Red Onion Loop

For someone who is indifferent to hiking along washes/slots, this was quite entertaining. We hiked the loop counterclockwise, starting at Fisher Towers TH. This way pretty much all of the technical bits are over within the first mile. After that it opens out, with amazing views of the Fisher towers and environs. The first part is narrow, the rock walls are featured classic sandstone. Doing the trail counterclockwise made it possible for my active 50lb dog to easily negotiate all the harder sections as it was all "downhill." I would not recommend this to anyone who is not comfortable on Moab sandstone, it is not for the novice hiker. If you think Fisher Towers trail is difficult, leave this one for later, or go with someone who has done Red Onion Loop before. Dogs: a larger (70lb or so) sedentary urban dog may need some assistance.

Fun walk, most of the way in a wash. Nice addition to the regular trail.

Awesome trail, very, very fun. Easy to follow. Quite a few bigger scrambles though, not too bad, but dogs could not make a few of them without help. It's become a favorite and will definitely do again. Also the trail map at the trailhead labels this as very difficult. I don't think the trail should change, it's great as is. Just know going in that it is not a walk in the park, it is certainly more difficult than fisher.