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The Grand Circle encompasses five southwestern states but more importantly, is so named because it contains the highest concentration of national and state parks in the United States. Within this 500-diameter area, there are almost 80 parks and hundreds of other attractions. Simply put, the Grand Circle is a bounty of fun and adventure. This isn't about going to Zion or the Grand Canyon, it's about going on a once in a lifetime vacation, something so incredible that it becomes one of the top things you have ever done.

Top Trails of Utah is part of our four book "Grand Circle Series," providing complete coverage of every trail in all parks within the Grand Circle

Top Trails of Utah covers 34 parks and a healthy 255 hikes within an area of the Grand Circle. The book covers every park in the southern regions of Utah and neighboring parks within Colorado and Arizona. Each park contains information on camping, lodging, and food within the park as well as how to get there and nearest town. The book covers every trail in the park and details what makes the parks unique and worth a visit. From the amazing red rock walls of Zion to the spires of Cathedral Valley to more unknown parks such as Snow Canyon, this book is the only book you will need to hike this spectacular area.

Here are all of the parks covered:

Southwest Utah

• Zion National Park
• Quail Creek State Park
• Sand Hollow State Park
• Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park
• Snow Canyon State Park
• Gunlock State Park
• Frontier Homestead State Park Museum
• Cedar Breaks National Monument

South Central Utah

• Bryce Canyon National Park
• Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
• Escalante Petrified Forest State Park
• Kodachrome Basin State Park
• Anasazi State Park Museum
• Capitol Reef National Park
• Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
• Rainbow Bridge National Monument

Southeast Utah

• Goblin Valley State Park
• Canyonlands National Park -Island in the Sky District
• Canyonlands National Park - Needles District
• Canyonlands National Park - Maze District
• Dead Horse Point State Park
• Arches National Park
• Goosenecks State Park
• Edge of the Cedars State Park
• Natural Bridges National Monument
• Hovenweep National Monument
• Four Corners Monument

South West Colorado

• Mesa Verde National Park
• Canyons of the Ancients National Monument
• Yucca House National Monument

Northern Arizona

• Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
• Navajo National Monument
• Antelope Canyon
• Vermilion Cliffs National Monument
• Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim
• Grand Canyon National Park - North Rim
• Havasu Falls

The seven most amazing national parks within the Southwest United States are covered in full within these pages; from what to do, where to stay and dining options, both inside the parks and nearby. All surrounding national monuments and state parks are also described in detail. "A Complete Guide.." is packed with maps, pictures, tips, stories, and we dare say, fun This book has something for everyone, whether you are traveling in style or camping, whether you like to hike in the rugged backcountry or just sightsee.

This is A Complete Guide to the Grand Circle National Parks

This book is designed to give you everything you will need to plan the perfect visit to the Grand Circle.

• First hand reviews of over 170 lodges, campgrounds, and restaurants within the Grand Circle
• Full detailed descriptions with maps of Zion, Bryce, Grand Canyon, Arches, Mesa Verde, Capitol Reef, and Canyonlands
• PLUS 28 more national monuments, state parks and recreation areas
• Hundreds of tips, where to go, things to do, hikes, rafting, jeep tours, scenic tours, park history, stories and other insights. If you are looking for a complete vacation guide, this is the book