Hard · 4–6 hours
Angels Landing
~45 min + shuttle
Chain-assisted ridge to a 1,488-ft platform above Zion Canyon. The most iconic photo in the Southwest.
The Experience
At the foot of Gooseberry Mesa
Five national parks, world-class slickrock, dark-sky nights, and the local knowledge to make it your own. Browse by what kind of day you want.
The Mighty Five & Beyond
Zion · Bryce · Grand Canyon · Cedar Breaks · Snow Canyon
You came to Utah for the parks. From your front door, five national parks and a dozen monuments are within arm's reach.
Photo: Sakturner · CC BY-SA 4.0
Moderate · 4–8 hours
The Narrows — Bottom Up
~50 min + shuttle
Wade upstream into a 1,000-ft slot canyon. Zion's signature bucket-list walk.
Photo: Andy Morffew · CC BY 2.0
Moderate · 1.5–2.5 hours
Bryce Canyon — Queen's Garden / Navajo Loop
~1 hr 45 min
The single best loop in Bryce — through Wall Street's switchbacks, past Thor's Hammer, into the Silent City of hoodoos.
On Two Wheels
At the foot of Gooseberry. World-class slickrock, mile zero.
Anasazi Cliffs sits at the on-ramp to one of the most concentrated mountain biking zones in North America — Gooseberry, JEM, Wire Mesa, Hurricane Rim.
Photo: Iris Picat / BLM · CC BY 2.0
Easy–Moderate · 1.5–2 hours
Gooseberry Mesa — White Trail
~25–30 min — the property is the on-ramp
The gateway ride. Painted white dots across a 5,200-ft slickrock mesa to a 360° view of Zion.
Photo: Iris Picat / BLM · CC BY 2.0
Hard · 3–5 hours
Gooseberry Mesa — The Big Loop
~30 min
The full circumnavigation. 12–14 miles of slickrock domes, drop-ins, and the famous Hidden Canyon overlook.
Photo: BLM Utah / Leslie Kehmeier · Public Domain
Easy–Moderate · 1.5–2.5 hours
Wire Mesa Loop
~10–15 min — closest to the property
7.4 miles of panoramic slickrock with Zion across the valley. The closest trail to your front door.
Guided Adventure
Canyoneering · UTV · helicopter · climbing · ultras
Local guides and outfitters who know this landscape better than anyone. Rappel a slot, scale Zion's sandstone, fly the canyons, race the trails.
Photo: John Fowler · CC BY 2.0
Moderate · 2.5 / 4 / 6.5 hours
East Zion UTV + Slot Canyon Canyoneering
~50 min to East Zion Adventures
Open-air UTV into private backcountry, then guided rappels into a hidden slot canyon. Kids 5+.
Easy · 20 / 30 / 50 / 90 min
Zion Helicopter Scenic Flight
~30 min to heliport in Virgin
Lift off into the airspace around Zion. The 90-minute version reaches Bryce.
Photo: Emrah Yazıcıoğlu · Pexels License
Hard · Half-Marathon to 100 Miles
Zion Ultras — Trail Running Series
Race start at Ruby Rider Ranch, Apple Valley — minutes away
The race literally starts in Apple Valley. Anasazi Cliffs is the optimal lodging for runners and crews.
Slow Days
Stargazing · spa · scenic drives · fine dining · theater
The Dark Sky stargazing, the spa at Red Mountain, the wood-fired pies in Veyo, dinner at King's Landing in Springdale. The reasons to slow down here are everywhere.
Easy · ~2 hours
Stargazing Zion — Private Dark Sky Tour
~15 min via Kolob Terrace Rd
Zero-gravity recliners, degreed astronomers, 11-inch telescope on Saturn's rings. SQM 21.70 dark.
Photo: HUUM (Pexels) · Pexels License
Easy · 1–4 hours
Plume Spa & Wellness at Red Mountain Resort
~50 min to Ivins
The luxury wellness flagship of southern Utah. Massage, facials, body treatments in a red-rock setting.
Photo: Drdrewwilliams · CC BY-SA 4.0
Easy · Show evening
Tuacahn Amphitheatre
~50 min to Ivins
1,920-seat amphitheater inside 1,500-ft red cliffs. Broadway with pyrotechnics and live animals.
