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Utah
3.3 mi
Distance
895 ft
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Shay Mesa
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Shay Mesa offers a scenic high-desert hike with nearly 900 feet of elevation gain across just over 3 miles, making it an accessible option for those seeking expansive views without excessive distance. The trail traverses the mesa terrain characteristic of Utah's plateau country, likely featuring open vistas and desert vegetation. This relatively short but moderately steep route rewards hikers with excellent panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
Canyonlands' Cave Spring Trail
~27 min drive
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Peekaboo Trail
~29 min drive
<p>This trail crosses both Wooden Shoe and Lost Canyons on its way to Salt Creek Canyon, passing along high slickrock benches with spectacular views.</p> <ul role="list"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="5" data-aria-posinset="3" data-font="Courier New" data-leveltext="o…
Wooden Shoe Canyon to Lost Canyon Loop Trail
~29 min drive
<p paraeid="{156383aa-4d02-43bf-bbf7-157c741fb3f7}{101}" paraid="216926381">This loop hike is a bit more challenging, with one ladder and some difficult sections of climbing between the two canyons.</p> <ul role="list"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="5" data-aria-posin…
Big Spring Canyon to Elephant Canyon Loop Trail
~29 min drive
<p>This loop features extended hiking on slickrock benches and mesa tops overlooking canyons. Excellent views of sheer cliff walls and other rock formations.</p> <ul role="list"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="5" data-aria-posinset="1" data-font="Courier New" data-le…
N Cottonwood Rim Se Ext
~0 min drive
Easy 1.1-mile rim trail with 240 ft elevation gain near Cottonwood Rim.
Hop Creek
~5 min drive
Moderate 9.84-mile creek-side hike with 2,459 ft elevation gain.
Boundary Butte Vista
~11 min drive
Short, steep trail with excellent vista views near Boundary Butte.
Lower Indian Creek Cuttoff
~11 min drive
Easy 1.33-mile cutoff trail through Indian Creek area.
Allen Canyon East Slope
~11 min drive
Scenic 3.5-mile canyon ascent with 742 ft elevation gain.
Lower Indian Creek Overlook Lp
~12 min drive
Scenic 4.5-mile loop with canyon overlook views and moderate elevation gain.
