The Salt Lake Tribune

For a hike and a swim, explore the towering red rock, waterfall and pools at Utah’s Red Reef Trail

The Red Reef Trail is a glorious (and popular) canyon hike in the Red Cliffs Recreation Area north of Harrisburg, which is part of the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve. There was no parking available at the ...
The Salt Lake Tribune

In Utah's Red Cliffs, desert beauty moves at a tortoise’s pace

Exploring Utah • The 62,000-acre Red Cliffs Desert Reserve north of St. George protects rare desert tortoises and much more. St. George • Not far from the throngs of tourists in Zion National Park, ...
KSL

Hike of the week: Red Reef Trail offers a slice of paradise in southern Utah

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The Spectrum

Riding the reefs: Loop along White Reef, Leeds Reef

The Red Cliffs Desert Reserve consistently surprises me with its options and variety. I’ve been hiking in the reserve for more than a decade and there are still a few dozen trails I haven’t hiked.
KSL

17-year-old girl rescued after falling while hiking on the Red Reef trail

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The Spectrum

BLM orders emergency closures for recreation sites and trails damaged by Cottonwood Trail Fire

The Bureau of Land Management has issued an emergency closure order for several popular recreation sites and trails inside the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area that were damaged by the 1,631-acre ...