Real conditions, real talk — Jake's take on the best trails in the Southwest.
57 articles · updated June 5, 2026
Garden of the Gods trail conditions May 13 2026 — score 70/100 Good. 80°F, AQI 74 Moderate (O3), wind gusts 22mph, 3.5mi…
Tokopah Falls in Sequoia NP is a 90/100 today! Easy 3.4-mile hike with perfect temps & low wind. Get the beta on falls, …
Hanging Lake trail conditions for May 11, 2026. Score 70/100, perfect Colorado weekend ahead, AQI 39, no rain through 5/…
The Convict Lake Loop in the Eastern Sierra is 100/100 perfect today. Easy 2.7-mile loop with epic views. This is the da…
Lone Pine Lake in Inyo NF is a perfect 100/100 right now. Temps are prime, air is clear, no rain. Olivia tells you what …
Hit Bishop Pass to Long Lake (CA) for an 88/100 day. Early season means snow higher up, but this 5-mile trek is perfect …
Eagle Lake Trail is 100/100 today! 56°F, clear skies, low wind in Desolation Wilderness. Moderate 2-mile hike. Don't mis…
Bishop Pass to Long Lake conditions May 9 2026 — score 68/100 use caution. Dog-friendly (Inyo NF leashed). South Lake Rd…
Tokopah Falls trail conditions May 8 2026 — score 84/100 Good. 58°F, AQI 32 (Good), 4.0 miles round-trip in Sequoia NP. …
Eagle Lake near South Lake Tahoe is at 41°F with a 76/100 score and a clear weekend window. Olivia's guide to the easies…
Marlette Lake Trail conditions May 6 2026 — score 70/100 Good today, jumping to 100 from May 7 through May 9. 36°F at tr…
Lone Pine Lake conditions May 5 2026 — score 78/100 Good, 5.6 miles, no permit needed, dog-friendly to the lake. Eastern…
Convict Lake Loop trail conditions May 4 2026 — score 72/100 Use Caution. 44°F, 19mph winds, AQI 28 Good. Dog-friendly I…
Mist Trail Vernal Fall conditions May 3 2026 — score 70/100 Good conditions but 54% rain. 58°F high, sunrise 5:59am suns…
Half Dome Yosemite conditions April 28 2026 — score 60/100 Use caution today, climbing to 100 by Thursday. 27°F, AQI 35.…
Crystal Cove Beach to El Moro Canyon trail conditions April 26 2026 — score 100/100 Great day to go. 61°F, feels 62°F, 2…
Valley of Fire Wave Rock trail conditions April 24 2026 — score 76/100 Good. 54°F today, AQI moderate (67), fire risk el…
Delicate Arch trail conditions April 22 2026 — score 90/100 Great day to go. 64°F, AQI 22, wind 8mph. No dogs permitted …
Paria Canyon Vermilion Cliffs conditions April 21 2026 — score 100/100 Great day to go. 50°F, AQI 33, wind 1mph. Dog-fri…
Angels Landing Zion National Park conditions April 21 2026 — score 100/100 Great day to go. 50°F, AQI 33, wind 6mph. No …
Pine Valley Mountain Loop Utah conditions April 21 2026 — score 88/100 Great day to go. 46°F, AQI 34, 35mi hard loop. Do…
Hoover Dam Trail Nevada conditions April 20 2026 — score 86/100 Great day to go. 58°F, AQI 40, easy 3.4mi. Dogs welcome.…
Marlette Lake Trail Nevada/CA conditions April 20 2026 — score 70/100 Good conditions. 37°F at elevation, AQI 27, 10.5mi…
Charleston Peak NV conditions April 18 2026 — score 60 today, 88 tomorrow. 24°F, snow above 9000ft. The summit is worth …
West Fork Oak Creek trail conditions for April 17, 2026. Score 74/100. Mild temps, minimal wind, light smoke advisory. D…
Crystal Cove Beach to El Moro trail conditions for April 17, 2026. Score 80/100. 56°F, easy coastal trail, light smoke a…
Red Rock Canyon Calico Hills trail conditions for April 16, 2026. Score 92/100. Spring temps, no wind, AQI 42. Riley-app…
Mist Trail to Vernal Fall conditions for April 16, 2026. Score 100/100. April snowmelt has the falls at full thunder. AQ…
