Top Adventures in Virgin
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
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
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...
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
Hike the Zion Subway - Bottom Up
Start your day early at the Left Fork Trailhead on Kolob Terrace Road from the town of Virgin outside Zion National Park. This 6.5 mile out and back hike will take you to one of the most beautiful features in Zion National Park: The Subway. You'll...
6.5 miles
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...
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
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
Rock Climb in Lambs Knoll
If you're a rock climber, then chances are you've got Zion National Park on your list of to do's, or must go back. The beautiful sandstone just keeps calling you back and asking you to climb more. Although not technically in the park, Lambs Knoll ...
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
Hike the Hop Valley Trail, Zion NP
This 6.5 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...
6.5 miles
1000 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... -
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 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... -
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...