Family & Easy Wins
Beaches · sandboarding · animal sanctuaries · short hikes
High payoff for low effort. Sand Hollow's red beaches, Coral Pink Sand Dunes, Best Friends Sanctuary in Kanab, kid-sized slot canyons in Snow Canyon.
Photo: RhinoRider · CC BY-SA 3.0
Easy · Half / full day
Sand Hollow Beach Day
~25 min
Red-sand beaches, turquoise reservoir, Sand Mountain dunes behind. The closest tropical-feeling beach.
Photo: Patrick Hendry (Unsplash) · Unsplash License
Easy · 1.5 hr free guided tour
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
~1 hr 45 min to Kanab
America's largest no-kill sanctuary — 1,600 animals on 5,800 acres. Free daily tours; Sleepover program for guests bringing dogs.
Photo: Ken Lund · CC BY-SA 2.0
Easy · 1–1.5 hours
Riverside Walk to the Narrows
~50 min
Zion's most beloved easy walk. Paved riverside path under hanging gardens. Wheelchair-friendly.
Build My Day
Sample itineraries to steal
Five real, time-blocked days our guests have done. Take one as-is, or borrow them as inspiration for your own stay.
On Two WheelsSlow Days
The Mountain Biker's Pilgrimage
Wake up at the foot of Gooseberry. Sleep in a hot tub.
- 6:00 AM Coffee on the deck; dawn over Zion
- 7:30 AM Drive 25 min to Gooseberry Mesa trailhead
- 8:00 AM Gooseberry Big Loop — slickrock + South Rim
- 1:00 PM Late lunch at River Rock Roasting (pizza + cliff view)
- 3:00 PM Bike service / shower at the cabin
- 5:00 PM Hot tub and sunset on the property
- 7:00 PM Dinner at King's Landing Bistro, Springdale
GuidedSlow Days
The Canyoneer's Day
Rappel a slot in the morning. Stargaze in the evening.
- 6:30 AM Breakfast at the property
- 8:00 AM Pickup by East Zion Adventures or Zion Guru
- 9:00 AM Half-day private canyoneering — multiple rappels, slot canyon, lunch
- 4:00 PM Return to property; rinse, recover
- 6:00 PM Stargazing Zion private tour (15-min drive)
- 10:30 PM Late drink and cheese plate on the patio
Mighty FiveSlow Days
The Slow Sunday
Snow Canyon. Plume Spa. Tuacahn under the stars.
- 10:00 AM Drive to Snow Canyon (50 min)
- 10:45 AM Petrified Dunes → Jenny's Canyon
- 12:30 PM Lunch at Wood.Ash.Rye (St. George)
- 2:30 PM Spa appointments at Plume Spa, Red Mountain
- 6:30 PM Tuacahn Broadway show (May–Oct) or Painted Pony dinner
- 10:00 PM Return drive; nightcap on the deck
Mighty FiveFamilySlow Days
First-Timer's Zion
First shuttle, Riverside Walk, scenic drive, dinner in Springdale.
- 6:00 AM Drive to Springdale parking (~45 min)
- 6:30 AM Park-and-ride, first shuttle into Zion Canyon
- 7:00 AM Riverside Walk to mouth of the Narrows
- 11:30 AM Lower Emerald Pool loop
- 1:00 PM Lunch at Bit & Spur, Springdale
- 3:00 PM Drive Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway with Canyon Overlook stop
- 8:30 PM Return to property; stargaze from the deck
FamilyOn Two Wheels
Family Sampler
Beach, paddleboard, easy hike, s'mores under the stars.
- 8:30 AM Drive to Sand Hollow State Park (25 min)
- 9:00 AM Beach + paddleboard rentals (Dig Paddlesports)
- 12:30 PM Lunch in Hurricane
- 2:00 PM Short hike at Wire Mesa overlook (10 min from property)
- 5:00 PM Pizza + Pie Shake at Veyo Pies
- 8:00 PM S'mores at the fire pit; constellation guide on the deck
Have a specific guest, occasion, or fitness level in mind? Reach out — we know the area well.
Stay close to what you came for
Book your cabin and explore Zion, Bryce, Gooseberry, and the Dark Sky around them at your own pace.