April 15, 2015 by Don Axford
There are two side canyons that enter the west side of main Red Reef Trail that runs from the Red Cliffs Campground to the Moki steps.
The first one is very interesting and starts about 250 yards from the campground … Read the rest
April 15, 2015 by Don Axford
This hike consists of travelling down Cottonwood Creek to the junction of Bitter Creek and then back out the Bitter Creek Canyon.
Cottonwood Creek runs from forest road 032 (the Danish Ranch Road) in the Cottonwood Wilderness to join Quail … Read the rest
March 29, 2013 by Don Axford
This trail is an ideal short level children’s trail which leads to a short slot canyon. The trail is closed annually from March 15 to June 1.
Overall rating = easy
Distance: 0.5 Miles return – easy
Elevation … Read the rest
December 13, 2012 by Don Axford
Big Hollow is located in the Cottonwood Forest Wilderness west of Leeds, Utah. You enter the Big Hollow Creek off of forest road 031. This is a beautiful canyon running south from the forest road, for 1 1/4 miles, where … Read the rest
December 1, 2012 by Don Axford
The White Domes Trail is a 1.2 mile loop hike in the Valley of Fire State Park. You will see a slot canyon, a natural arch, multicolored sandstone, and interesting patterns of erosion that have created sculptured forms around the … Read the rest
November 21, 2012 by Don Axford
Pine Creek begins in the high country 1.5 miles north of SR9 on the eastern section of Zion National Park, continues down and under SR9, then along the south side of SR9, goes back north under SR9, and then drops … Read the rest
March 31, 2012 by Don Axford
Little Wild Horse canyon is an amazing slot canyon that is so narrow in places you can hardly make it through. It is one of the most interesting slot canyons in the southwest. It first cuts through the San Rafael … Read the rest
March 30, 2012 by Don Axford
Bell Canyon is a beautiful smallish slot canyon. It first cuts through the San Rafael Swell and then eventually joins with the Little Wild Horse Slot Canyon. There is an interesting variety of forms some of which can be viewed … Read the rest
March 23, 2012 by Don Axford
Wild Horse Canyon is an interesting canyon. It first cuts through the reef, then traverses about a mile between sections of the reef. There is a grand variety of forms from rocky narrows to broad flat sections. In no place … Read the rest
March 21, 2012 by Don Axford
Willis Creek Slot Canyon is a beautiful curved slot canyon with easy access from the road.
The Skutumpah Access road travels through remote country and follows the Pink and White Cliff terraces of the Grand Staircase.
Overall rating … Read the rest
March 20, 2012 by Don Axford
Surprise Canyon Trail is an easy hike into a deep canyon with towering sandstone walls. The canyon ends in a very narrow slot and then is impassible.
For an enjoyable full days outing you can drive a short ways further … Read the rest
March 8, 2012 by Don Axford
Antelope Canyon is the most-visited and most-photographed slot canyon in the American Southwest. It is located on Navajo land near Page, Arizona. Antelope Canyon includes two separate, photogenic slot canyon sections, referred to individually as Upper Antelope Canyon and Lower … Read the rest