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This page is dedicated to photos and information for the Red Reef Trail in the Red Cliffs Recreation Area near
Leeds, Utah. The area is full of beautiful red rock formations, and a beautiful slot canyon. Utah has some of the most dramatic scenery in the USA. A number of the country's most beautiful national parks are there, including Zion, Bryce Canyon, Arches, and Canyonlands, which are scattered across the entire southern width of the state. In addition to these spectacular national parks, Utah has scenic destinations that are separate and distinct from the national parks, but are themselves becoming famous for their natural beauty. These include places like "The Wave", an area becoming increasingly famous for its spectacular sandstone formations. The Wave is one small portion of the larger, beautiful area known as Coyote Buttes. Coyote Buttes is also home to Buckskin Gulch, thought to be the longest slot canyon in the world. Also, near St. George, UT is the beautiful little Snow Canyon State Park. The area surrounding St. George is full of other very nice day hikes. Larger versions of these photos can be viewed by using a mouse rollover or by using the Slideshow below. The following link can be used to add this page to your favorites. |
| Bryce Canyon | Buckskin Gulch | Coyote Buttes | Coyote Gulch | Devil's Garden |
| Snow Canyon | The Toadstools | The Wave | Zion |
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Red Reef Trail #399 The initial portion of the Red Reef Trail in the Red Cliffs Recreation Area is very accessible, requiring an easy walk from the parking lot near the campgrounds. |
Red Reef Trail #400 As one moves further into the Red Reef Trail, there are many small waterfalls. The walking is relatively easy over firm sand and solid sandstone. |
Red Reef Trail #438 The trail moves through a ravine that gradually narrows and deepens with high sandstone cliffs on either side. |
 Red Reef Trail #402 Some portions of the trail move high up the canyon wall providing wonderful views of the river and its waterfalls and cascades. |
Red Reef Trail #407 Other portions of the trail move along the waters edge, sometimes requiring crossing the stream on stepping stones or via an easy ford. |
Red Reef Trail #408 We found the water cold, but not deep, when we were there in early March of 2011. |
Red Reef Trail #409 The steep canyon walls are a beautiful, very saturated reddish-brown. |
Red Reef Trail #412 This section of the trail requires using footholds in the sandstone wall, with the support of a rope anchored above. It's not high above the water and the footholds are deep and solid, so the traverse is fun. |
Red Reef Trail #418 My girlfriend is like a mountain goat - very little stops her and she's a great hiking companion. |
Red Reef Trail #420 The tall canyon walls rising from the edge of the stream makes this a beautiful hike. |
Red Reef #421 As one moves further upstream, the canyon narrows to a slot and the going gets more difficult. |
Red Reef Trail #422 Part of the trail upstream is most easily accomplished by wading the stream. |
Red Reef Trail #423 Red Reef Trail is susceptible to flash floods, so it's best to know the conditions that have existed in the surrounding area to avoid being caught in a dangerous situation. |
Red Reef Trail #425 |
Red Reef Trail #432 Although we didn't travel far enough upstream to require it, we did climb one section of canyon wall and could see below us a section that would require "chimneying" to pass through. |
Red Reef Trail #433 Some of the sections of this canyon are truly stunning. |
Red Reef Trail #442 We found the Red Reef Trail to be one of our favorite dayhikes within striking distance of our home in Ivins, UT. |
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