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Find the 8 best backpacking hikes in Utah for beginner and experts, plus more throughout northeastern, northern and southern Utah.
Cross Country Skiing
Cross-country skiing Utah is awesome! Find popular Nordic trailheads in the north, high altitude serenity in central Utah and miles of regularly groomed trails in the south.
There are many good reasons why Utah is world famous for its bike riding, both cycling and mountain. View maps and information, trails, resources and recommendations.
Utah has more than 1,000 fishable lakes and numerous fishing streams.
OHV And Off-Road
Four wheel your way through Utah's scenic landscapes on your off-roading vehicle. Find trails, riding rules and registration requirements.
Rock Climbing and Bouldering
Find the best rock climbing and bouldering areas in Utah and learn about climbing and backcountry exploration ethics in our beautiful state.
Utah offers many stellar stargazing opportunities in its state parks, national parks and national monuments. Find a certified dark sky viewing location in Utah.
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Overnight Activities
Utah is the thirteenth-largest state by area and covered in more than 300 public campgrounds, as well as dispersed camping areas.
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Backpacking
There is no more varied place in the world than Utah to backpack. Backpacking in Utah can take you through alpine forests, red rock lands, jagged peaks or lush waterways — all featuring immense solitude.
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Support Utah's Search and Rescue Teams
Venturing into Utah's backcountry is never without risk. When you purchase a Utah Search and Rescue Assistance (USARA) card, you can help cover the costs incurred by local rescue teams when you need their help.
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Away from it All
Many stop by Cedar Breaks National Monument to peer into its colorful amphitheater. Separate yourself from the crowd by arriving early and racing the sunrise to the Ramparts. Later, drop deep into the backcountry of Bryce Canyon’s spire-filled basin, where few tourists ever venture — an amphitheater of peace. Then, at night, admire the stars in the pristine darkness of Bryce Canyon’s 9,000-foot elevation.
Camping & Backpacking, Hiking, Solitude, Stargazing
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Cycling Utah with TJ Eisenhart
Follow Tour of Utah pro-cyclist TJ Eisenhart through three days of challenging, scenic and diverse riding. The range behind Utah Valley is also home to Timpangos Cave National Monument, Sundance Mountain Resort, incredible mountain biking and one of the finest road cycling canyons in Utah.
Adventure, Cycling, Mountain Biking
Denver to Moab: A High-Octane Weekend Road Trip
Start planning your road trip from Denver to Moab with three days of mountain biking, hiking, skydiving, rafting and experiencing the best of Moab.
Adventure, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Scenic Drives/Road Trips, Watersports and Rafting
Higher Octane
Ready for the most adrenaline-inducing, heart-hammering adventures Southern Utah has to offer? Whether you’re into bombing single track, charging Class V rapids, tackling hidden trails or jumping out of planes — we've got nine days of thrills for you to cross off your bucket list.
Camping & Backpacking, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Native American, Watersports and Rafting
Red Rock & Dark Skies: Stargazing the National Parks
This road trip through southwest Utah takes you to four of Utah’s best places to see the Milky Way — Capitol Reef National Park, Kodachrome Basin State Park, Bryce Canyon National Park and Cedar Breaks National Monument.
Adventure, Scenic Drives/Road Trips, Solitude, Stargazing
Slickrock Adventure
Discover how close Salt Lake City is to Arches and Canyonlands national parks in this three-day weekend filled with adventure options.
Adventure, Cycling, Hiking, Mountain Biking
Recreate Responsibly
Learn More About Forever Mighty Leave No Trace
Well-prepared travel is responsible travel.
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This road trip through southwest Utah takes you to four of Utah’s best places to see the Milky Way — Capitol Reef National Park, Kodachrome Basin State Park, Bryce Canyon National Park and Cedar Breaks National Monument. Adventure, Scenic Drives/Road Trips, Solitude, Stargazing. See Itinerary. 3 Days.