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Where to Hike
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Utah contains some of the most beautiful places on Earth. Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capital Reef... the views are breath-taking and the hiking opportunities are nearly limitless.

We've provided links to some great Utah hiking resources, as well as a list of guide books that can help you find your way through Utah's. diverse landscapes.

 

Resources

  • Hiking in Utah
    The Official travel site for the state of Utah provides a reference for hikes state-wide.

  • Canyoneering and Hiking in Utah
    A guiding company for hiking and canyoneering in Utah.

  • Local Hikes: Utah
    Listing of hikes in Utah posted by local hikers. Each is documented with a map to the trailhead, a map of the trail, elevation changes, photos, and more.

  • Trails in the Moab Area
    BLM Guide to Hiking around Moab. Seven trails are detailed, plus a list of suggested equipment for the area.

  • American Hiker: Utah 
    This site provides several trail descriptions divided by region within the state. Each description includes directions to the trailhead, trail details (distance, difficulty, elevation change, etc.), and local contact information.

  • Day Hiking at Zion National Park
    Day Hikes page at the official National Park Service web site.

  • Day Hiking at Bryce Canyon National Park
    Day Hikes page at the official National Park Service web site. Includes topo maps. Also provides information on backcountry hikes.

  • Day Hiking at Capitol Reef National Park
    Day Hike and Backcountry hike page at the official National Park Service web site. Includes trail maps and descriptions.

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Books


This comprehensive guide presents, in words and photographs, the very best hiking opportunities Utah has to offer. About half of the 80 hikes can be completed in one day.

  


 

Offers detailed entries for 100 Hikes across Utah. Includes day hikes, as well as trails for backpackers. There is also a serious section on safety.

  


 

Completely revised new edition. Now includes winter climbing & winter photos. Describes hikes and climbs in the mountains and canyons of Utah, plus weather, geology, and Indian ruins.

  


 

Covers trails in central portion of Utah's Wasatch Range from City Creek Canyon to American Fork Canyon. Includes descriptions for easy hikes on well maintained trails for beginners, as well as suggested peaks for experts. Maps, photos and line drawings accompany trail descriptions.

  


 

Complete guide that covers trails leading to the highest peak in each of Utah's 29 counties (some counties share a peak). Peaks range from those that can be reached by car to those that would challenge the most ardent climber.

  


 

Each of the 99 hikes in the High Uintas Mountains, UT, includes a trip planner summary, photo, map and story describing the hike and destination.

  


 

Describes the roads & trails in this amazing area of southern UT. Includes the Escalante canyons, Kaiparowits Plateau, the Grand Staircase-Paria River country. Has trail access, camping, road condition info, as well as trail info.

  


 

Here are 50 short day hikes in 5 major parks: Arches, Bryce, Capitol Reef, Canyonlands, & Zion. Also has tips on desert hiking, overviews of geology & natural history.

  


 
 

 
 
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