The hoodoos reached up towards the luminous, rising moon like grasping hands. The canyon was absolutely silent, eerie and beautiful at the same time, lit by the silver moonlight and nothing else.

Traverse pink hills, green forests, hoodoos and big meadows while traveling in some of Utah’s most picturesque countryside. Trail No. 9 — Paunsaugunt Rim/Straight Canyon Loop ...

The Navajo Loop trail at Bryce Canyon National Park. (Susan Glaser, The Plain Dealer) Natural Bridge, a stop on the 18-mile Bryce Canyon Scenic Drive. (Susan Glaser, The Plain Dealer) ...

The closest shuttle stop is the visitor center, about 2 miles southwest of the viewpoint; from here, you can hike the Rim Trail to Fairyland Canyon. For more information on the trail, visit the ...

The trail is considered an intermediate level, so most riders should have no problem. With its breathtaking scenery, and family-friendly route, this in one ride you don't want to miss.

The 1.5-mile Canyon Trail snakes upward, showcasing hoodoos from different perspectives. Awe mingles with suspense as we mince through a deep slot canyon.

Peralta Trail in the Superstition Mountains southeast of Phoenix. To reach the trailhead from Tucson, take Arizona 77 to Oracle Junction and then follow Arizona 79 northwest to U.S. 60.

No hoodoos yet, but it was easy to see hints of shapes and faces in the uneven cliffs. At the 14-mile mark, we came to a stream that flowed for 100 yards down the rocks that made up the road.

The trail winds its way for more than two miles and an 800-foot elevation gain up the mountain, with helpful metal signs identifying the yuccas, cliff roses and junipers along the way.