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Fiery Furnace is a beautiful unmapped maze in Arches National Park. Although much of the park is very groomed and set up for non-experienced hikers, Fiery Furnace is perfect for the navigational-savvy hiker.
Canyonlands National Park is one of Utah's Mighty 5 National Parks. Nestled next to Arches National Park and the quirky town of Moab, Canyonlands is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. But like it's neighbor Arches National Park, it is prone to tourist traps as well. Keep reading my guide below to balance out your day in Canyonlands between must-see but crowded activities and more serene escapes.
Mount Hale is easily accessed from Zealand Road in the summer, making for an easy 4.6 mile hike. Unfortunately Zealand Road was still closed as of April 28, so we had to summit from the other side using an unofficial trail called Fire Warden's Trail.
Trail Distance: 9.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 2580'
Terrain Rating: Easy Side of Moderate
Hike In: 10:40AM
Hike Out: 4:03PM
Trail Distance: 8 miles
Elevation Gain: 2650'
Terrain Rating: Easy Side of Moderate
Hike In: 11AM
Hike Out: 4:05PM
Trail Distance: 6.8 miles
Elevation Gain: ~4100'
Terrain Rating: Easy Side of Moderate (4WD track but very steep)
Hike In: 9:24AM
Hike Out: 12:50PM
Trail Distance: 10.5 miles one way (21 miles total)
Elevation Gain: ~1400'
Terrain Rating: Moderate to Above Moderate if raining because of flooding
Abel Tasman National Park is one of New Zealand's must-see destinations and one of the Great Walks. I highly recommend coming here, even if you are from a coastal location! I've been to the beach a lot in the past year (LA, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, etc.) and Abel Tasman was still a highlight, despite the sandflies (I'm at 26 very itchy bites and counting!).
Trail Distance: 12 miles
Elevation Gain: 3600'
Terrain Rating: Moderate in good weather to Above Moderate in poor weather (loose rock, wooden bridges and stairs, very well-marked trail)
Hike In: 5:20AM
Hike Out: 11:44AM
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