Top Adventures in Hurricane
Hike Arch Trail to Babylon Arch
Arch 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 whee...
1.5 miles
Hike the Historic Babylon - Little Purgatory Loop
The 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 foll...
6 miles
1000 ft gain
Running Windmill Trail
Windmill 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...
8 miles
Hike the Red Cliffs Recreation Nature Trail
Hike 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 o...
2 miles
150 ft gain
Camp at Little Creek Mesa
Experience 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...
Explore Toquerville Falls
Toquerville Falls is a hidden waterfall nearby a small town named Toquerville. The road is rugged - saying rugged is kind of an understatement. Medium or high profile 4x4 is recommended. I drove a Toyota FJ Cruiser and it took me about half an hou...
11 miles
Bike "Holy Guacamole" Outside of Zion NP
This incredibly scenic ride is just out of Zion National Park and is a great place to escape the tourists. The ride starts at the end of Dalton Wash Rd just off of Route 9. High clearance vehicles are recommended and one should not attempt to driv...
11 miles
600 ft gain
Camp on Dalton Wash Road
Zion National Park. Truly one of the beauties of the American Southwest. With red walls and orange sunsets, Zion is a must-see. However, during the busy season of the parks, finding a campsite that hasn't been snagged can be difficult. That's why ...
0.5 miles
500 ft gain
Camping at Yant Flat
Though 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...
2.6 miles
500 ft gain
Visit Grafton Ghost Town
Grafton Ghost Town is an abandoned small town 7 miles outside Zion National Park and the modern towns of Rockville and Springdale, Utah.
To get there from Highway 9, get off on Bridge Lane residential road and cross the Virgin River on a historic...
Camp on Wire Mesa
Wire Mesa off the Smithsonian Butte Backcountry Byway is a fantastic place to camp in southeastern Utah even if you do not plan on visiting Zion, just a few miles to the north.
There several backcountry campsites on the Mesa, with the northwestern...
Camp off the Smithsonian Butte Backcountry Byway
Smithsonian 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 .5 miles from the road it...
9.5 miles
800 ft gain
Nearby camping, hotels, and more
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Virgin, Utah
Under Canvas Zion
Accommodations: Safari tents starting at $199 per night (4 person max) Safari with 4 twin beds starting at $199 per night (4 person max) Safari with adjacent Hive starting at $249 per night (6 pers...From $199/night
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Hurricane, Utah
Watchman Campground
Overview For visitors to Zion National Park, Watchman Campground is an ideal place to stay. Located near the park's south entrance, the campground is just a short walk from the main visitor center... -
Pine Valley, Utah
Pine Valley Recreation Area
Overview Pine Valley Recreation Area is located in scenic Pine Valley, Utah at an elevation of 6,900 feet. The valley offers a great escape from the heat of the southern Utah desert. Visitors enjoy... -
Watchman Trail
South Campground (Ut)
Overview For visitors to Zion National Park, South Campground is an ideal place to stay. Reservations for South Campground are available 14 days ahead of arrival. Located near the park's south entr... -
Pine Valley, Utah
Pine Valley Guard Station
Overview Pine Valley Guard Station is located in scenic Pine Valley Recreation Area, about 45 minutes from St. George, Utah. Built in 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the station was used t...
