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Discover trail reports for over 700 hikes, including more than 175 trails around Los Angeles. Hikespeak also has information on campgrounds and other outdoor fun.

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Zion Canyon Camping Zion National Park Campground Utah camp Watchman Campground

Camping in Zion National Park

Zion National Park boasts three campgrounds. The six-site Lava Point Campground is located on the north side of the park near the entrance of Kolob Canyon. Watchman campground and... Read more.

Emerald Pools Zion National Park hike Zion Canyon Utah

Emerald Pools in Zion National Park

The Emerald Pools are located on the west side of Zion Canyon near Zion Lodge. A stream of water descends from the canyon rim down to the Virgin River, passing through three tiers of... Read more.

Weeping Rock Trail Zion National Park hike Utah

Weeping Rock in Zion National Park

Why is the rock crying? This natural wonder is the result of water that passes from the surface down through the sandstone over the course of thousands of years to this exit in the... Read more.

Sequoia National Forest Water Slide trail waterslide hike Western Divide Ranger District Sierra Nevada Mountains

Natural Water Slide in Giant Sequoia National Monument

On a hot summer day in the Sierra, what could be better than a cool water slide? Answer: a natural water slide. Fortunately, Giant Sequoia National Monument is nice enough to offer one.... Read more.