Pa’rus is loosely translated from Paiute as bubbling, tumbling spring, and the hike along the Pa’rus Trail lives up to its name This hike is on a paved trail from the South Campground to Canyon Junction and can be done as an out and back or a one way by catching the park shuttle at either end This hike is also the only one in the park that allows dogs on leash and bicycles The hike is a casual stroll on a paved path past campsites and then through stands of rabbit brush along the river The views of the surrounding ...

This is a hike that really drew us in Although expecting a short jaunt of a couple of hours, we ended up spending the better part of a day and hiking 10 miles The hike offers a few good options for turn-around points The first destination, Bloody Hands Gap, is a well-preserved set of red hand prints I mistakenly though these were Native American Rock Art Thanks to ZachAlan2012, who commented they are actually sheep herder prints made with linseed oil and dye They are still likely very old, as the name shows up on a...

One of the must-do sights near Jasper is Maligne Canyon A short hike visits a stunning canyon section where the Maligne River has cut deeply into the limestone layer, eroding a gorge that is, in spots, only 2 meters 6 feet wide and 50 meters 160 feet deep A trail follows along the top of the gorge, crossing at several points to give close views of the tumultuous waters ragging in the canyon floor below Maligne Canyon is one of the most popular hikes in the area, and quite busy Those wanting a short walk should star...

Built as part of the Legacy Parkway in 2008, the paved Legacy Parkway Trail follows the Legacy Parkway from North Salt Lake to Farmington The trail is a gem, offering easy access for bikers, walkers, runners, and others For most of its length, the trail is within a stone's throw of the highway, which detracts a bit from the ambiance, but views of the Wasatch Mountains, Antelope Island, and wetlands around the Great Salt Lake make up for the highway noise The trail, on its southern end, connects to the Jordan Parkwa...

High atop the Big Horn Mountains in northern Wyoming lies one of North America's most enigmatic and sacred indigenous sites: the Medicine Wheel This ancient structure, located at nearly 10,000 feet, consists of a central cairn connected to an outer ring by 28 radial stone spokes Measuring roughly 80 feet across, the Medicine Wheel has long fascinated archaeologists, historians, and spiritual seekers alike Though the exact age of the wheel is debated, carbon dating of nearby artifacts suggests it may be over 700 yea...

The Alien Tower is a pleasant family-friendly hike with some really nice views You can see Great Salt Lake to the north and Utah Lake to the south You also get a dramatic view of Lone Peak The trail heads up a wide gravel path to the Alien Tower, which is an open metal pyramid on a concrete pad When I was there, someone had made a stone labyrinth to wander through next to the tower The only potential downsides of the hike are the lack of shade and the looseness of the gravel, which caused a few slips on our hike Av...

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"There is an exquisite charm in our ride to-day down this beautiful canyon It gradually grows deeper with every mile of travel; the walls are symmetrically curved and grandly arched, of a beautiful color, and reflected in the quiet waters in many places so as almost to deceive the eye and suggest to the beholder the thought that he is looking into profound depths" -John Wesley Powell, Canyons of the Colorado I can think of no better introduction to Labyrinth Canyon than the imagery Powell conjures up in his descrip...

Steel Butte is one of those summits that I think perhaps the route to the top is the best of the day! To be sure, the views of the Henry Mountains, Capitol Reef, and badlands to the north are excellent from Steel Butte, but the route up, ascending a narrow slot canyon, is so much fun! I'm not sure what first caught my attention about Steele Butte We visited as a family in the winter of 2021, planning on poking around a bit to see if there was a route to the summit We found a social trail on the ridge, but ran out o...

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