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Places:
Arches
Bryce Canyon
Buckskin Gulch
Canyonlands
Coyote Buttes North
Coyote Gulch
Desert Rose
Devil's Garden
Escalante (Page 1)
Escalante (Page 2)
Ivins
Red Cliffs
Snow Canyon (Page 1)
Snow Canyon (Page 2)
Snow Canyon (Page 3)
St. George Sculptures
The Toadstools
The Wave
Tukupetsi Petroglyphs
White Pockets
Zion (Page 1)
Zion (Page 2)
Zion (Page 3)
Zion (Page 4)
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Utah has some of the most dramatic scenery in the USA. Around my home in Ivins, UT there are many interesting
hiking trails through beautiful red sandstone mountains. This page focuses on one such dayhike known as the Scout
Cave Trail. And yes, there really are caves at the end of the Scout Cave Trail. The trail begins just south of
Snow Canyon and shares a trailhead with a hike called Johnson Canyon Trail.
About 1/4 mile after the beginning of this hike, Scout Cave Trail diverges to the south. Total roundtrip trail
length is about five or six miles in and back, though alternative exit points to Snow Canyon Parkway exist.
Larger versions of these photos of the Scout Cave Trail and the Scout Caves can be viewed by using a mouse rollover
or by using the Slideshow below. See all TheWorldinLight has
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Scout Cave Trail #346
The hike begins as a spur off the Johnson Canyon Trail. In this area, black lava boulders
stand in contrast to the surrounding red sandstone cliffs.
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Scout Cave #349
The trail ends at several interesting caves in the red sandstone cliffs. Entrance to most
of the caves is easily accessible. One requires a bit of a climb.
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Scout Cave #0350
Once inside the caves, there is a pleasant view overlookng Ivins, Ut.
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Scout Cave Trail #352
Inside one of the caves there is a tall wall that can be climbed. Be careful!
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Scout Cave #365
The views from the cliffs below the caves is quite nice!
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Scout Cave #367
If you're imaginative, some of the cliffs and boulders take reminiscent shapes...this one for instance,
looked to us like a face.
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Scout Cave #379
Some of the cave mouths have large boulders that have collapsed from the cliff face above.
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Scout Cave #381
The caves are just deep enough that you can feel the cool cave air as you approach.
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Scout Cave #388
From the caves, it's possible to overlook the large lava fields below.
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Scout Cave Trail #336
The hike passes through interesting red rock scenery.
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The Photography of:
Robert D. Stephens
TheWorldinLight Photographic Gallery
TheWorldinLight-at-aol-dot-com
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