Kanab, Utah
Top Spots in and near Kanab
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Kanab, Utah
Explore Pahreah Ghost Town
5.0Pahreah was a townsite established along the Escalante River in 1870's. The town grew to include a general store, church, and enough homes to house 47 families at its peak. Due to the close proximity to the Escalante River, the town was flooded every year from 1883 to 1888, washing away crops and...Read more -
Kanab, Utah
Desert Camp at White House Campground
4.0White House Trailhead & Campground sits just north of the Vermillion Cliffs National Monument. There are only 5 walk-in sites ($5 per night), very clean bathrooms, and grilled firepit/picnic tables in each site. The camping area is surrounded by beautifully sculpted and colored sandstone clif...Read more -
Virgin, Utah
Bike "Holy Guacamole" Outside of Zion NP
4.011 mi / 600 ft gainThis 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 drive this road in wet conditions. If you are having t...Read more -
Virgin, Utah
Camp on Dalton Wash Road
5.00.5 mi / 500 ft gainZion 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 I'd suggest looking for a quieter, equally as beau...Read more -
Kanab, Utah
Hike to the Nautilus
4.30.5 miLike the submarine in Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea, Jules Verne called it "A Masterpiece Containing Masterpieces." The Nautilus, what some say is shaped like a corkscrew or a sea shell, is a white sandstone formation with multiple colors, shapes and textures. This makes it a great place ...Read more -
Virgin, Utah
The Subway - Bottom Up
4.97.13 mi / 2031 ft gainSee Zion's famous Subway feature and cool off by walking in the river for most of this hike. There's also an opportunity to swim in the pools above the Subway. This is the non-technical part of the Subway. Make sure you have a permit. Start your day early at the Left Fork Trailhead on Kolob Terr...Read more -
Marble Canyon, Arizona
White Pocket
5.01.56 mi / 125 ft gainWhite Pocket is extremely difficult to access due to the road leading to it. There are sections with very deep, soft sand going uphill! You must have a high clearance 4WD vehicle and air down your tires to have any hope of making it here. Do not take this lightly, a tow bill will cost you a minim...Read more -
Hurricane, Utah
West Rim Trail, Zion NP
5.014.41 mi / 1407 ft gainThis 14.5 mile (one-way) trek is a multi-functional trail. The trail can serve as standalone trail allowing hikers to get in either a solid in-and-out day hike or as a leg to a much bigger and epic Trans-Zion Trek. For those interested in the later, the West Rim Trail is the leg of the journey th...Read more -
Hurricane, Utah
Canyoneering Boundary Canyon, Zion
8 mi / 2000 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. Your Boundary Canyon adventure starts at the West Rim Trailhead with a pleasant stroll down an old logging road. Dodge fallen trees and enjoy a l...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 -
Kanab, Utah
Hike to the Toadstools Hoodoos
5.01.8 mi / 141 ft gainLocated just off of the side of the US-89 highway between Springdale and Page (about 40 miles east of Kanab) you'll probably drive right past this park and have to pull a u-turn (I did!), but it's worth the stop! Keep your eyes out on the North side of the highway for a little parking lot with a ...Read more -
Hatch, Utah
Mammoth Cave Lava Tubes
3.00.34 mi / 21.43 ft gainFrom the USFS website: "Mammoth Cave, at 8050 feet in elevation opens to one of the largest lava tubes in Utah with over 2200 feet of passages. Formed by cooling lava and flowing water, Mammoth Cave is part of the Markagunt Plateau. Geologists believe that some of this lava is only several thou...Read more -
Springdale, Utah
Camp at Lava Point
Didn't make a reservation? Are all the Zion campgrounds full as usual? Don't worry, the less popular and more secluded Lava Point Campground is just about a 45 minute drive away and it's free! We camped here because we rolled in late at night to Zion National Park and everything was full. It turn...Read more -
Springdale, Utah
Wildcat Canyon Trail
5.05.88 mi / 892 ft gainThis 5.8 mile (one-way) trek is a multi-functional trail. The trail can serve as standalone trail allowing hikers to get in either a solid in-and-out day hike or as a leg to a much bigger and epic Trans-Zion Trek. For those interested in the later, the Wildcat Canyon Trail is the leg of the journ...Read more -
Springdale, Utah
Hike the Northgate Peaks Trail
5.06.14 mi / 958 ft gainThe only access to the Northgate Peaks Trail is by the Wildcat Canyon Trail, which has a trailhead just off Kolob Terrace Road. From the start of the trail you have a good view of Pine Valley Peak on your right. The trail passes on the left into an open green and lush area. After hiking a little ...Read more -
Springdale, Utah
The Subway - Top-Down
5.07.78 mi / 1257 ft gainThe Subway (rated 3B III), also known as the Left Fork of the North Creek, is the most popular backcountry hike in Zion. It is one of the most diverse and beautiful canyons, as well as a fun and challenging day trip canyoneering adventure. There are two ways to explore the Subway: from the botto...Read more