The best family-friendly hikes and walks in Emery County

Seen from the parking lot. When we were here (November 21, 2025), the water was about 20cm deep. Afterward, we encountered several wading areas that you have to wade through; there's no other option. We brought water shoes, which are easy to pick up.

The Rim Trail at Jurassic National Monument offers a remarkable hike with sweeping views of ancient landscapes. As you walk along the edge of the canyon, enjoy panoramic vistas of rugged cliffs and expansive valleys. This trail is perfect for those looking to experience the dramatic beauty and rich history of the area, where dinosaurs once roamed.

The Rock Walk Trail is a captivating hike in and near the Jurassic National Monument that leads you through a landscape rich in geological wonders. Explore fascinating rock formations, scenic overlooks, and diverse terrain.

Cleveland-Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry is a fascinating destination for dinosaur enthusiasts, home to the world's most concentrated collection of Jurassic-era fossils, with over 12,000 bones. Explore the excavation site where countless dinosaur remains have been unearthed, offering a rare journey into prehistoric times.

Little Wild Horse and Bell Slot Canyons, unfortunately the unfinished ones for us 😥🙁😥 Today the Little Wild Horse Canyon and possibly the Bell Canyon should be visited. The two canyons can be explored in an approximately 13 km long circular tour. Here you can find my planned complete tour: komoot.de/tour/822561321 We left Goblin Campground very early because it was the weekend and all hell is supposed to break loose in the canyons on the weekend. The road to the trailhead is now paved, so it wasn't a problem even for our motorhome. When we arrived at the trailhead we were the very first ones 😃 So much for my phobia the previous days: we're pretty sure we won't get a parking space 😱 After a good breakfast we went to the Little wild horse canyon. At the beginning you go up the common wash to the junction and turn right there to Little Wild Horse Canyon. A signpost shows the way. My recommendation: Be sure to go through Little wild horse Canyon first, as most people do that. Because at the bottlenecks there is no way to get past each other in oncoming traffic!!! Now it became wonderfully nice to fight your way through the sometimes narrow and then wider places. However, after about a kilometer we were forced to make a decision in a narrow area with a boulder. Either climb over the boulder and not know whether we can overcome it again on the way back or continue walking the entire 13 km circular route or turn back here. We decided to turn back, especially since I had also pre-booked a slot canyon “Cardiac Canyon” with Page. In 2012 I was nearby in the world-famous Lower Antelope Canyon: flickr.com/photos/pharoahsax/albums/72157641505310913 On the way back we wanted to walk at least a little bit into Bell Canyon. But unfortunately a smooth rock barrier blocked the way for us old men, so we surrendered here too and ended the tour. In conclusion: Despite the cancellation, it was worth going on this tour😊 For younger people it is certainly no problem to overcome the rock and complete the circular tour, especially since you come from above at the rock barrier and you can always get down 😉

Little Wild Horse is a classic Utah slot canyon with a long stretch of "narrows", or tight, high canyon walls. It is a great introduction to exploring slot canyons.

Bell Canyon is in the heart of San Rafael Swell and goes from the Little Wild Horse Trailhead to the Behind the Reef Road. While not quite as narrow as its neighbor Little Wild Horse, it's still worth checking out.

Beautiful slot canyon. Since the road is paved up to the trailhead, you can also drive to this slot with a mobile home without hesitation. If you don't want to walk through the water with your shoes, you should bring water shoes with you. During our hike at the end of May, the water was partly knee-deep.