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Southern Utah ATV, 4WD, OHV Trails

Explore the exciting trails on the east side of Zion National Park for off Highway Vehicles, Dune Buggies,

ATV's and Dirt Bikes.

Sandy Southern Utah

Southern Utah's rugged terrain and huge areas of open spaces make it a perfect place to hop on the ATV and explore the off highway areas. The beauty of this corner of Utah makes exploring it all the more attractive. So load your 4WD's and your ATV's and head out to Southern Utah. Favorite 4WD and ATV environments in the Southern Utah area are the mountains of sand to play in at the Coral Pink Sand Dunes and Dixie National Forest on Cedar Mountain.

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument

ATV use is allowed in much of the Grand Staircase National Monument.

Directions to Zion National Park From the North: Travel I-15 south, past Beaver. Exit on Hwy 20. Follow US-89 to Mount Carmel Junction. Take SR-9 to Zion's east entrance. From Arizona: Travel US-89A through Fredonia, Arizona and Kanab Utah. Follow US-89 to Mount Carmel Junction. Take SR-9 to the east park entrance. From the South: Travel I-15 north. Take exit 16 and travel through Hurricane to LaVerkin. Continue on SR-9 to the south entrance of the park. SR-9 through Zion National Park is always open and is also called the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway.			Photo: Wade biking near Zion National Park. Bikes and ATV's share the slickrock in some areas.
	Zion National Park Lodging Lodging and services are available in East Zion. The main road through Zion, the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway (SR-9) is open year-round, and is not a route the Zion Canyon Shuttle takes. Zion Canyon is deep inside the park. Towering 3000' walls form a slot canyon, forged by the violent rush of torrent water over millions of years. From late March to late October access through the six mile stretch of road is via the Zion Canyon Shuttle, the rest of the year the canyon is accessed in private vehicles.

Barracks Trail

This is a 5.2 mile unpaved sandy trail that allows for views of Zion Park. Start at the Barracks, located one half mile south of the junction of Scenic Byways 9 and 89 in Mount Carmel Junction.

Dune buggies, all-terrain vehicles and motorcycles rule at the Coral Pink Sand Dunes. Paddle type tires work the best on the soft sand of the dunes and all vehicles must be registered for on and off road use. This is a great place to come and let loose in the hills and hills of sand.

The Elephant Butte Trail starts 4 miles south of the Coral Pink Sand dunes state park entrance and connects with the Barracks trail, both paths boast of beautiful views.

Begin- the Elephant Butte Trail 4 miles south of the Coral Pink Sand Dunes entrance. After traveling 8 miles the trail approaches the turn off for the Barracks Trail. Follow the Barracks trail for 5.2 miles. This path leads to a remote area so be sure that your off terrain vehicle can safely make the trip. Lower tire pressures are recommended for the trail.

ATV Trails: Red Canyon

Casto Canyon Trail

This 5.5 mile moderate to strenuous trail is open to hiking, horseback and off road vehicles. Distance: 5.5 miles. There are great views of the red rocks along this trail.

This 1.9 mile moderate trail is open to hiking, biking, horses and ATV's. This trail is used primarily as a connector trail between the Casto Canyon and Fremont ATV trails.

Snowmobile and ATV trails are abundant on Cedar Mountain along U-14.

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