10 great national parks hikes in Utah

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Capitol Reef National Park: Cassidy Arch Trail

Here’s a trail without much elevation gain and a view of park landmarks Grand Wash, Cassidy Arch and the Frying Pan.

Round trip 3.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 580 feet

Difficult: Moderate

Bryce Canyon National Park: Hat Shop

This hike gives you great views of the national park on the way to the odd-looking balanced rocks take their name from the spires of red rock with wide, white tops.

Round trip: 3.7 miles

Elevation gain: 407 feet

Difficulty: Moderate

Arches National Park: Fiery Furnace

This hike requires permits. There are no designated trails and your GPS will not work inside the slot canyons. But the Fiery Furnace has a plethora of red rock fins, towers, spires and even a few arches. And Fiery Furnace is great for exploring in narrow canyons and up and down boulders and rock walls.

Capitol Reef National Park: Grand Wash

This is an easy, family-friendly, picturesque hike. There are beautiful red, white and yellow cliffs that tower over the wash.

Round trip: 4 miles

Elevation Gain: 152

Difficulty: Easy

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