Best Hikes in Southern Utah, Utah

Southern Utah is where the landscape goes full-on surreal. Red rock canyons, towering hoodoos, and endless desert vistas — it's unlike anywhere else in the country. We've hiked everything from casual canyon walks to technical slot canyons, and every trail delivers. Browse all Utah hiking trails.

Best Easy Hikes in Southern Utah

Easy

Canyon Overlook Trail

★★★★☆ 4.7

1 mi   45 min   163 ft

Great for beginners and families

Short, sweet, and absolutely stunning. One mile round trip to a viewpoint overlooking Pine Creek Canyon and the switchbacks of the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway. Possibly the best view-per-step ratio in all of Zion. Easy enough for almost anyone.

Easy

Inspiration Point Trail

★★★★☆ 4.7

1.3 mi   45 min   200 ft

Great for beginners and families

Short but rewarding out-and-back to one of the best overlooks in Bryce Canyon. Three tiers of viewpoints looking straight into the hoodoo amphitheater. Easy enough for almost anyone and the views rival trails ten times its length.

Best Hikes with Views in Southern Utah

Expert

Angels Landing

★★★★☆ 4.9

5.4 mi   5 hours   1.5k ft

Expert / technical hikers only

The most famous and most terrifying trail in Zion. Chain-assisted scramble along a knife-edge ridge with 1,500-foot drops on both sides. The views are unmatched but this trail is not for everyone. If you have any fear of heights or are unsure of your balance, turn around at Scout Lookout.

Easy

Canyon Overlook Trail

★★★★☆ 4.7

1 mi   45 min   163 ft

Great for beginners and families

Short, sweet, and absolutely stunning. One mile round trip to a viewpoint overlooking Pine Creek Canyon and the switchbacks of the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway. Possibly the best view-per-step ratio in all of Zion. Easy enough for almost anyone.

Challenging

Fairyland Loop Trail

★★★★☆ 4.8

8 mi   5 hours   1.7k ft

For experienced hikers

The longest and quietest loop in Bryce Canyon at 8 miles. Takes you through hoodoo valleys most visitors never see. Tower Bridge is the highlight - a massive natural arch formation. Fewer crowds, more adventure, and some of the park's most dramatic scenery.

Easy

Inspiration Point Trail

★★★★☆ 4.7

1.3 mi   45 min   200 ft

Great for beginners and families

Short but rewarding out-and-back to one of the best overlooks in Bryce Canyon. Three tiers of viewpoints looking straight into the hoodoo amphitheater. Easy enough for almost anyone and the views rival trails ten times its length.

Challenging

Navajo Loop Trail

★★★★☆ 4.8

3 mi   3 hours   1.5k ft

For experienced hikers

Descends into Bryce Canyon with incredible hoodoo rock formations. You get right up close to Wall Street and Thor's Hammer. It's unlike anything else - the terrain and views are really something special.

Challenging

Peekaboo Loop Trail

★★★★☆ 4.9

5.5 mi   4 hours   1.6k ft

For experienced hikers

Arguably the best trail in Bryce Canyon. A 5.5-mile loop that drops you deep into the hoodoo amphitheater with constant jaw-dropping views. Tough climb out but every step is worth it. Less crowded than Navajo Loop and the scenery is even better.

Hardest Hikes in Southern Utah

Expert

Angels Landing

★★★★☆ 4.9

5.4 mi   5 hours   1.5k ft

Expert / technical hikers only

The most famous and most terrifying trail in Zion. Chain-assisted scramble along a knife-edge ridge with 1,500-foot drops on both sides. The views are unmatched but this trail is not for everyone. If you have any fear of heights or are unsure of your balance, turn around at Scout Lookout.

Challenging

Fairyland Loop Trail

★★★★☆ 4.8

8 mi   5 hours   1.7k ft

For experienced hikers

The longest and quietest loop in Bryce Canyon at 8 miles. Takes you through hoodoo valleys most visitors never see. Tower Bridge is the highlight - a massive natural arch formation. Fewer crowds, more adventure, and some of the park's most dramatic scenery.

Challenging

Navajo Loop Trail

★★★★☆ 4.8

3 mi   3 hours   1.5k ft

For experienced hikers

Descends into Bryce Canyon with incredible hoodoo rock formations. You get right up close to Wall Street and Thor's Hammer. It's unlike anything else - the terrain and views are really something special.

Challenging

Peekaboo Loop Trail

★★★★☆ 4.9

5.5 mi   4 hours   1.6k ft

For experienced hikers

Arguably the best trail in Bryce Canyon. A 5.5-mile loop that drops you deep into the hoodoo amphitheater with constant jaw-dropping views. Tough climb out but every step is worth it. Less crowded than Navajo Loop and the scenery is even better.

Challenging

The Narrows

★★★★☆ 4.8

9.4 mi   8 hours   334 ft

For experienced hikers

Hiking through the Virgin River in a 1,000-foot deep slot canyon. One of the most unique hiking experiences in America. You're literally walking in the river for miles. Stunning but physically demanding - be honest with yourself about your fitness level before committing.

All Trails in Southern Utah

Expert

Angels Landing

★★★★☆ 4.9

5.4 mi   5 hours   1.5k ft

Expert / technical hikers only

The most famous and most terrifying trail in Zion. Chain-assisted scramble along a knife-edge ridge with 1,500-foot drops on both sides. The views are unmatched but this trail is not for everyone. If you have any fear of heights or are unsure of your balance, turn around at Scout Lookout.

Easy

Canyon Overlook Trail

★★★★☆ 4.7

1 mi   45 min   163 ft

Great for beginners and families

Short, sweet, and absolutely stunning. One mile round trip to a viewpoint overlooking Pine Creek Canyon and the switchbacks of the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway. Possibly the best view-per-step ratio in all of Zion. Easy enough for almost anyone.

Challenging

Fairyland Loop Trail

★★★★☆ 4.8

8 mi   5 hours   1.7k ft

For experienced hikers

The longest and quietest loop in Bryce Canyon at 8 miles. Takes you through hoodoo valleys most visitors never see. Tower Bridge is the highlight - a massive natural arch formation. Fewer crowds, more adventure, and some of the park's most dramatic scenery.

Easy

Inspiration Point Trail

★★★★☆ 4.7

1.3 mi   45 min   200 ft

Great for beginners and families

Short but rewarding out-and-back to one of the best overlooks in Bryce Canyon. Three tiers of viewpoints looking straight into the hoodoo amphitheater. Easy enough for almost anyone and the views rival trails ten times its length.

Challenging

Navajo Loop Trail

★★★★☆ 4.8

3 mi   3 hours   1.5k ft

For experienced hikers

Descends into Bryce Canyon with incredible hoodoo rock formations. You get right up close to Wall Street and Thor's Hammer. It's unlike anything else - the terrain and views are really something special.

Challenging

Peekaboo Loop Trail

★★★★☆ 4.9

5.5 mi   4 hours   1.6k ft

For experienced hikers

Arguably the best trail in Bryce Canyon. A 5.5-mile loop that drops you deep into the hoodoo amphitheater with constant jaw-dropping views. Tough climb out but every step is worth it. Less crowded than Navajo Loop and the scenery is even better.

Challenging

The Narrows

★★★★☆ 4.8

9.4 mi   8 hours   334 ft

For experienced hikers

Hiking through the Virgin River in a 1,000-foot deep slot canyon. One of the most unique hiking experiences in America. You're literally walking in the river for miles. Stunning but physically demanding - be honest with yourself about your fitness level before committing.