Capitol Gorge Trail is one of those hikes which is just naturally fun for the kids. It’s flat, it’s sandy, and the towering canyon walls keep them close so they can run wild and not get too far. It’s one of the best kid-friendly hikes in Capitol Reef National Park.
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Hickman Bridge Trail in Capitol Reef: Hike With Kids
Hickman Bridge is one of the most popular hikes in Capitol Reef National Park and is a good introduction to the park. This easy, scenic hike begins by following the Fremont River before starting to climb along the side of a large hill. The views of the surrounding cliffs and valley get impressive quickly.
Chimney Rock Trail in Capitol Reef (With Kids)
Chimney Rock is an impressive, towering natural spire which rises over 300 feet above the road. The Chimney Rock Trail takes you to the top of a mesa where you can look down on Chimney Rock as well as the amazing scenery up and down the valley.
Goblin Valley State Park with Kids
With famous national parks like Zion, Bryce Canyon and Arches, it must be hard for the Utah state parks to get some attention. Don’t let that stop you though! A visit to Goblin Valley State Park with kids is so much fun! If you ask our kids, Goblin Valley was one of their favorite things to do in Utah!
Canyonlands National Park with Kids
When planning a family vacation to Utah, it can be hard to choose between visiting Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park. With double the number of annual visitors, Arches is the more popular of the two Moab national parks but we encourage you to take a closer look at visiting Canyonlands with kids.
Slickrock Foot Trail – Canyonlands National Park
Located in the Needles district of Canyonlands National Park, the Slickrock Foot Trail is quite possibly the most fun hike we did during our month-long road trip through Utah’s Mighty 5 with kids.
Zion National Park with Kids: 8 Easy Hikes + Tips
We spent 5 days in Zion National Park with kids (who were 3 & 5 years old at the time) in mid-April. We love to go on family hikes to enjoy the beauty of nature, so a visit to Zion with kids was ideal for us. A lot of people visit Zion National Park in a single day, but Zion is one of the best national parks for families in the USA, so if you have time, we encourage you to stay longer and enjoy the many great things to do in Zion with kids.
Hiking Pa’rus Trail with Kids in Zion National Park
Those looking for a fun, easy hike in Zion National Park should look no further than the Pa’rus Trail. This flat, paved path begins at the Zion National Park Visitor Center and ends at Canyon Junction (shuttle stop #3).
Lower Emerald Pool Trail: Easy Zion Hike for Families
The Lower Emerald Pool is an easy hike in Zion National Park along a paved walking trail to a waterfall flowing into an emerald pool of water. After crossing the Virgin River on a fun half-moon bridge, the Emerald Pools trail begins to climb slowly up the side of the mountain through a well-treed patch of forest.
Riverside Walk in Zion National Park: Easy Family Hike
The Riverside Walk is an excellent family-friendly hike in Zion National Park with tons of epic scenery. While walking along the easy Riverside Walk, it really feels like Zion National Park is just showing off… the scenery is really incredible.