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The WSA consists of five parallel, south trending canyons separated by benches. Numerous winding side canyons and steep cliffs isolate the benches.The Circle Cliffs landscape is found in the northeastern portion of the WSA. This is the best known and...

Stone Cabin is a historical cabin located along the Green River Daily. This site offers a metal fire ring and picnic table under cottonwood trees

Recommended Users: Mountain Bikers, Hikers. Most riders park in downtown Santa Clara City and ride in on Stucki Springs Road for an extended ride of 9.7 miles (one way). Keep in mind that Stucki Springs Road is open to OHVs...

The Sullivan Canyon non-motorized route is a 15-mile long, one-way route through the Paiute Wilderness Area. The route runs from the ridgeline near Mount Bangs down into the Virgin River Gorge Canyon. Wilderness restrictions apply; motorized or mechanized use are...

Experience peacefulness and solitude as you ride the Bureau of Land Management's Sunshine Loop through fascinating desert scenery. Interesting dry washes, colorful buttes and abruptly rising escarpments impress mountain bikers all along this half-day trip. The 8.5-mile (13.5 km) loop...

Overview The Superbowl Group Site at Superbowl Campground is ideal for larger groups (10 to 30 people) wishing to recreate in the Indian Creek area of Bears Ears National Monument or be close to the Needles District of Canyonlands National...

The beach is a day use only area and offers picnic tables, metal fire rings and an outhouse

At over 9,600 feet Swasey Mountain is the highest peak in the House Range and it is a prominent West Desert landmark. Swasey Peak, Tatow Knob, and the sheer limestone cliffs along the west side are the most striking features...

The campground and day use area offer camping and picnicking opportunities along the Green River. The campground consists of 12 sites, with some sites intended for large groups. Sites include metal fire rings, picnic tables, an outhouse, and camping pads...

The boat ramp serves as the take out for boaters taking off from the multi-day float trip down Desolation Canyon and the Green River Daily. The ramp offers overnight parking and outhouses. The ramp is located 10 miles down the...

Just of I-70 the head of Sinbad and Swasey’s cabin area invites camping, hiking, OHV trails and opportunities to explore. The elements have molded the buff-colored sandstone into pocketed watchtowers and other fanciful shapes. Members of the Swasey family first...

Camping facilities are provided at this Recreation Area in three distinct locations. This recreation site is bordered by the lofty escarpment to the north and large buttes to the east and west. The North Campground consists of 1 large group...

Swing Bridge trailhead serves as the take out for those wishing to hike or float through the Little Grand Canyon. The trailhead is located near the Swing Bridge campground. This hike explores the San Rafael river as it cuts through...

Length of Hike: 3.27 miles one-way to top of pass Type of Hike: Primitive trail for hiking and equestrian use, marked by rock cairns Area Attractions: Great views of the Priest and Nuns, Castle Rock, Adobe Mesa, Professor Valley and...

Take Out Boat Ramp is the primary exit point or take out ramp used by boaters who are floating the "Colorado River Daily". It can also be used as a launch point for a more mellow "flatwater" stretch of river...

Located within the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument, Tassi Ranch consists of a 1930s-era stone ranch house, a barn, corral, and a grove of huge cottonwood trees beside a seasonal stream called Pigeon Wash. The remains of a holding pond and...

Recommended Users: Equestrians, Hikers, Mountain Bikers. Two-track trail. 0.5 miles in length. Difficulty: Easy/Easiest (IMBA Trail Difficulty Rating System). Tava’atsi (pronounced ta-vats) means “two striped chipmunk” in Southern Paiute. The trail used to be a main access point into the...

Taylor Creek Wilderness is located adjacent to the Kolob Canyons region of Zion National Park. Visitors enjoy hiking, backpacking, photography, fishing and rock climbing.

The Taylor Creek Wilderness now contains a total of 32 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Utah. In 2009 the Taylor Creek Wilderness became part of the...

