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Fallen Angel is my least favorite of the Angel Slots The canyon is short, with quite a bit of crumbly rock and somewhat light anchors There were no recent signs of passage on our descent, and several anchors required placement or replacement Because of this, it is probably best left for intermediate or better canyoneers with decent natural anchor skills Once down the short canyon, the exit hike is marvelous, passing a pictograph and petroglyph panel along the Dirty Devil before climbing an elegant exit route up the...

Wow! If you are a mountain biker or trail runner, the Wasatch Crest is a must-do! This stunning trail traverses the ridge separating Big Cottonwood Canyon from Park City, then continues above Millcreek Canyon before dropping to either the upper trailhead in Millcreek Canyon or Park City It is an excellent outing with ever-changing views A few notes: The trail is high elevation and often has at least some snow patches into the summer Summer and fall are the recommended times to visit Summer finds the trail covered i...

Turtlehead Peak, though not the highest point in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, is a one of the easier and more popular summits to reach The summit and hike have breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding Mojave Desert landscape and the iconic red sandstone formations that characterize the region The hike involves some steep, loose sections, and a plethora of social trails I would not recommend this for absolute beginning hikers, but for those with a little experience, it is an excellent outing On...

Willow Springs in Red Rocks Conservation Area is a stunning natural oasis, nestled within the rugged Red Rocks landscape Willow Springs is a picturesque desert oasis, where a scattering of willow trees thrives among the springs, creating a verdant contrast to the surrounding arid environment This is a place that ancient peoples used, and left pictographs Today, several short trails traverse the area, as well as a large parking area, picnic tables and restrooms This is an excellent spot to have a picnic and do some ...

San Juan River was one of my most sought after trips that took me a long time to actually do! The section described here, from Sand Island to Mexican Hat, is a 27-mile float through both geological wonder and Native American rock art and ruins that are absolutely stunning to behold This is one of the finest floats in Utah and very family friendly Permit: The trip requires a permit The permit system is a lottery that is drawn months in advance For details on the lottery, or to enter, see the Recreationgov site I am ...

The Calico Tanks trail leads through sandstone formations, desert vegetation, and to a natural water tank or "tinaja" nestled among the red and white sandstone cliffs This is a popular trail in Red Rocks for good reason It is colorful, a little challenging, and has spectacular views This is one of my top recommendations for visiting Red Rocks There are a few minor scrambling spots, but I would rate this suitable for most, though kids and dogs may need help in a few spots Sandstone Formations: The vibrant red and wh...

The San Juan River was one of my most sought-after trips that took me a long time to actually do! The section described here, from Mexican Hat to Clay Hills, is a 57-mile float through an astonishingly deep and dramatic canyon in remote terrain This is one of the finest floats in Utah and very family-friendly provided you have the skills From a geology and scenery perspective, I liked this more than the section above, Sand Island to Mexican Hat This section is typica...

Great canyon, but i think we need to add a few waypoints to the GPS coordinates to the exit And people stop building random rock cairns! they are everywhere out there after the moki steps we invented our own exit which was a lot easier we went out near the south fork trail head you can stay higher longer The last rappel for us was 115' i gps'd it and marked it on the rope if you try and fold a 200' rope without blocking up top you can get yourself into trouble unless those rocks at the bottom decided to move up the...

Amazing slot canyon loop if you do PAB and Spooky Make sure you hang a left out of spooky to get you back to the trail that heads back up tothe parking lot Parking got a pretty crowded this Memorial day weekend Probably better to visit on a non-holiday weekend