Great Fall Hikes In Utah
KSL.com and liftopia.com both have interesting articles about
hiking in Utah. KSL.com has this
article focusing on backpacking/hiking
in Grand Staircase-Escalante
National Monument while liftopia.com provides this
information about hiking to lakes in the ski
canyons east of the Salt Lake
Valley.
Both articles describe wonderful adventures in areas with stunning scenery. However, we are getting late in the season for some hikes and so people need to take care before lacing up the hiking boots.
Below I list the recommended hikes and give some of my own insights.
KSL.com's recommendations:
Both articles describe wonderful adventures in areas with stunning scenery. However, we are getting late in the season for some hikes and so people need to take care before lacing up the hiking boots.
Below I list the recommended hikes and give some of my own insights.
KSL.com's recommendations:
- Coyote Gulch: This is an incredible backpack
destination that can be enjoyed year-round but is best when hikes in
spring or fall. It descends a narrow desert canyon, past arches and
small waterfalls. It ranks with the best fall hikes in the world.
- Escalante River, from Escalante to Utah Highway 12 bridge:
This is a grand hike that requires considerable wading. Similar to
the famous Narrows in Zion Park, the river is the trail and you
spend considerable time in the water. Unless you have appropriate
gear, it may be too late in the season to try this year, but it is
well worth putting this route on your schedule for warm weather.
- Boulder Mail Trail: The small town of Boulder was the
last town in the continental U.S. to have mail delivered by pack
mule. The trail was used from 1902 to 1924 - until a reliable road
was pushed into the remote community. The old Mail Trail now makes a
great backpack route that can be hiked year-round (but be wary of
winter storms).
- Hackberry Canyon: This is a great backpack route, with
many variations possible. The route as described requires
considerable wading, so be cautious as cold weather sets in.
- Paria River to Willis Creek:
This is another wonderful, long, scenic route that requires wading
in the Willis Creek slow. It is best done during warm weather.
- Cecret Lake [Secret Lake]
- Desolation Lake
- Lake Blanche
- Red Pine Lake
- White Pine Lake
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