This roundup treks across the state’s wildly different terrain to name six essential Utah hikes, from the sandstone slot canyons and towering arch of Capitol Reef’s Grand Wash and Cassidy Arch Trail to the salty, otherworldly shoreline views on Antelope Island. It also covers front-range favorites like the Bonneville Shoreline Trail above the Wasatch Front and the wildflower-strewn Catherine’s Pass near Alta, alongside more remote picks like the red-rock maze of Fisher Towers outside Moab and the rugged backcountry approach to the Great Chamber near Kanab. Each entry comes with practical notes on difficulty, access and best season, plus a gear rundown for readers looking to get properly outfitted before hitting the trail.
Written by Jeremy Pugh for Salt Lake Magazine, Jun 05, 2023.