Maroon Bells Crater Lake is 25°F with 30mph gusts and scoring 50/100. The shuttle doesn't open until late May. John's gu…
Caution: Mount Moriah is cold and snowy right now, but a smart plan and the right gear can make this remote Nevada peak …
Emerald Lake in RMNP scores 60/100. Expect ice and snow. We've got the gear fixes and a plan for you to still make it wo…
Mount Whitney Summit: a challenging 22-mile climb with 60/100 'Use Caution' conditions. Expect extreme cold and altitude…
Mary Jane Falls on Mt Charleston scores 88/100 for great hiking this weekend. Low winds, clear air, and perfect temps aw…
Don't let a 60/100 scare you from Peek-A-Boo Loop Bryce. Cold temps mean caution, but this Bryce Canyon classic is still…
Rhyolite Ghost Town Loop near Death Valley is hitting 100/100. Perfect temps, low wind, clear air. An easy, dog-friendly…
Nelson Ghost Town Trails in Lake Mead NRA is a 100/100 perfect day. Get the honest conditions, what to expect, and why y…
Perfect conditions for Snow Canyon Rim in Utah today. Moderate 3.8-mile hike with sandstone scrambling. Dog-friendly, bu…
Kanarra Creek slot canyon in Kanarraville UT scores 100/100 today. 54°F, AQI 37, zero rain. Permits sell out. Here's the…
Bright Angel Trail in the Grand Canyon scores 90/100 today. 51°F, AQI 77. 38% rain chance today — tomorrow clears to 2%.…
Ice Lake Basin is 60/100 today. April means winter conditions. Get a plan for cold temps and potential snow before you g…
The Narrows bottom-up in Zion hits 100/100 today. 56°F, AQI 39, zero rain. Virgin River flow is clean. Here's what you a…
Cathedral Gorge Slot Canyons are a 50/100 today. We've got the plan for navigating moderate AQI and making the most of t…
Top trail conditions across NV, UT, and AZ this weekend. Multiple 100/100 scores, clean air, and mild temps. Here's wher…
Toroweap Overlook is 90/100. 58°F, zero rain, low wind. The dirt road is gnarly, but the view into Grand Canyon is worth…
Wheeler Peak current conditions: 24°F, 8mph wind. It's a cold summit, but clear. Get the gear plan for a 60/100 score.
River Mountains Loop in Henderson NV scores 100/100 today. 67°F, AQI 34, wind at 2 mph. If you're near Vegas this week, …
Petroglyph Canyon in Gold Butte NM hits 90/100. Easy 2-mile hike, perfect temps, low wind. 4WD needed. Bring your dog (R…
Charleston Peak is a grind right now. Current conditions mean snow, cold, and a real challenge. Get the gear list and pl…
Hermit Trail (Grand Canyon) is a 90/100 today. Expert difficulty, unmaintained, 17 mi, 4240 ft gain. Get the lowdown on …
Kanab Creek Wilderness is an 88/100. Perfect temps, zero rain. Get a high-clearance rig and experience this 14-mile Ariz…
Paddle the Black Canyon Water Trail on a perfect 100/100 day. 70°F, zero wind. Grab your kayak and go before summer heat…
South Kaibab Trail in Grand Canyon scores 78/100 today. 48°F, no water on trail, 40% rain. Tomorrow clears to 3% — that'…
West Fork Oak Creek in Sedona AZ hits 100/100 today. 55°F, AQI 34, dog-friendly. 43% rain chance later — go early. Here'…
Havasu Falls is scoring 100/100 this April. Jake's full breakdown on permits, the hike in, and whether it's actually wor…
The Zion Narrows top-down is scoring 88/100 this April. Cold water but perfect air temps. Jake's honest breakdown of wha…
Bryce Canyon Rim Trail is 100/100 right now. April is the best month to hike it — snow hoodoos, manageable crowds, perfe…
Wire Pass to Buckskin Gulch Is Hitting 100/100 Right Now — Here's Why You Should Drop Everything — trail conditions guid…