Get Your Slickrock Fix!

Ellen Heyn by Ellen Heyn, Communications Associate

Get your slickrock fix before temperatures spike in canyon country with these excellent spring hikes.

Don’t let April pass without stepping foot on slickrock! Winds, hot temperatures, and monsoon rainstorms will hit the plateau soon enough. Check out these hikes while the perfect weather lasts. 

Chesler Park

This classic Canyonlands hike crosses sandy benches, climbs slickrock domes, and crosses several canyons to arrive at the grassy expanse known as Chesler Park. The trail loops around the perimeter and reconnects with the main trail. I’m ready ›

Slickrock Trail

A nice walk in the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park traverses rolling slickrock hills to panoramic views of southern Utah, including Little Spring Canyon, Big Spring Canyon, and the La Sal Mountains. That sounds interesting ›

Sand Canyon

A loop hike in Canyons of the Ancients National Monument starts on the Sand Canyon trail, goes west to connect with the East Rock Creek trail, and returns to the trailhead. Watch for cliff dwellings, arches, and views of Sleeping Ute Mountain! See the views ›

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