Hot take: That quiet canyon in Utah's backcountry is perfect, but word is getting out
I took a detour off the main highway last fall and found a narrow canyon with red rock walls. The path in was tricky, with loose gravel and a few washouts, but I had my truck so it was fine. At the end, there's a small waterfall that pools into a crystal clear pond, totally silent except for the water. I spent the whole afternoon there without seeing another soul, just listening to the wind in the cliffs. On my way back, I ran into a ranger who mentioned that social media posts are starting to point people this way. He worries that the fragile soil and plants could get damaged if too many come. Still, my day there was one of the best I've had in years, completely alone with nature. What spots have you visited that felt truly untouched like this?