Blue Lake is fed by a geothermal pool making the water a balmy 72-85. It’s popular with scuba divers, snorkelers, and swimmers alike.
Hikes That Are Relaxing and Serene
Lucin Ghost Town, Wendover, Ut
Lucin Ghost Town can still be explored today. It is also home to a desert oasis once used to fill steam engines as they passed through.
Lower Pine Creek Waterfall Trail, Zion Canyon National Park, Ut
Difficulty: Easy to Hard
Length: 0.6-0.8 mi
Elevation Gain: 20-60 ft
Lower Pine Creek Waterfall Trail is a fun, short hike between the canyon walls to a pretty waterfall with a little bouldering.
Sand Bench Trail, Zion Canyon National Park, Ut
Difficulty: Hard
Length: 7.6 mi
Elevation Gain: 466 ft
Sand Bench Trail is a less travelled trail offering some of the best views of the west side of Zion National Park.
Grand Parade Trail, Kodachrome Basin State Park, Ut
Difficulty: Easy
Length: 2.6 mi
Elevation Gain: 220 ft
Grand Parade Trail runs a loop along the Kodachrome Basin floor that you can hike, bike, or horseback ride your way around.
Lake View Trail, East Canyon State Park, Ut
Difficulty: Easy
Length: 1.6+ miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft
Lake View Trail in East Canyon State Park takes you on an easy hike offering opportunities to fish, bird, and relax while enjoying views of the park.