53 Things to do near Virgin, UT
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J.E.M. Trail
La Verkin, Utah
1.6 miles SWA 13.27-mile round-trip mountain bike trail near Hurricane, Utah with jarring terrain and sharp turns near sheer cliffs — beautiful red rock and desert views reward the effort.
Hike, Mountain Bike
Crypto-Goosebumps
La Verkin, Utah
1.7 miles WA flowing, narrow, and at times exposed mountain bike ride linking JEM, Hurricane Rim, Cryptobionic, and Goosebumps trails through the La Verkin area of southern Utah.
Mountain Bike 3.3 mi
Guacamole Mesa
Virgin, Utah
4.2 miles EAn 11-mile advanced desert loop on Guacamole Mesa outside Zion NP — a steep, narrow climb with gorgeous red rock views gives way to a flat desert finish; avoid in rain.
Hike, Mountain Bike
Gooseberry Mesa
Hurricane, Utah
4.7 miles SGooseberry Mesa's 13.4-mile mountain bike loop near Zion National Park features mesas, desert scenery, challenging climbs, steep descents, and cliff-edge trail sections — best ridden April through November.
Mountain Bike 5.1 mi
Dead Ringer
Virgin, Utah
5.6 miles SWA 5-mile desert singletrack starting from the JEM trailhead near Virgin, winding through ups and downs and bottoming out in the bumpy, hoof-print-marked Goosebumps area.
Hike, Mountain Bike 3.4 mi
More Cowbell
Virgin, Utah
5.7 miles SWA smooth 2.7-mile beginner mountain bike loop through red Utah desert bluffs — mostly flat singletrack that's also great for hikers and connects to more challenging trails.
Hike, Mountain Bike 8.4 mi
Grafton Mesa
Springdale, Utah
6.7 miles SEA short but adrenaline-pumping 4.6-mile experienced-only trail through red rock with views of Zion's peaks — best ridden top-down via the Springdale shuttle, and skip it when wet.
Mountain Bike 11.6 mi
Toquerville Falls
La Verkin, Utah
7.0 miles NWLedges, falls, a ladder to the best jumping spots, and a 7-foot-deep pool at the end of a 5.5-mile sandy desert drive — but stay away from the brittle, injury-prone cliff edges.
Dive, Hike, Mountain Bike, Swim
Gould's Rim trail
Hurricane, Utah
7.7 miles SWA rim trail along the edge of a canyon near Hurricane, Utah — starts smooth and grows rocky, with stunning views as it winds between a doubletrack climb and the Goulds trail junction.
Mountain Bike
Hurricane Rim trail
Hurricane, Utah
8.1 miles SWA rocky singletrack rim trail above the Virgin River with slab sections, several hundred feet of exposure, and spectacular views — rideable out and back or as part of the Hurricane Loop.
Mountain Bike 7.2 mi
Wire Mesa
Hurricane, Utah
8.3 miles SEA 7.4-mile out-and-back through rolling desert mesas with options for all skill levels, beautiful southern Utah views, and a scenic overlook of Zion National Park at the end.
Mountain Bike 7.5 mi
The Subway
Apple Valley, Utah
10.2 miles NEA slot canyon in Zion where you hike, swim, and rappel through majestic tunnels and lava tubes — one of the most magical canyon walks in all of Utah.
Canyoneer, Hike, Swim 13.1 mi
Little Creek Mesa
Hurricane, Utah
10.5 miles STwenty miles of interconnected red-rock singletrack across Little Creek Mesa, Gooseberry Mesa, and West Mesa, with sheer cliffs, slickrock descents, and big scenery near Hurricane.
Mountain Bike
Springdale Town Loop
Hurricane, Utah
10.5 miles EA fun, tight, twisty mountain bike trail near Hurricane that can be enjoyed year-round — quick turns and flow keep it entertaining on every lap.
Mountain Bike
Zion National Park
Hurricane, Utah
11.3 miles EWind, water, and ice sculpted Zion's iconic red sandstone buttes, bends, and mounts into one of the most breathtaking and irreplaceable landscapes on Earth.
Camp, Hike, Mountain Bike, Swim
Red Mountain
Hurricane, Utah
11.5 miles Wnear Hurricane, Utah
Prospector - Church Rocks Loop
Hurricane, Utah
11.7 miles WA flowing singletrack loop through red rock ledges, slickrock bowls, and sandy stretches, finishing with over a mile of slickrock riding and a dramatic encounter with large black volcanic rocks.
Mountain Bike 0.7 mi
Red Reef trail
Hurricane, Utah
12.0 miles WTwo miles of red slickrock, a slot canyon, a spring waterfall, and ancient Anasazi hieroglyphs in a small cave make this an exceptional family-friendly desert hike.
Hike
Sand Hollow State Park
Hurricane, Utah
12.3 miles SWA desert reservoir near Hurricane with a cliff-jumping area, a sandy beach for swimming and paddleboarding, and vast sand dunes for ATVs — southern Utah's desert playground.
Camp, Canoe, Dive, Kayak, Swim
Emerald Pools Trail
Hurricane, Utah
13.0 miles EThree algae-tinted pools carved into Zion's canyon walls glow with an otherworldly emerald color fed by near-constant waterfalls — though swimming and wading are strictly prohibited.
Hike
