45 trails · 344 trail miles · Best season: March – May, September – November
Utah's "Mighty Five" national parks make it arguably America's best hiking state. Red rock slot canyons, towering hoodoos, natural arches, and alpine Wasatch peaks provide endless variety.
Best Season
March – May, September – November
Terrain
Red rock canyons, slickrock, alpine mountains, arches
Top Trail: Observation Point Trail
Utah has 45 hiking trails covering 344 trail miles across 1 national parks and 44 state parks.
The best hiking season in Utah is March – May, September – November. The terrain includes red rock canyons, slickrock, alpine mountains, arches.
The top hiking destinations in Utah include Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Capitol Reef National Park.
Notable long-distance and iconic trails in Utah include Hayduke Trail (800 mi), Angels Landing, The Narrows (Zion), Delicate Arch Trail.
The highest-rated trail in Utah is Observation Point Trail. The average trail difficulty across the state is Moderate.