine Creek’s shadowed slot canyon. The route then winds through pale slickrock, canyon walls, desert shrubs, and sheltered alcoves, with chances to spot bighorn sheep along the way.…

Distance: 0.8 Km • Elevation gain: 67 m • Maximum elevation: 1,619 m

The Delicate Arch Trail offers a rewarding experience, combining a moderately challenging hike with breathtaking scenery. The trail takes you through varied terrain, including stretches of slickrock and a narrow sandstone ridge, leading to the iconic arch perched dramatically above a natural rock bowl. Along…

Distance: 5.0 Km • Elevation gain: 177 m • Maximum elevation: 1,469 m

Hiking the Delicate Arch Trail is an unforgettable adventure that takes you through the striking red rock landscape of Arches National Park. The path leads you closer to one of the most recognizable natural arches in the world, and while the final approach can be a bit intimidating with its open slickrock, the…

Distance: 5.2 Km • Elevation gain: 209 m • Maximum elevation: 1,469 m

The Corona Arch Trail near Moab offers a captivating journey through the rugged desert landscape. Hikers pass by two other notable arches, Pinto Arch and Bowtie Arch, before reaching the grand Corona Arch. Along the way, sections of slickrock, metal cables, and even a small ladder add a bit of adventure,…

Distance: 4.2 Km • Elevation gain: 227 m • Maximum elevation: 1,357 m