From iconic national park summits to under-the-radar local favorites, Utah offers some of the most rewarding hiking in the country. We've personally vetted 3 trails below — each guide includes turn-by-turn directions, parking notes, the best season to visit, and the tips you only learn after hiking it twice.
An iconic Zion ridgeline with chain-assisted scrambles and 360° canyon views.
Wade up the Virgin River between 1,000-foot sandstone walls.
The most photographed arch in the world, perched above a slickrock bowl.