Easy–Moderate · 1.5–2.5 hours
J.E.M. Trail
The fast and fun desert cruiser. Flowing singletrack along Virgin River cliffs, optional 100-ft JEM Drop.
Slow Days
River Rock Roasting (La Verkin)
Local roastery with a 1,000-foot patio over the Virgin River gorge — espresso + sunset.
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- Difficulty
- Easy
- Duration
- 1–2 hours
- From the lodge
- ~25 min
- Type
- Coffee · pizza · cliff view
River Rock is the local coffee + casual food spot you'll be glad you found. La Verkin location, a few minutes from Hurricane and 25 minutes from the property, with a 1,000-foot patio carved into the cliff over the Virgin River gorge — one of the most dramatic outdoor seats anywhere.
They roast their own coffee, run a wood-fired pizza oven, and keep the menu casual: pizza, salads, breakfast all day, espresso in any form. Pricing is reasonable. Service is friendly. The view is the upgrade.
**Most useful as:** the place you stop for espresso on the way to a Gooseberry sunrise ride; lunch break between Sand Hollow and home; sunset patio with pizza after a Wire Mesa afternoon. Closed Sundays.
Before you go
- Closed Sundays
- Patio seating is first-come; weekends fill at sunset
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