Take a Hike in Southern Utah While Enjoying the Parkitecture!
From state to national parks, Utah continues to be a huge draw for those looking to be awed by nature's beauty. Natural formations, amphitheaters, cliff and buttes will make you come back for more, time and again!
Hiking is a year 'round sport in southern Utah. Some subdivisions have surrounding trail-heads for setting out on a few miles hike. Chuckawalla Trail offers red rock views within the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve.
Thousands upon thousands of people converge every year with plans to stay and see, experiencing for themselves the true beauty that Utah offers. Many Activerainer's have also enjoyed the sights!
Below are some parks that are desirable to outdoor enthusiasts!
- Zion National Park - Springdale, Utah
Home to Zion Canyon, this vast national park offers hiking trails, climbing, camping & more.
- Snow Canyon State Park - St. George, Utah
Home to white and red sandstone formations, offering hiking trails, climbing, camping & more.
- Bryce Canyon National Park - nearest cities, Tropic and Panguitch, Utah
Park with series of natural ampitheatres, overlooks & trails offering views of towering spires.
- Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument - Kanab, Utah
1.7 million-acres of diverse, rugged terrain with opportunities for camping, hunting & hiking.
- Capitol Reef National Park - nearest city, Torry, Utah
Offering camping & hiking through diverse terrain with wildlife, domes & the Water Pocket Fold (a wrinkle on the earth).
- Goosenecks State Park - Mexican Hat, Utah
Naturally carved giant rock formations & sweeping views along with hiking paths.
- Canyonlands National Park - nearest city, Moab, Utah
Split by 2 rivers, this majestic park in 4 zones features sandstone spires & Island in the Sky mesa.
- Dead Horse Point State Park - Moab, Utah
Cliffside park offering camping, hiking/biking trails, plus overlooks & views of the Colorado River.
- Arches National Park - nearest city, Moab, Utah
Scenic area offering camping & a variety of hiking trails with red rock vistas & 2,500 stone arches.
- Hovenweep National Monument - Blanding, Utah
Preserve dedicated to 6 prehistoric Puebloan villages built between A.D. 1200 & 1300 on canyon rims.
- Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area - Manila, Utah
Dramatic natural setting with a reservoir for boating, swimming & fishing, plus camping & hiking.
- Goblin Valley State Park - Green River, Utah
Mushroom-like sandstone formations & eroded cliffs draw hikers & campers to this park with 3 trails.
- Otter Creek State Park - Antimony, Utah
Fishing, camping and exploring make this State Park a must visit.
- Dinosaur National Monument - Jensen, Utah
Rafting, hiking trails, campsites & a cliff filled with dinosaur fossils.
- Kodachrome Basin State Park - Cannonville, Utah
Scenic red stone park marked by 67 monolithic spires, popular for hiking, biking & horseback riding.
- Cedar Breaks National Monument - Brian Head, Utah
Compact, scenic national park featuring unusual rock formations, hiking, camping & more.
- Natural Bridges National Monument - Lake Powell, Utah
Canyon country park with camping, scenic overlooks & hiking trails, plus 3 sandstone bridges.
- Palisade State Park - Sterling, Utah
Freshwater reservoir, open green space & desert-canyon golf course.
- Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park - Kanab, Utah
Camping & 1,200 acres of shifting sand dunes open to ATV's.
- Fremont Indian State Park and Museum - Sevier, Utah
Trails & Native American petroglyphs & pictographs, plus a museum with artifacts.
- Jordanelle State Park - Heber City, Utah
Fishing, boating & water-skiing, along with hiking trails & campgrounds.
There are also many recreational opportunities in southern Utah that may offer fishing, boating, hiking or camping:
- Red Cliffs Recreational Area - Washington, Utah
- Quail Creek Reservoir - Hurricane, Utah
- Sand Hollow Reservoir - Hurricane, Utah
- Gunlock Reservoir - Gunlock, Utah
- Sand Cove - Dammeron Valley, Utah
- Baker Dam Reservoir - 20 miles north of St. George, Utah
- Pine Mountain Reservoir, Pine Mountain, Utah
- Enterprise Reservoir, Enterprise, Utah
- New Castle Reservoir, New Castle, Utah
Southern Utah has become home to those looking for mild winters, affordable living, a healthy economy and friendly atmosphere and of course, an outdoor wonderland offering ahh-mazing Parkitecture!
You CAN Have it All HERE.
* Zion National Park photo by Brandi Markstone
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