The Eagle Crags are spires of rock at the northern end of the Vermillion Cliffs, just outside Zion National Park. Access to the trailhead is in Rockville. Take Bridge Road to cross the Virgin River and go straight up the … Continue reading →
The main canyon of Zion National Park is a very busy area with many visitors flooding the buses and trails on either side of the Virgin River. The vertical walls of Zion Canyon allow for only a few points of … Continue reading →
We revisited the ghost town of Grafton, Utah. The previous time was in 2013 and much was the same as before, but restoration work had progressed on the buildings, fences, gates, and property. A full website is also in place … Continue reading →
The Canyon Overlook Trail in Zion National Park starts at the east end of the Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel. There are a few parking spaces nearby but they fill up by late morning so an early start is recommended. The trail … Continue reading →
The Subway route is a hike-canyoneering route in Zion National Park that needs little introduction. People come from all over the world to do this and we were lucky enough to get a permit, then be informally guided down … Continue reading →
This hike is not in any of the guidebooks and it takes either local knowledge or some careful planning and exploration to link up a route. Almost all of the route is on slickrock in the southeast side of … Continue reading →
