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Hiking in Southern Utah: find your next outing

One outing. Just the right one.

Compare the 17 hiking trails in Southern Utah by duration, level and access.

By François Dumaine · updated October 14, 2026

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Hiking in Southern Utah

Our favourites in Southern Utah

Three ways to get out there.

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Hiking trails in Southern Utah

17 trails: our 3 favourites above, then 6 more

Mount Peale

  • 2 hr 15 min walk
  • 5.0 km
  • Dogs: to be confirmed

Silver Reef

  • 5 hr 30 min walk
  • 12.9 km
  • Dogs: to be confirmed

Boulder Top

  • 2 hr 15 min walk
  • 5.0 km
  • Dogs: to be confirmed

Before you go

Access & booking

Fees and access conditions are on each trail page.

See the trails

Season & conditions

Trails can close or change with the season: thaw, snow, maintenance. Each trail page links to the site manager, who publishes closures.

Our practical tips

With your dog

Allowed on 1 of our 17 trails, not allowed on 6, to be confirmed for 10 more.

Our practical tips

Counts based on our 17 trails in Southern Utah; details and sources are on each trail page.

Frequently asked questions

How many hiking trails are there in Southern Utah?

We list 17: 1 easy, 3 moderate, 4 hard and 9 without a listed level.

Which hike should I start with in Southern Utah?

Among the 1 easy trails, start with Harris Wash (3.4 km, 1 hr 1 min). Each trail page gives the duration, the level and the access conditions.

Where can I walk with my dog in Southern Utah?

Dogs are allowed on 1 of our 17 trails, including Lake Powell. They are not allowed on 6: Angels Landing Trail, Emerald Pools Trail and Hidden Canyon Trail. For 10 more, the information is not confirmed: check the site's rules.

How do I check conditions before I go?

Each trail page links to the site manager's website (park, municipality, reserve), which publishes closures and rules. During the thaw and after heavy rain, some trails may be closed.

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