The Desert Rat Outdoor Store - Hiking in Southern Utah

The Wave

This area is known for its beautifully, gruesomely twisted and sculpted sandstone offering truly unique visual experiences. Bring the best camera you have because the photogenic opportunities abound.

This is a path few travel due to the difficulty of the trail, the technical climbing section and the short season it can be hiked. The trail begins at Gifford Canyon and heads up the slickrock into Hepworth Wash.

Mountain of the Sun

This a wonderful hike with a steep slickrock approach to a high mountain peak overlooking some of the most beautiful scenery in Zion National Park. This hike involves a lot of up and down and some 4th class scrambling.

The Other Side

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