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Exploring the Caves of Kanab
Kanab, Utah
4.6
To get to this cave, drive north of Kanab on Highway 89. Just after you pass Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, you will see these caves on the right. To hike to the caves, try accessing the trail from as far to the left as possible. The hike isn't strenuous or tricky in that case.The other thing to look out for is that if you see Moqui Cave, which is a cave turned exhibit, on the right, then you h...
Mansard Great Diverse Trail
Kanab, Utah
5.34 mi
/ 1286 ft gain
Mansard Great Diverse Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see local wildlife located near Kanab, Utah.
Explore Kanab's Peek-a-Boo Canyon
Kanab, Utah
4.8
0.7 mi
The trailhead is Best Friends Animal Sanctuary (Angel Canyon Rd.) located between the Kanab and Mt. Carmel Jct. To get started, head out on a sandy track on the north side of US 89 (37.154,-112.573). 4WD vehicles can drive all (2.8 miles) or part of this track, which leads to the drainage below the narrows.
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Visit the Gunsmoke Movie Set
Kanab, Utah
4.0
The television series of Gunsmoke was an American classic. 635 episodes aired on prime time television over the course of twenty years, from 1955 to 1975. The movie set was the largest set constructed in the Kanab area. After the filming ended, the buildings were not maintained and became heavily damaged. Due to the state of disrepair, you can no longer access the buildings. However, they ...
Nature Trail Loop
Kanab, Utah
4.5
0.75 mi
/ 33 ft gain
This state park is not heavily visited and for a makes a great day trip from Zion National Park or Kanab, UT. Expect endless beautiful pink dunes and Utah's red rocks as your backdrop. Once you park, walk out onto the boardwalk and the short Nature Trail will head out just beyond the signs explaining more about the dune formations. The nature trail is fenced off to prohibit ATVs from riding thr...
Kane County Drive-About: Long Valley Junction to Glen Canyon Dam
Orderville, Utah
88.72 mi
/ 2051 ft gain
Kane County Drive-About: Long Valley Junction to Glen Canyon Dam is a point-to-point trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near.
Elephant Cove OHV Road
Kanab, Utah
40.48 mi
/ 3202 ft gain
Elephant Cove OHV Road is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Hildale, Utah.
Hike through the Red Caves (Sand Wash)
Orderville, Utah
5.0
They 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 overcome.To get there from Mt. Carmel junction, travel north on highway 89 to a dirt road called Tait Lane...
See Dinosaur Tracks at the Moccasin Mountain Dinosaur Tracksite
Kanab, Utah
5.0
The Moccasin Mountain Dinosaur Tracksite is one of the most diverse track sites in North America. The site contains hundreds of fossilized tracks from at least five different species of dinosaur. The tracks have been preserved since the early Jurassic period dating back to approximately 180 million years ago when the site was an oasis. The footprints have been revealed by the erosion of the ...
Places to stay
Riverside Trail Park
Two private camping sites with water, porta-potty, and porta-shower. Easy access by vehicle just minutes off hwy 89A. Great place to st...
From $30 / night
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 ...
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 ...
Coconino County, Arizona
Jumpup Cabin
Overview
Since the 1900s, Jumpup cabin has been used by ranchers as well as the Forest Service, and is listed on the National Register of...
Coconino County, Arizona
Sinkhole Campground
Overview
Located in the ponderosa pine forest, this campground is within walking distance of Willow Springs Lake which provides boating a...
Fredonia, Arizona
Jacob Lake Recreation Area
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Jacob Lake Recreation Area is conveniently located in Jacob Lake, Arizona, the gateway to the Grand Canyon's North Rim. The camp...
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