50 Best Short Hikes in Utah's National Parks by Greg Witt

50 Best Short Hikes in Utah's National Parks by Greg Witt

Get the guide to 50 of the best short hikes in Utah's five national parks.

Dramatic arches, natural bridges, soaring cliffs, balancing rocks, mysterious hoodoos, and slot canyons--Utah is famous for the unparalleled beauty of its five national parks. There's so much to take in, and you want to see the best of it all. Make the most of every minute with 50 hikes recommended by adventure guide Greg Witt.

Whether you have several days of exploring to do or just an afternoon, this guide has you covered. The hikes are divided by park: Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and Zion. Each entry includes a map and route description, as well as important details like distance, elevation range, facilities, and GPS coordinates. Plus, beautiful full-color photographs supplement the easy-to-read text.

Inside You'll Find

• 50 carefully selected hikes, from 1 to 8 miles
• Recommendations for top hikes by categories, such as best views and best for small children
• 50 detailed trail maps and 6 overview maps
• Fascinating insights on plants, animals, and geology

The best way to experience Utah's national parks is on foot, so get ready to be amazed! Every hike is an adventure that's waiting for you to enjoy.

Greg Witt's travels have taken him to every continent except Antarctica. He's conducted mountaineering excursions in the Alps and Andes, as well as paddling wild rivers throughout the Americas. He's led archaeological expeditions across the dry Arabian Peninsula and dropped teams of adventurers into golden slot canyons. He's also trudged through deep forests in Africa, Central America, and Asia. His love of adventure has always been centered on sharing his adventures with others. Greg had an early career in human resources management after earning degrees from the University of California and Brigham Young University; however, he likes high adventure to high-rise, so he switched his wingtips for hiking boots decades ago and has never looked back.

Greg walks more miles than he drives some weeks, which means he wears out his boots faster than his tires. He's walked across the Grand Canyon more than a dozen times, climbed Colorado's three highest peaks in three days, and treks more than 700 miles and accumulates about 100,000 vertical feet of elevation each summer as a guide in the Alps--the equivalent of climbing Everest nine times. He now takes readers on some of the world's most beautiful walks and thrilling outdoor excursions. He arrives prepared to talk about the geology, history, archaeology, weather patterns, culture, and flora and fauna of the fascinating places he enjoys visiting.

60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Salt Lake City and 50 Greatest Short Hikes in Utah's National Parks are two of his other books. Greg's investigation and exploration are still revealing new information. If you decide to accompany him, you can expect a fantastic adventure full of surprises.