The Salt Lake Tribune

For a hike and a swim, explore the towering red rock, waterfall and pools at Utah’s Red Reef Trail

The Red Reef Trail is a glorious (and popular) canyon hike in the Red Cliffs Recreation Area north of Harrisburg, which is part of the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve. There was no parking available at the ...
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Hike of the week: Red Reef Trail offers a slice of paradise in southern Utah

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16 stunning Utah hikes that are proof the state’s best views aren’t all in national parks

I love southern Utah – it’s probably my favorite spot in the entire United States. The desert landscapes, crazy rock formations, red-orange rocks, slot canyons, and adventurous trails just make my ...
The Salt Lake Tribune

In Utah's Red Cliffs, desert beauty moves at a tortoise’s pace

Exploring Utah • The 62,000-acre Red Cliffs Desert Reserve north of St. George protects rare desert tortoises and much more. St. George • Not far from the throngs of tourists in Zion National Park, ...