Category Hike

Boots-on-ground trail reports and hiking intel from across the West and beyond. From casual walks to technical summit pushes, if it’s on foot, it’s here.

Zion and Surrounding Area

View of Zion Canyon from Observation Point. In the middle you can see the popular hike and trail for Angel's Landing. The Virgin River is running through the canyon.

I didn’t do all the traditional hikes in Zion National Park due to the popularity and the crowds- it just kind of took away from the fun. I also couldn’t get a permit to do Angels Landing. I did do…

Phoenix/Scottsdale/Tempe

Example of trail at Brown's Ranch, Scottsdale, Arizona

I spent an extended weekend in the Phoenix and Scottsdale area- here are a few areas I hit and would probably go to again. Scottsdale: Phoenix: Tempe: Queen Creek: