Little Black Mountain Trail - 0.5 miles; easy

The surfaced trail winds its way over the rust-colored soils of the Moenkopi Formation through the Little Black Mountain Petroglyph Site. The trail provides access to petroglyph viewing areas containing hundreds of rock art designs. Take Quail Hill Road (BLM Road 1069) 1/4 mile south from the Utah-Arizona state line. Turn left on unnumbered road and drive east 4 ½ miles to the parking area.

Virgin Gorge Nature Trail - 0.2 miles; easy

The surfaced trail climbs 40 feet to the crest of a desert shrub-covered hill that commands an impressive view of the heart of the Virgin River Gorge. Interpretive plaques at the summit display historic, geologic, and other information of interest. The trail is accessed via the Cedar Pockets I-15 interchange. Enter the Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area and park at the top of the hill where the campground loop roads split.

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