Hiking in Utah is a popular activity, and really, it’s no wonder why. We have some of the best scenery in the country, and most trails in Utah are accessible year-round. There are tons of beginner hikes here that are great for families or novice hikers. But what about once you’ve graduated past easy walking trails and want something a little more challenging? Don’t fear, there are plenty of more challenging hikes in Utah to check out!
One of our very favorites is the Maze Overlook Trail in the Canyonlands.
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Canyonlands National Park is one of the most breathtaking areas in the country. The colorful rocks, rivers, and endless sky at the park combine to make it look like something out of a movie.
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The park is divided into three sections: the Island in the Sky, the Needles, and the Maze. Of these sections, the Maze is the most difficult to access.
Nikki Hamre/Alltrails The Island in the Sky is a beautiful mesa with lots of great overlooks. The Needles feature many well-preserved Native American carvings into the rock faces. The Maze is exactly what it sounds like: a natural maze made of rocks.
Outside Magazine named The Maze as one of the 20 most dangerous hikes in the entire world.
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The eight-mile trail is not for the faint of heart.
Mike Renlund/Flickr This area is prone to flash floods and rockfalls.
Park rangers emphasize to visitors how dangerous the area is. Since it’s so hard to reach, it doesn’t attract beginner hikers and there have never been any fatalities on the trail.
Marlene King/Alltrails Sixteen people have fallen to their deaths in other areas of the Canyonlands Park, however.
This is an absolutely stunning place, but it’s also a dangerous one!
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Have you been to Canyonlands National Park? We’d love to hear your experiences in the comments!
Hiking in Utah is a popular activity, and really, it’s no wonder why. We have some of the best scenery in the country, and most trails in Utah are accessible year-round. There are tons of beginner hikes here that are great for families or novice hikers. But what about once you’ve graduated past easy walking trails and want something a little more challenging? Don’t fear, there are plenty of more challenging hikes in Utah to check out!
Marlene King/Alltrails
Tjflex2/Flickr
Nikki Hamre/Alltrails
The Island in the Sky is a beautiful mesa with lots of great overlooks. The Needles feature many well-preserved Native American carvings into the rock faces. The Maze is exactly what it sounds like: a natural maze made of rocks.
Tyler Lewis/Alltrails
Mike Renlund/Flickr
This area is prone to flash floods and rockfalls.
Sixteen people have fallen to their deaths in other areas of the Canyonlands Park, however.
For more information about Canyonlands National Park, check out Alltrails or the park’s website. If you’re a thrill-seeker in search of more challenging hikes in Utah, this trail is sure to leave your palms sweating.
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Address: Canyonlands National Park, Utah 84532, USA
