Easy · 1–2 hours
River Rock Roasting (La Verkin)
Local roastery with a 1,000-ft patio over the Virgin River gorge. Espresso plus sunset.
Slow Days
Toquerville Falls
A two-tiered waterfall fed by La Verkin Creek hidden 8 miles off pavement — locals' summer swimming hole.
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Duration
- 3–4 hours
- From the lodge
- ~30 min + 8 mi off-road
- Type
- Off-road waterfall
Toquerville Falls is the local swimming hole — a two-tiered waterfall fed by La Verkin Creek, hidden 8 miles off pavement on a dirt road that filters out casual visitors. The lower pool is deep enough to jump into safely (locals do); the upper tier is more for sitting under and getting cooled off.
**The drive in is the catch.** The road runs about 8 miles of unmaintained dirt with rocky stretches that will defeat low-clearance vehicles. High-clearance 4WD is strongly recommended, AWD acceptable in dry conditions. After rain the road becomes impassable; after snow it can stay closed for weeks.
Go in spring or early summer for the strongest waterfall flow. Late summer the falls drop to a trickle. Bring water, a towel, water shoes for the rocks. Pack out everything you pack in — this place stays good because locals respect it.
Before you go
- 8-mile dirt road defeats sedans — 4WD strongly recommended
- After rain or snow the road is impassable
- No services — bring water, food, first aid
- Pack out trash; this place stays good only because visitors respect it
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