Hiking the Southwest

Slot canyons, red rock arches, and desert backpacking. Hike in the shoulder seasons and carry more water than you think you need.

Angels Landing

UT
Springdale, Utah

An iconic Zion ridgeline with chain-assisted scrambles and 360° canyon views.

Strenuous5.4 mi1,488 ft gainPermit

The Narrows — Bottom Up

UT
Springdale, Utah

Wade up the Virgin River between 1,000-foot sandstone walls.

Moderate9.4 mi334 ft gain

Bright Angel Trail to Plateau Point

AZ
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona

Descend into the Grand Canyon on its most maintained corridor trail.

Strenuous12.2 mi3,080 ft gain

Delicate Arch Trail

UT
Moab, Utah

The most photographed arch in the world, perched above a slickrock bowl.

Moderate3.2 mi629 ft gain

Havasu Falls Trail

AZ
Supai, Arizona

Otherworldly turquoise waterfalls on the Havasupai Reservation.

Hard20 mi2,400 ft gainPermit

South Kaibab to Ooh Aah Point

AZ
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona

A short descent on the South Kaibab to the Grand Canyon's best sunrise viewpoint.

Easy1.8 mi600 ft gain