Old Growth Forest Trail

  Located along Sol Duc Road is a pull out for a .5 loop walk through an old growth forest. There is some signage before you get to the pull off which are on the right hand side when driving in from Route 101. This is a very easy trail to follow and the scenery […]

Dutchmans Trail

  DETAILS Directions: Take the first right turn after passing Lost Dutchman State Park. Follow this road to the end. Trail starts at the First Water Trailhead. Equipment: Sturdy hiking shoues Long pants to protect from cactus and brush Sun protection water camera map food/snacks Hike Info: Trail is easy to follow with signage only […]

Black Mesa Trail

  DETAILS Directions: Take the first right turn after passing Lost Dutchman State Park. Follow this road to the end. Trail starts at the First Water Trailhead. Equipment: Sturdy hiking shoues Long pants to protect from cactus and brush Sun protection water camera map food/snacks Hike Info: Trail is easy to follow with signage only […]

Second Water Trail

  DETAILS Directions: Take the first right turn after passing the Lost Dutchman State Park on route 88. Follow to the end. The trail starts at the First Water Trailhead. Equipment: Map sun protection sturdy hiking shoes at least one gallon of water Trekking Poles camera Hike Info: trail is easy to follow but has […]

Lava Flow Trail

  DETAILS Directions: Equipment: Hike Info:   The Lava Flow Trail is a one mile loop hike that travels along the bottom of the lava flow and to the base of Sunset Crater volcano. There is no hiking permitted to the top of Sunset Crater. Still this is a very interesting and easy trail to […]

Sunset Crater National Monument

Sunset Crater was created from an eruption about 900 years ago. The park highlights the resulting lava flows and cinder cone that cover the area. The park has several hiking trails and picnic areas. It is open from sunrise to sunset. Remember to stay on trails and to practice Leave No Trace principles.  The park […]

5 Must do Hikes in Arches National Park

Make the most of your visit to Arches National Park by hiking these five trail. You will see some of the most well-known arches in the world on some trails and experience solitude or unique rock formations on other trails. A great way to take in all Arches has to offer. 1. Park Avenue Trail […]

Peek-A-Boo Bypass Trail

  Many people avoid entering Peek-A-Boo slot canyon because of the daunting 15 foot vertical wall that must be climbed to get in. Rightly so! With no rock climbing experience, this can be a frightening and dangerous venture. My last trip I found a solution to avoid the wall! Facing the wall, look to the […]

Spooky Slot Canyon

  Spooky Slot Canyon runs parallel with Peek-a-boo slot canyon and is usually done as part of a loop hike.  When you exit Peek-a-boo slot canyon, walk about 100 feet to the right and you will see a cairn marking a trail going up a small hill. There are many trails weaving through here but […]

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument