Best Cold-Weather Hikes in the Mountain West

By A Mystery Man Writer

The winter can be a fantastic time for hiking in the Mountain West region, as long as you dress for the occasion and bring enough supplies. Here are three hikes to include in your cold-weather plans. Corona Arch Trail: Moab, Utah This three-mile hike lets you marvel at some of the natural structures known as the Moab Arches. The summer is a particularly hot time to explore this trail. That’s because it has few shady areas, save for a few rocky overhangs that give shade in the afternoon. Scheduling a cold-weather trip here lets you escape sweltering temperatures, plus beat the crowds the warmer weather often attracts. Due to some heights and slick surfaces along the trail, parts of it feature metal cables doubling as handrails. You can also scale a metal ladder to reach a juniper tree, along with
The winter can be a fantastic time for hiking in the Mountain West region, as long as you dress for the occasion and bring enough