The Best Backpacking in Grand County

Corona and Bowtie Arch Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Moab, Utah.

If you're looking to backpack outside of the highly publicized areas of Colorado (aka the Rockies), head out to Western CO for some amazing experiences. Located 4 hours west of Denver along I-70 is the McInnis Canyon National Conservation Area (NCA). Overseen by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM...

Access to this trailhead is a few miles south of the Islands in the Sky Visitor Center in Canyonlands National Park. An easy drive from Moab or Interstate 70. Remember to get permits and check in with the rangers if camping. If just doing a day hike then no permits are needed. REMINDER: There is ...

Upheaval Canyon Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Moab, Utah.

Be advised, the NPS signs and maps that warn of a very difficult hike ahead are not hyperbole, as I thought at first. This hike is a loop around the famous Upheaval Dome on an unmaintained trail that leads you down over 1500 feet into the canyon, close to the Green River, then climbs back up 1500...

Murphy Wash Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Moab, Utah.

Murphy Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Moab, Utah.

The San Rafael Swell, is the home of many adventures! One of those adventures being canyoneering. There are many slot canyons of various skill levels that have been explored and descended. There are many other canyons that still have yet to be explored by man kind. The Swell is large and ungo...

San Rafael River Trail is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Green River, Utah.