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The 25 Must-Do Hikes in Southern Utah

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24Hike Sulphur Creek

Travel to Torrey to take this nearly six-mile point-to-point hike. It includes an elevation gain of 1,191 feet. This is one of the most popular backcountry hikes in Capitol Reef National Park. It also serves as a superb introduction to canyoneering. It features a trio of wonderful waterfalls and stunning steep cliff walls as well.

This point-to-point hike begins at the Chimney Rock Trailhead and requires that you either hike three miles along Highway 24 or set up a shuttle ride. If you decide to do this hike in the summer, you may wish to hike through the river to keep cool. The hike officially ends at the Capitol Reef National Park Visitors Center.

25Hike to the Timber Creek Overlook

This is a short out-and-back hike in New Harmony, Utah of just over one mile. It has an elevation of 102 feet and provides you with a great panoramic view. It is family-friendly and fine for hikers of all skill levels too.

You will find the Timber Creek Overlook trail at the end of Kolob Canyon Drive in popular Zion National Park. The trail is well-maintained. It includes restrooms and picnic tables as well. Veteran visitors suggest doing the hike a little bit before sunset as the glow of the sunset on Kolob Canyon’s rugged sandstone walls is incredible. Oddly, travel writers report that this overall area is actually one of the park’s “least explored parts.”

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