Hikers on the trails of Zion’s East Rim enjoy relative solitude compared to the congestion of the most popular day hikes within the main…
Considered the “most dangerous hike in the United States,” the climb to the peak of Angels Landing attracts thrill seekers and adrenaline junkies from…
Zion’s West Rim Trail passes by some of the National Park’s most iconic sights – including the famous Angels Landing and Walter’s Wiggles -…
The most anticipated leg of our itinerary included a coveted night on the ridge-line of the West Rim Trail. The top-down approach of the…
Our itinerary for the Zion Traverse had a lengthy second day – 14 miles from our campsite along La Verkin Creek to a dispersed…
The La Verkin Creek Trail is the most prominent trail in the Kolob Canyon area of Zion National Park, starting from the Lee Pass…
The Halemau’u Trail descends via a series of narrow, stone switchbacks down to the volcanic valley of Haleakalā National Park. At 3.7 miles (6…
The Halemau’u Trail traverses the northern side of the Haleakalā crafter rift zone, connecting trailheads along the Western rim of the crater to backcountry…
Our backpacking itinerary allowed for two nights of camping at Palikū campground. The first day we had hiked in from the summit of Haleakalā…