Guide to Southern Utah's Hole-in-the-Rock Trail
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backcountry navigation
backcountry safety notes
backroad travel guide
Bluff-area history
canyon country exploration
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cultural heritage tourism
desert hiking opportunities
desert plateau geography
desert travel inspiration
dramatic desert vistas
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expedition hardships
forthcoming
frontier-era challenges
geological wonders of the Southwest
high-desert travel routes
historic overland journey
historic path mapping
historic travel landmarks
historic wagon routes
Latter-day Saints heritage sites
local flora and fauna notes
Mormon pioneer lore
mountain and canyon crossings
nineteenth-century frontier travel
off-the-grid driving routes
outdoor recreation guide
pioneer migration
pioneer trek narrative
pioneer-era endurance
plateau ecosystems
plateau-to-canyon transitions
red rock landscapes
regional natural history highlights
remote canyon basins
remote scenic overlooks
remote trail adventures
remote travel planning
river-carved canyons
rugged backcountry paths
rugged terrain overview
sacred sites of early settlers
San Juan region context
sandstone cliffs and mesas
sandstone labyrinths
scenic byway insights
Southwest exploration culture
trail history enthusiasts
trail navigation tips
Utah exploration resource
Utah public lands guidebook
Utah settler history
wagon trail legacy
western Americana themes
western settlement stories
wilderness corridor insights
wilderness expedition route
Product details
- ISBN 9781647692834
- Dimensions: 152 x 229mm
- Publication Date: 29 May 2026
- Publisher: University of Utah Press,U.S.
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Paperback
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In 1879, 230 settlers in southwestern Utah heeded the call from leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to pull up stakes and move to the distant San Juan country of southeastern Utah. Their year-long journey became one of the most extraordinary wagon trips ever undertaken in North America, their trail one of peril, difficulty, and spectacular vistas. Beginning in Cedar City, Utah, this trail crosses today’s Dixie National Forest, skirts Bryce Canyon National Park, bisects the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, crosses the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, and comes close to Natural Bridges National Monument on its way to Bluff, Utah.
Though the trail that these devoted pioneers broke across raw frontier was used for several years afterward, no highway was built over most of the route because it was deemed too rugged for modern vehicles. In addition to the historical value of the story of these pioneers, this guide includes road logs, maps, and hiking trails along the historic trail. It also points out fascinating natural history along the way, making A Guide to Southern Utah’s Hole-in-the-Rock Trail a significant reference for a variety of readers.
In 1879, 230 settlers in southwestern Utah heeded the call from leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to pull up stakes and move to the distant San Juan country of southeastern Utah. Their year-long journey became one of the most extraordinary wagon trips ever undertaken in North America, their trail one of peril, difficulty, and spectacular vistas. Beginning in Cedar City, Utah, this trail crosses today’s Dixie National Forest, skirts Bryce Canyon National Park, bisects the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, crosses the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, and comes close to Natural Bridges National Monument on its way to Bluff, Utah.
Though the trail that these devoted pioneers broke across raw frontier was used for several years afterward, no highway was built over most of the route because it was deemed too rugged for modern vehicles. In addition to the historical value of the story of these pioneers, this guide includes road logs, maps, and hiking trails along the historic trail. It also points out fascinating natural history along the way, making A Guide to Southern Utah’s Hole-in-the-Rock Trail a significant reference for a variety of readers.
