Fruita Frontcountry | Wednesday, October 29, 2025
I was originally hoping to leave after work today and head over into the Canyons of the Escalante for four days to try and salvage part of my annual Southern Utah Wanderings trip that I missed earlier in the month, but Diane was still having some possible concerning issues with her recovery and I thought it would be best to stay close to home for now. Instead, I ended up going on a hike after work on a few different segments of trails surrounding Al Look Hill within the McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area between the Fruita Paleo Area and Flume Creek Canyon. The total hike turned out to be about six miles and consisted mostly of trail segments that I had never hiked before.
Hiking through the Fruita Paleo Area on my way to Al Look Hill.
I followed a ridge up to the top of Al Look Hill while I was here.
Al Look Hill Summit
A view from the ridge near the top of Al Look Hill.
After returning to the main trail I followed it around the backside of the hill.
Mack Ridge View
Al Look Hill seen from the west.
Once I reached Flume Creek I turned around and followed the Devils – Flume Connector back.
Al Look Hill
White Ridge
While hiking the Devils – Flume Connector Trail, I passed by this cow pond with some nice fall colors…
I also passed by the Skinner Cabin on my way back to the trailhead.
Rocky Badlands
A nice little hoodoo near the trail.
