Dayhike

Zebra Slot Canyon - Grand Staircase-Escalante NM, UT

Zebra Slot Canyon - Grand Staircase-Escalante NM, UT

The Zebra Slot Canyon is one of my favorite hikes in the Grand Staircase-Escalante area. The red, smooth, striped walls make for unique photo opportunities.

Willis Creek Canyon - Grand Staircase-Escalante NM, UT

Willis Creek Canyon - Grand Staircase-Escalante NM, UT

Willis Creek Slot Canyon is a a little oasis in the middle of the Escalante desert! The short hike leads you through beautiful section of narrows.

Rainbow Bridge - Rainbow Bridge National Monument, UT

Rainbow Bridge - Rainbow Bridge National Monument, UT

Rainbow Bridge is one of the largest arches accessible by foot or boat. It stands almost 300 feet wide and tall! Getting there by boat makes it a short and easy 1.3 mile hike to see the arch, and I love the 50 mile boat ride up the gorgeous Lake Powell.

Rockefeller Loop - Humboldt Redwoods SP, CA

Rockefeller Loop - Humboldt Redwoods SP, CA

The Rockefeller Loop is one of the best hikes you can do in Humboldt Redwoods - it's easy, short, and gives you everything you could want in a redwood hike - tall trees, an open under story, and both a river and a creek to relax by. The 7,000 acre Rockefeller Forest is also the world's largest contiguous old growth forest of coastal redwoods.

Lower Antelope Canyon - Page, AZ

Lower Antelope Canyon - Page, AZ

The picturesque and world-renown Antelope Canyon is a perfect representation of a stunning American southwest slot canyon.

Horseshoe Bend — Page, AZ

Horseshoe Bend — Page, AZ

Horseshoe Bend never ceases to take my breath away, and no pictures on the internet can compre to what you'll see standing at the ledge

Fire Wave - Valley of Fire SP, NV

Fire Wave - Valley of Fire SP, NV

Valley of Fire State Park pleasantly surprised us with shockingly red colors and interesting rock formation. Initially beginning as a pit stop during our road trip, our hike to the fire wave in Valley of Fire turned out to be one our favorites, and we would definitely return to explore more.

Sunset Trail & Big Laguna Trail Loop - Cleveland NF, CA

Sunset Trail & Big Laguna Trail Loop - Cleveland NF, CA

This easy, short loop is the perfect forest escape from the coastal beaches in San Diego that is also dog friendly!

Wild Willy's Hot Springs — Mammoth Lakes, CA

Wild Willy's Hot Springs — Mammoth Lakes, CA

This natural hot spring in Northern California lets you soak with expansive views of the desert and surrounding mountain range

Devil's Bridge — Sedona, AZ

Devil's Bridge — Sedona, AZ

A top dog-friendly and short hike in Sedona, AZ, Devil's Bridge is a natural stone arch you can walk directly over, making the perfect photo op

Overlook Trail & McWay Falls - Big Sur, CA

Overlook Trail & McWay Falls - Big Sur, CA

McWay Falls at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park is arguably the most iconic views in all of Big Sur, and the viewpoint is free and easily accessible.

Sentinel Dome - Yosemite NP, CA

Sentinel Dome - Yosemite NP, CA

The panoramic view from Sentinel Dome is one of the best in Yosemite. You'll get a bird's eye view of large rock faces and thundering waterfalls all just a short hike from Glacier Point Road. This hike is a great way to enjoy the incredible views without the crowds of Glacier Point.

General Sherman Tree & Moro Rock - Sequoia Kings Canyon, CA

General Sherman Tree & Moro Rock - Sequoia Kings Canyon, CA

If you are only spending a short amount of time in Sequoia & Kings Canyon, these two stops get you big trees and jaw-dropping views.

Mitchell Peak Day Hike — Sequoia and Kings Canyon, CA

Mitchell Peak Day Hike — Sequoia and Kings Canyon, CA

Mitchell peak has one of the best 360 degree views of the Sierras in Sequoia Kings Canyon Park, easily accessible by a short 3 mile day hike

Three Sisters Falls Hike - Cleaveland NF, CA

Three Sisters Falls Hike - Cleaveland NF, CA

Three Sisters is my favorite local hike from San Diego because the hike is challenging but rewarding with its three waterfalls and great swimming holes