Trails worth
the drive.

Chain-assisted ridgeline climb to the most famous summit in Zion. Permit required.

Rocky backcountry route linking the desert floor to Joshua Tree.

Legendary Jeep route with the Road of No Return and Chicken Point finish.

Short, steep scramble to the most iconic view in Sedona. Go at golden hour.

Open slickrock climb to Utah's signature arch. Sunrise beats the crowds.

The largest natural sandstone arch in the area — and the photo everyone comes for.

Sandy wash through Split Mountain in Anza-Borrego with geology you won't believe.

Red spires and a canyon rim finish above the Colorado River.

Ride the old railway bridges with open ocean on both sides.

Technical slickrock singletrack with canyon-edge views. A classic for a reason.

Fins, bowls and Hell's Gate. The classic Moab side-by-side and Jeep run.

Exposed ledge riding with drop-offs and unreal views. Not for beginners.

Shaded palm oasis walk along a desert creek.

Flatwater crossing to a historic island with mangrove tunnels on the way.

The best view in the park without the Angels Landing crowds.

Deep sand 4x4 approach to a stunning red slot canyon near Kanab.

Red dunes and slickrock bowls near Hurricane — side-by-side and Jeep paradise.

Rugged forest road with red rock overlooks, creek crossings and Mogollon Rim views.

Dramatic switchbacks down into Canyonlands with cliff-edge views above the Colorado.

The trail that made Moab famous. Petrified dunes and relentless climbs.

Wade the Virgin River between thousand-foot canyon walls. Rent gear in Springdale.