Elevation Gain: 1,957 ft (8,500 ft at the trailhead to 10,457 ft at the peak)
Difficulty: Moderate to difficult, depending on your fitness level and altitude acclimation.
(LVNP rates it as strenuous and suggests 4-5 hours. It took us 2 hours – the threat of a storm kept us on pace.)
When it’s your last day in LVNP, and you haven’t “bagged” Lassen Peak yet, you make a run for it. And so we did. Actually, it was more of a fast walk than a trot, but a steady pace to try and outpace a looming monsoon. Mission accomplished. This was a fun hike and a solid workout. In my opinion, the trail is runnable – mostly smooth gravel with some short rocky sections. It’s a moderate, though consistent, incline with sweeping switchbacks. (Unfortunately, my knees no longer sanction running, so I have to settle for brisk walking.)
Since we had just hiked the Ridge Lakes Trail with 1k of elevation gain, we were warmed up for the climb. If you’re just hopping out of the car, you may want to take a little stretch band stroll before you hop on the “hill”.
The immediate scenery is a bit stark, but the panoramic views are splendid.
Welcome to a transformative escape where yoga bliss meets the thrill of hiking in the stunning greater Zion area. I’m passionate about blending my love for yoga, fitness, and the great outdoors to create an unforgettable experience just for you. Whether you’re a first-time or long-time yogi, a novice or seasoned hiker, a competitive athlete, someone who wants to kick start their fitness, or simply someone who wants to kick back, see the local beauty and enjoy some laidback nature immersion, I would love to be your host.
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Enjoy private or semi-private personalized yoga (Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative-ALL levels and ages)
Enrich your experience with options like sound baths, massage, dream journaling/ creative writing, wine tasting, night sky viewing with an astronomer, personal training sessions, golf, and more!
Elevate your heart rate with options like canyoneering, rock climbing, open-water swimming, stand-up paddling & yoga, kayaking, and more!
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Join us for private or semi-private sunrise or sunset flows, or unwind with restorative night yoga.
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Discover hidden gems like petroglyphs, slot canyons, caves, and waterfalls!
Backcountry Adventures for Seasoned Hikers
Explore the wilder side of Utah with an experienced backcountry guide.
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Offering a plethora of diverse, nearby hiking adventures for hikers of all fitness levels and interests (petroglyphs, caves, waterfalls, peaks, etc). Excursions to Zion can also be arranged, but backcountry beauty, solitude, and bliss can be found within a couple-mile radius of my home.
About Me
Yoga Instructor since 2020 (200 Hour YTT Certified, Yin and Restorative Yoga Certified. Registered with Yoga Alliance.)
Certified Personal Trainer since 1998 & Certified Yoga Coach (International Sports Sciences Association)
