Getting Oriented in Utah
Three Falls Trail, Hurricane, Utah
We have enjoyed spending the past 7 winters in Arizona. But we have had enough staying in the same RV parks for the past 11 months and we were itchy to move on. We had reservations at the Wild Willow RV Park in Hurricane and were looking forward to something new.
We didn't mind the new snow as we headed out on our first hike a mile from the campground. The Three Falls Trail in Gould's Wash was dry but snowy without much sunshine.
The view from above the first fall was beautiful but the decent from there was icy and we turned around to climb down from where we had just been.
Johnson Canyon Trail, St George, Utah
After only a mile, we regrouped and headed to St. George to check out the trails. The Johnson Canyon Trail is just before the ranger's station of Snow Canyon State Park.
Johnson Canyon Trail is a short 1.8 mile hike at the mouth of Snow Canyon State Park. It boasts a natural spring, black lava flows, red-rock walls, cottonwood and willow glades, and an impressive arch near the end. There are only minor up-and-downs on this route between the road and the 200 foot
span Johnson Arch.
It was a good introduction to this surprisingly amazing area.
Brian Head Ski Resort
We brought our skis along since Brian Head Ski area is a 90 mile drive from Hurricane and boasts some impressive snowfall when they get it.
Utah’s highest base elevation. Covering over 650 acres, this Utah ski resort has two connected mountains, Giant Steps, and Navajo, offering 71 runs and 8 chair lifts.
The snow was falling and the light was flat but we had the mountain to ourselves most of the time.
We had to take the magic carpet lift to get back to the mountain where we started or pull ourselves up hill. The fog also rolled in.
We were happy to once again be exploring new places.
