New on Backpacker:
From a slippery Sierra catwalk to a treacherous Hawaiian paradise, we name the country’s 10 most hazardous hikes.
The Maze, UT
Bright Angel Trail, Grand Canyon, AZ
Barr Trail, Pikes Peak, CO
Mt. Washington, NH
Muir Snowfield, Mt. Rainier, WA
Huckleberry Mtn., Apgar Range, MT
Kalalau Trail, Kauai, HI
Buckskin Gulch, UT
Abrams Falls, Great Smoky Mtns., TN
Mist Trail, Half Dome, CA
Buckskin Gulch looked very dangerous, I thought, when I took a sidetrip hike part way in from Paria Canyon. No one has yet died there, though.
The Maze really appeals to me. But rather than do the long, difficult drive to get there … I’m thinking of rafting across the river from the Needles. (I’m not sure that’s actually allowed.)

The Maze is huge and sprawling. It would be difficult to see many of the rarely visited arches in one trip.

Tibbett Arch – NaturalArches.org


Now that’s an interesting post!
We have talked about going into The Maze at some point. Would be fun indeed!
To edit…we’d be in the truck though – no way would I do it hiking unless it was March or October! Too hot otherwise.
The Maze is well worth the half-day 45 mile dirt road drive (from the pavement at Lake Powell) but make sure you know how to four wheel. I’ve enjoyed hiking Buckskin Gulch and the Kalalau trail as well and highly recommend them all.
This brings back memories. I just realized the camping trip my dad and I went on out of our corvette in the late 80’s included many of the hikes in AZ and UT. I am surprised “Angels Landing” in Zion wasn’t included. The sheer cliff and tiny footpath was dizzying!