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Red Reef Trail-Red Cliff’s National Conservation
Red Reef Trail-Red Cliff’s National Conservation Many people are heading to southern Utah to visit the big 5. Five national parks that brings millions of visitors to the area. And they all drive by Red Cliffs National Conservation Area without even noticing it. It’s an amazing canyon hike without the crowds if you want to avoid those Zion enthusiast and get that iconic canyon picture without the crowds. Distance: 2.2 In and out Dog Friendly: Yes, On Leash Only Address: 345 E Riverside Dr, St. George, UT 84790 Hours: Open 24 hours Phone: (435) 688-3200 Square Miles: 69.88 mi² Management: Bureau of Land Management Established: 2009 Coordinates: 37.156, -113.554 Biking: NO Horses: NO Entrance Fee: $5.00 A day $15.00 Camping…
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Matthiessen State Park, Illinois
Matthiessen State Park, Illinois This place is amazing. I went in February while everything was frozen and in black and white tones. It was magic. The Dells Canyon and Bluff is one of the 5 Miles of trails in the whole of Matthiessen State Park, it’s a small gorge in Illinois with two waterfalls. The Dells trial itself is only about 2 miles in total but it makes a figure eight so you don’t have to hike it all in one go. Dells Canyon and Bluff Distance: 2 Miles Pets: Yes, on leash. The lower falls in summer can create a corkscrew cascade and I’m told it’s amazing. I wasn’t…
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McConkie Ranch Petroglyphs
Hiking McConkie Ranch Petroglyphs Visiting Vernal Utah is a unique experience and one of the best day trips in the area is hiking the McConkie Ranch Petroglyphs. They’re a fabulous representation of the Fremont People’s petroglyphs and has 200 feet of ancient native American art. It is owned and maintain by the family who owns the land so be respectful of the properties around the trail. They don’t have to allow people to visit and if people are destructive they will close it down to the public. For now, it’s open. Address: 6228 McConkie Rd, Vernal, UT 84078Trail Distance: .8 MilesDog Friendly: Yes, on leash Directions Take a screen shot of…
