If you are looking for a remote section of the Needles District to visit, Davis Canyon is a good choice The canyon is situated on the eastern boundary of the park, requiring a high-clearance four-wheel drive to visit On our visit, no one had signed into the register in a month, and we saw no recent signs of visitation The canyon itself is home to the Five Faces Panel, a stunning pictograph panel It also has several ruins and granaries to visit, including Log Ruin, a unique ruin that has a large structure built out ...

The eastern reef, near where I-70 enters the San Rafael Swell from the east, is one of the most dramatic parts of the Swell to visit The Navajo and Wingate uplift is dramatic from a distance, and even more so up close Buckeyes Canyon is one of those rare canyons that descends from the top of the reef In its short, but steep descent, it passes through the Wingate and Navajo layers in a series of 10 rappels En route, it also passes through several unnamed natural bridges and gives a rare view of Tip Top Arch One of t...

Neon, and more specifically the Golden Cathedral, may be one of the most photographed spots in Escalante The last rap into the cathedral is amazing, but the canyon above is equally beautiful Neon Canyon is one not to miss Hikers without technical canyoneering skills can hike up the bottom of Neon to visit the Golden Cathedral and return the same way Though this makes a long hike, I recommend it as the area is stunning and the Cathedral a unique and awe-inspiring place Warning!!! Neon contains keeper potholes! Go wi...

Upper Stair is a great, short outing Although not technical, it does involve a lot of chimneying and stemming, so is only recommended for technical canyoneers Being a short route, with no rappels, allows this canyon to be enjoyed while carrying minimal gear

Dragonfly is a classic short canyoneering adventure in Arches Big views, two rappels, potholes, and a beautiful deep, lush canyon If you have a few hours, and would like to experience beauty and solitude within a stone's throw of the main road, this is the place! Note: There can be poison ivy at the bottom of the last rappel, but it is generally avoidable

Neon Canyon May 29, 2025Our 2 person party started at exactly 7:00 am as a reference, I am 62 and my wife is 60 We are intermediate canyoneers and strong hikers We could see the dome far in the eastern distance A well marked trail of cairns took us down a steep decline of slickrock approx 500 ft elevation loss to the sign, soft sand and down desert trails for 90 minutes until we reached the Escalante River I must say that there is not much more of a beautiful sight than the bright green leaves of a grove of cotton...

Beginning in 1846 with the Donner Party and 1847 with the Mormons, Emigration Canyon was the route pioneers used to enter the Salt Lake Valley Many know this historical fact The canyon, however, also has a long history as a quarry In the late 1800's, stone blocks were the only method available for building foundations As the Salt Lake Valley grew, granite quarries in Little Cottonwood Canyon to the south and, surprisingly to many, sandstone quarries at the top of Emigration Canyon provided the stone for the foundat...

Lookout Peak overlooks Emigration and City Creek Canyons The Lookout Peak hike is a moderately strenuous hike, with about 2700 feet of elevation gain to the summit, but much of the hike has outstanding views of the Salt Lake Valley and surrounding mountains If you like ridge hikes with expansive views, I highly recommend this one The route is commonly done from either Killyon or Affleck Park The Affleck Park route is shorter than the Killyon approach, and in my opinion quite a bit better It is a quick climb to the ...

"Again the canyon opens allowing exits The next section starts with the canyon making a hard right, and dropping These drops can be bypassed easily by climbing down the boulders on the left Continue through this slot section to where it opens The next section is the final section of slot, and contains the swim Suit up before entering the slot, there is not much room once you enter the slot Right before the first water, most will likely need to stem 4 m 14 ft above a constriction, then back down to the canyon fl...

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...