Repeater Jr is a great addition to a weekend in the Lost Spring area This short canyon is a nice way to round out a day after doing MMI Canyon, Lost and Found Canyon, and/or Winter Camp Canyon The short canyon has one 60 m rappel at the start, then an easy and obstacle-free stroll to the exit A fun 1-2 hour jaunt, suitable for most Note: The canyon is short and easy, but I would not recommend it as a place to teach someone to rappel The rappel is a bit awkward in spots if you stay in the canyon bottom Stemming abov...

This is a hike that, in my opinion, has it all A short, yet complex approach with a bit of scrambling, stunning views along the way, and a well preserved and impressive rock art panel The route is complex enough and requires enough easy 4th class scrambling to not be suitable for beginners Dogs and kids will likely need a hand The reward for a bit of scrambling and route finding is unparalleled views of the Colorado River and one of the most unique rock art panels I have seen in the area The panel is perched high o...

The Pipeline Trail in Mill Creek Canyon runs about 75 miles from the Salt Lake Valley Overlook near the mouth of the canyon to Elbow Fork about 1/2 way up the canyon The Pipeline Trail is one of my favorite running trails! With three trailheads, it is easy to find a section or loop that fits the mood of the day Much of the path is relatively flat, with all of it being wide, mostly rock free, and easy to run on In addition to being well suited for running, the trail makes a great hiking or biking trail as well The l...

I should preface my description of Saratoga Inlet / Lehi Hot Springs by admitting I have high standards when it comes to hot springs I want something that is the perfect temperature, odor free, with a scenic view, not crowded, and I wouldn't mind warm towel service when I am done! Saratoga Hot Springs, a short distance from both Salt Lake City and Utah Valley seems like an idyllic setting for a quick getaway with the family on a stormy Sunday morning I found the hot springs a bit disappointing The pool is good size...

Viewfinder Towers is the roadside attraction spot I have stopped most at in the Swell The spot is named for the roadside pullout with sight tubes viewfinders setup to point out many of the landmarks surrounding Hanksville It is a great spot to stop and get oriented with some of the major mountains and features of the area Many stop, view the landmarks, and take a quick glance at the entrada sandstone towers in the valley surrounding the stop, and move on That was likely my introduction to Viewfinder Towers so many ...

Near the Colorado-Utah border on I-70 in Rabbit Valley lies The Trail Through Time The 15-mile trail is a stone's throw from I-70, but transports visitors back to the time when dinosaurs roamed the area The trail is part of the active Mygatt-Moore dinosaur quarry that has been designated an Area of Critical Environmental Concern As the trail winds its way along the benches, it visits several sites where dinosaur fossils can be seen in the rock This is like most dinosaur exhibits in the wild I have visited in that t...

Moonshine Arch is one of the most popular hikes in the Vernal area that is outside of Dinosaur National Monument The impressive arch spans a length of 85 feet and a height of 40 feet It is a stunning and unique in the area Trail Note: The trail to the arch is a multi-use trail, and you are likely to encounter OHVs on the trail as well as the occasional jeep type vehicle The trail is difficult enough, I would not recommend driving it unless in an OHV or modified four-wheel drive vehicle The trail, since it is a mult...

The Bonanza Flat Loop Trial Trail has a few things going against it The trail is only open three months of the year, parking can be a nightmare, and as a hiker you have to contend with a constant stream of mountain bikers So what makes this trail so popular The answer was clear when I went in late September—the amazing fall colors! If you are patient and want to see some stunning aspen in all their yellow and orange, this is a hike worth doing Logistics There is limited parking at Bonanza Flat and it isn’t uncommon...

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

I was just in the East fork of Big Spring over the weekend I thought I'd report that the trailhead parking spot you mention has been covered with cut sage brush wood and rocks in order to hide it and discourage anyone parking there, likely by the BLM I only did 3/4ths of the East fork, but I would like to report for anyone planning to visit that there is a somewhat tight part that may discourage claustrophobes, my brother asked to exit early as he was not comfortable in the small parts It's nothing compared to Mid...