Covered Wagon Natural Bridge

  I had never heard of this natural bridge before.  I came across it while looking at the directions for Cedar Arch.  Google maps has it clearly listed and reception is decent because you are only about 9 miles from the center of Escalante.  Center street in Escalante becomes Proctor Road as you head south […]

Sand Dune Arch

Broken Arch

    This hike starts from the trailhead of Sand Dune Arch.  It is a highly visited area and parking can be difficult.  Expect a lot of people at the start.  From the parking area, follow the trail up a sandy alcove until you reach the arch on the left.  This arch is named for […]

Murphy Overlook

The Murphy Overlook trail is located in Island in the Sky district and starts at the same trailhead for the Murphy Trail that leads down to the White Rim Road. The Overlook trail is a total of 3 miles out and back. After a short distance from the trail head, the Murphy trail splits off […]

Cedar Wash Arch

  Cedar Wash Arch is not very big and a little difficult to find but it is an interesting location above an open wash. The arch is below Cedar Wash Road (BLM 210). There is no signage at all from the upper trail head. I was able to find the general location of the arch […]

Three Finger Canyon

    Three Finger Canyon is one of many located on the east side of the San Rafael Swell.  It is a wide canyon with several mines, all of which are sealed.  The adventure is really the drive to the parking area of the canyon.  Rocky and remote, a high clearance vehicle is recommended. From […]

Wildhorse Canyon

    Wildhorse Canyon is the first canyon south of Temple Mountain road. After passing Goblin Valley road and driving through the Swell, Behind-the-Reef road (also known as Chute Canyon rd) is on the left. Travel this dirt road for about 1.6 miles. This is a primitive road to the trailhead which is marked. You […]

Chute Canyon

      Chute Canyon is one of many canyons that cut through the San Rafael Swell but not one of the more challenging ones. The trailhead is accessed from a dirt road off Behind the Reef Road. It is the second left after turning onto Behinds the Reef Road. This turn off is not […]

Dunderberg Mountain Loop

Dunderberg Mountain is a popular day hike throughout the year and the parking can be very crowded on weekends.  This loop is also very steep and rocky so sturdy hiking boots are a good idea. Start from the parking area along Route 9W/202.  The trailhead is down the road  and not directly at the parking […]

West Mountain Loop

    This loop follows one of the most scenic ridges in Harriman State Park.  The best access to this loop is from the small parking area on Seven Lakes Drive between exit 19 from the Palisades Interstate Parkway and Perkins Memorial Drive.  It is a small dirt parking area tucked in the woods.  From […]