I’ve been busy planning out my next big hike (more on that soon), but I’ve also been continuing to add content to the Hayduke Trail Reference. Some of this content has been published as blog posts over the last few months (ie the Upper Paria Guide from last month.) But,… Continue reading
Happy to announce that the Across Utah YouTube Channel eclipsed one half million views this week! I know that’s not really *that* much in the online world where a super-cute cat video can rake in millions per day, but… I’m still proud. Seriously, I bet less than half of those… Continue reading
The Upper Paria doesn’t get as much attention as the Lower Paria a little farther south. The Upper Paria (rhymes w/ “Maria”) is located in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and is a braided river in a much more wide-open canyon than its lower counterpart which is famous for its… Continue reading
This is the second/northern option that I present to Hayduke Hikers looking for an alternate to connect the Burr Trail Switchbacks (HDT Section 6 Start) to Escalante. If you haven’t already, read the pros/cons for skipping this part of official Hayduke and get the detail on the southern option here:… Continue reading
Almost all Hayduke Hikers end up in the town of Escalante for a re-supply (or do an inconvenient cache pre-hike.) Getting to this small town from the route usually means a long and sometimes difficult hitch along the Hole-in-the-Rock Road. However, many great canyons in this region provide possible alternates… Continue reading
Navajo and Reese Canyons are two remote canyons on the Kaiparowits Plateau. Their inclusion in Section 7 of the Hayduke Trail makes the inner portion of a big “W”-looking pattern on the map. At first I thought it might be better just to bypass the seeming circuitous route with its… Continue reading
Another alternate to consider for those hiking the Hayduke Trail — an exciting route through The Maze and Happy Canyon. I don’t expect many to opt for this alternate, but it is actually my preferred route for a trek across Utah. Approximate Mileage Comparison: Official Hayduke: 85.7 miles Happy Maze… Continue reading
If doing the official Hayduke Route through Canyonlands (ie no Outpost Resupply or Salt Creek Alternate), I implore you to consider this alternate through the heart of the Needles. I understand the official route is likely the quickest way through the area and could probably be done fast enough to… Continue reading
Lower Muley Twist is a spectacular canyon in Capitol Reef just south of where the Burr Trail Road cuts through the mid-section of the park. Supposedly the name originates from pioneers claiming the canyon could “twist a mule” with its many meanders. Lower Muley Twist is known for its amazing… Continue reading
It’s somewhat difficult for me to remember a time when I’d set out on a hike with just a text-only guidebook or merely vague directions from an acquaintance. Now, before heading out into even remote locations, it’s possible to scout routes using Google Earth and peruse photos, videos and detailed… Continue reading
 | Chris on Barracks Rock Canyon Petroglyphs |
 | Jamal on Stevens Canyon and the Baker Route |
| Jamal on Stevens Canyon and the Baker Route |
 | Rudi Lambrechtse on Stevens Canyon and the Baker Route |
 | adam on Stevens Canyon and the Baker Route |
