We left this doozy for the end of our stay in Canyonlands. Big Springs Canyon to Wooden Shoe Canyon loop is one of the longer day hikes in the area and we LOVED it. It’s around 7.5 miles and starts from Campground A in the Needles Campground. What I liked about this hike is the …
If you’ve been reading our blog lately you know we spent a couple weeks in Canyonlands National Park. I am behind on posting but here is another fantastic ride we did to experience one of the lesser visited areas. Derek and I rode out a 4X4 road to a dramatic overlook of the Colorado River. …
After two hard activity days we took an easier day and hiked a couple shorter spots in Canyonlands. First we hiked Slickrock Trail, then checked out Pothole Point and Stone Storehouse. If you only have a couple hours in the Needles District, this would be a good option for you. Slickrock Trail is under three …
Elephant Hill Road in Canyonlands is no joke. It’s a high clearance 4X4 dirt/gravel/sand/sheer rock road that goes into the remote backcountry. We decided to mountain bike it so we could get out to the Colorado River/Green River Confluence Overlook. Please don’t attempt to ride this on a gravel bike. You will hate it and …
Canyonlands National Park in Utah is a huge expense divided into four districts. We’re dispersed camping in the Needles District for a couple weeks to ride, hike, and relax. The name “Needles” comes from the colorful spires of Cedar Mesa Sandstone that dominate the area. This park is remote and rugged. There aren’t hotels, restaurants or …