The track is muddy, slick, and steeper than I remember; however, the views of wet sandstone, green trees, and abundant waterfalls take my breath away.
Read MoreUNP4649. Castle Cliff - UT, quad
The summit is stunning, and the views in every direction are typical of desert peaks, i.e., no pesky trees to block the view.
Read MoreTwin Pines Arch (Zion National Park)
Twin Pines Arch is a sliver of rock extending from one of the cliff bands. It is visible from Hwy-9 if you know where to look; however, it also blends perfectly with the surrounding rock.
Read MoreBeatty Hill and OHV trail 30037
I park west of the red rocky knoll and pull on my pack. It is still windy, but an easy 15 degrees warmer than when I walked out of the house this morning.
Read MoreHiking the Grapevine Trail to Left Fork North Creek (Zion National Park)
The trip Report Hiking the Grapevine Trail to Left Fork North Creek is part of The Space Between the Lines blog series devoted to hiking, peak-bagging, and ATV/OHV riding in the backcountry and byways of the world.
Read MoreUNP6970. Pinto - UT, quad
Trip Report UNP6790. Pinto - UT, quad; is part of The Space Between the Lines blog series devoted to hiking, peak-bagging, and ATV/OHV riding in the backcountry and byways of the world.
Read MorePeak bagging along the Veyo-Shoal Creek Road
A substantial cairn resides at the summit; however, I could not find a registration jar in this location either. I always find it fun to scan the names and home locations of those hiking these remote peaks.
Read MoreWaiting on the Rain
Peak bagging and drone flying along 31039 Cave ATV Trail. Maple Ridge - UT, quadrangle near Enterprise, Utah.
Read MoreA Muddy Slog along the Old Madena Road
Trip report of hiking to the summit of UNP6052 and Map Development in the Hebron - UT quadrangle.
Read MoreUNP6122, Long Ridge, and the Veyo Shoal Creek Road Loop. Maple Ridge - UT quad
The road is dry, and few clouds roam the sky overhead. I pull off to the side of the road in a short but wide pullout located on the saddle between unnamed peak 6122 and Maple Ridge.
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