Cedar City, Utah
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Cedar City
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Hurricane, Utah
Hike the East Temple Saddle Loop
5.02.56 mi / 2500 ft gainThis adventure is a strenuous 4-mile (3-5 hour) loop into the backcountry of ZNP and is not recommended for families or those with a fear of heights. It begins at the Canyon Overlook Trailhead located on the east side of the Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel. Parking in the area is very competitive and I ...Read more -
Hurricane, Utah
Canyoneering Pine Creek Canyon, Zion
1.5 mi / -300 ft gainDisclaimer: Canyoneering is a dangerous and technical activity. Don’t enter any canyon without the skills to match it, or the knowledge to navigate it. Pine Creek requires a canyoneering permit that can be reserved online and picked up at the Zion Visitor Center. Be sure to reserve your permit 3 ...Read more -
Hurricane, Utah
Camp Under Zion's Watchman
4.3Watchman Campground is one of the most popular campgrounds at Zion National Park. With a prime location only a ¼ mile away from the South entrance and gorgeous scenery right outside of your tent, including the tall sandstone cliffs that surround it, it’s easy to see why this campground is everyon...Read more -
Hurricane, Utah
Hike Arch Trail to Babylon Arch
5.01.5 miArch Trail to Babylon Arch is a short family friendly hike to the Virgin River and back. The trail is very sandy, which makes climbing hills difficult. The arch is really neat and totally worth the visit.To get to the trailhead will require 4 wheel drive and if its recently rained I would not rec...Read more -
Rockville, Utah
Camp off the Smithsonian Butte Backcountry Byway
5.09.5 mi / 800 ft gainSmithsonian Butte Backcountry Byway is gorgeous 9.5 mile road that runs between Rockville near the entrance to Zion National Park and Apple Valley UT, and affords excellent places to camp & boondock *as long* as it is 0.5 miles from the road itself (and there are numerous turn offs). To get ...Read more -
Hurricane, Utah
Hike the Historic Babylon - Little Purgatory Loop
6 mi / 1000 ft gainThe trailhead has space for about three or four cars. Watch for an obvious gap in the cliffs very close to the trailhead, this is where you should park. Just before exiting the gap, look to the left for some interesting petroglyphs. The trail follows a dry wash through some heavy vegetation for a...Read more -
Hurricane, Utah
Red Cliffs Recreation Nature Trail
4.51.39 mi / 266 ft gainHike along streams that run through red sandstone - the blue water makes a fun contrast against the red rocks and sand. To get to the trailhead, drive to the Red Cliffs Campground about 20 minutes north of St. George. There is a small fee to park or camp at the campground. This trail starts in ...Read more -
Orderville, Utah
Hike Red Hollow Slot Canyon
5.03.2 mi / 200 ft gainThe trailhead is about 18 miles from the eastern entrance of Zion National Park, located in the small town of Orderville. In Orderville, the streets aren't marked too well, so follow the road that goes past the cemetery and the school, 100 East. When the road Ts, turn left. The road ends in a san...Read more -
Hurricane, Utah
Running Windmill Trail
8 miWindmill trail and trailhead sits just down the road from Gooseberry Mesa Trailhead in Apple Valley, Utah. Head out on this figure-8 loop for as long as you want. If you're smart, you'll bring your MTB, and you can ride the singletrack once you're done getting your run in.This is also a great spo...Read more -
Orderville, Utah
Hike through the Red Caves (Sand Wash)
5.0They don't require any technical gear unless you would like to do two short rappels near the beginning of Lower Red Cave and one short rappel into the Upper Red Cave. We didn't take a rope and were fine although the canyons are usually filled with water and have some difficult obstacles to overco...Read more -
Washington, Utah
Camping at Yant Flat
5.02.6 mi / 500 ft gainThough only a few miles from civilization as a bird flies, this trailhead is only accessible via a dirt road (that can be quite bumpy - high clearance vehicles recommended though I did it in a car). Given the condition of the road, drive time can be 45 minutes from St George, Utah. The road is ...Read more -
Washington, Utah
Yant West Loop
4.03.44 mi / 709 ft gainYant West Loop is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Washington, Utah.Read more -
Dammeron Valley, Utah
Snow Canyon Overlook via Red Mountain Trail
4.74.65 mi / 525 ft gainWhile the trail to the top is mediocre, the views once you get there are absolutely stunning, making for an amazing hike. The hike begins at the Red Mountain Trailhead, north of Snow Canyon State Park. This trail is very rock and sandy, without much variety in landscape along the way. During the...Read more -
Hatch, Utah
Bike Thunder Mountain Trail
4.08 mi / 1123 ft gainThunder Mountain Trail is one that should be on every mountain bikers bucket list. It's located just outside of Bryce Canyon National Park and passes through hoodoos, classic Bryce Canyon topography and epic views to the west. For the first 2.5 miles, the trail meanders back and forth with littl...Read more -
Hurricane, Utah
Camp at Little Creek Mesa
5.0Experience solitude and beauty at Little Creek Mesa Utah. When you get there, grab a campsite, and go for an evening mountain bike ride along the rim of the mesa and see breathtaking views of the valley below as the sun sets. Little Creek Mesa is located 22 miles from Hurricane, Utah and only 8 ...Read more -
St. George, Utah
Hike the Whiterocks Trail
1.75 mi / 400 ft gainThis trail starts from a parking area just off Route 18. Follow the obvious trail with the whiterocks to the right and views of Snow Canyon. The trail descend steep, deep sand path until you reach some petrified sand dunes. Great photo opportunities here. This section is short lived as you co...Read more