Best backpacking trips in Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico

Introduction

Trail etiquette, wilderness ethics, and safety

Using this guide

Part 1. UTAH. Highline Trail

Under-the-rim Trail

Zion Park Traverse

Coyote Gulch and the Escalante River country

Salt Creek Canyon and Chesler Park Traverse

Grand Gulch and Bullet Canyon Traverse

Part 2. UTAH and ARIZONA. Buckskin Gulch and Paria River Canyon

Part 3. ARIZONA. North Rim to South Rim : North Kaibab and Bright Angel Trails

Tonto Traol : Grandview to Hermits Rest

Part 4. NEW MEXICO. Pecos Skyline Trail

Gina River Canyons loop

Best trips by season.