Parks in Lake Powell, Utah

A backpack recommended only for experienced hikers, leading to a backcountry base camp deep in the lower reaches of Dark Canyon, within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and the Dark Canyon Prim... More on Trails

This trail is not as dangerous as it sounds. If you have backcountry exper More on Trails

Natural Bridges preserves some of the finest examples of natural stone architecture in the southwest. On a tree-covered mesa next to deep sandstone canyons, three natural bridges formed when meandering streams slowly cut through the ... More on familydaysoutusa

A half-day hike through a seldom-visited, straight-walled canyon alongside Utah 95 near Hite Marina and Lake Powell. South of Hanksville and west of the Dirty Devil River, between the sandy mesas of Trachyte and Cedar points, Utah ... More on Trails

Lake Powell, the second largest reservoir in North America, is 186 miles/299 kilometers long and has 1,960 miles/3058 kilometers of shoreline. Hundreds of side canyons, inlets and coves sheltering Indian ruins and natural wonders ... More on AnglerWeb.com

This short spur trail consists of three legs, each leading to a different viewpoint, and can be done in conjunction with Stanton Pass Trail. Special Attractions: Very remote, little-traveled spur tracks; Stunning views over No Mans ... More on Trails

This trail provides an interesting alternative route to starting Southwest #40: Burr Trail on a paved road. The trail leaves Utah 276, 10 miles north of Ticaboo at the sign for the Starr Springs Recreation Area (fee required). The ... More on Trails

This trail is entirely on BLM land and is a designated scenic backcountry byway. The trail turns off Utah 95, 21 miles south of Hanksville. Special Attractions: Long, remote backcountry byway with varied scenery and elevation changes; ... More on Trails

This short, easy trail offers an alternative to driving the complete Bull Creek Pass Trail, as it cuts across and shaves 19 miles off the full loop. However, it is a worthwhile trail in its own right, as it provides unparalleled views ... More on Trails

The trail leaves west from Utah 276 at an unmarked turn 1.7 miles north of Ticaboo Gas Station. After 0.8 miles, you can see the distinctive conical Ant Knolls to the north, and a little farther on, the Shootaring Uranium Mill stands ... More on Trails

This very pretty route links Southwest #47: Bull Creek Pass Trail in the north to Clay Point Road in the south. It leaves Bull Creek Pass Trail 2.7 miles west of Trachyte Ranch and heads generally southwest, gradually ascending the ... More on Trails