Utah’s Color County District recently completed improvements to both the Tempi’po’op Trail and the Anasazi Valley Trailhead to address drainage issues and ensure equitable access for visitors. The Trail receives nearly 80,000 visitors per year, over 30,000 of them via...

Temple Mountain Townsite Campground is located at the intersection of Temple Mountain and Behind-the-Reef Roads, two miles west of the turnoff to Goblin Valley State Park. One of the most distinctive geologic features of central Utah, the Reef is a...

Temple Trail is located in the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument, co-managed with the National Park Service. From 1874 to 1876, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) operated two sawmills at Nixon Spring. Lumber was hauled by ox...

Recommended Trail Users: Hikers. Two-track. 0.2 miles in length. Difficulty: Easy.This trail leads to the Warner Valley Dinosaur Track Site, where over 400 tracks can be found imprinted in the sandstone. Interpretive signs on site provide information to the visitor.

Three Fingers Canyon hike is a popular hike along the front side of the San Rafael Reef WSA. Access to the trailhead is difficult, 4 X 4 is required.

Three Kiva is a stabilized pueblo located in Montezuma Canyon along County Road B146 about seven miles upcanyon from the Perkins Road (County Road B206). It features a reconstructed kiva with a roof and ladder access, accessed by a short...

This high desert disc golf course features rugged terrain and scenic views. Unique granite rock formations, pinion, juniper trees and sage brush litter the landscape providing challenging obstacles. Course features include large concrete tee pads, Innova DISCatcher baskets, and course...

The Equestrian Trailhead in Three Peaks contains a large parking lot, restrooms, water, a covered picnic area, and corrals. The variable terrain and soil type make this an attractive location for equestrians year round. Despite equestrian use not being permitted...

Three Peaks Recreation Area features a unique recreation activity model aviation. The Model Port meets to AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics) standards by being 500 feet by 60 feet and is paved. This site provides a restroom facility, a large...

The Three Peaks Mountain Bike Trailhead provides parking and immediate access to the Three Peaks Non-Motorized Trail System. The trailhead and trail system are located within Three Peaks Recreation Area, a Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA) where existing and proposed...

The Three Peaks OHV Trailhead serves as a large OHV staging area in the heart of the Three Peaks Recreation Area. The site provides immediate access to the Color Country OHV Trail System and miles of additional motorized routes that...

Located just ten miles northwest of Cedar City, Three Peaks Recreation Area hosts a range of recreation opportunities appealing to both residents and visitors alike. Upon completion of a comprehensive recreation management plan in 2006, 6,000 acres were designated as...

The Three Peaks Radio Controlled (RC) Track has a wheelchair-accessible track stand and 3 remote control car tracks: 1 maze track, 1 oval track, and a kid's course. The tracks may be changed each year, with new configurations. For reservations...

Activities: Hiking, Biking, and Horseback Riding Trail Distance: 1 mile (one way) two-track Trail Difficulty: Moderate Connects the Red Reef East Trail to the Adit Trail. From the Adit Trail, visitors can then connect to the White Reef Trail and...

Tom’s Canyon Trail is a 2.5-mile loop hiking and equestrian trail to the northeast of Kanab, Utah. The trail offers horseback riders and hikers a gentle ramble through sagebrush, dry ravines, and up a box canyon. The trail ends at...

Riddled with old mine shafts from the uranium boom times, the Butte is right across the Muddy River from Hondu Arch. A put-in for rafting when there is water in the Muddy, the area has many dispersed camping possibilities. Finishing...

The internment of Americans of Japanese ancestry during WWII was one of the worst violations of civil rights against citizens in the history of the United States. The government and the US Army, falsely citing military necessity, locked up over...

Topaz, Utah's state gem, is a semi-precious gemstone that occurs as very hard, transparent crystals in a variety of colors. The topaz crystals at Topaz Mountain are naturally amber colored but become colorless after extensive exposure to sunlight. The crystals...

These shear hills contain some of the most productive and diverse rock hound areas in the west. Visitors to Topaz Mountain can collect a variety of topaz and crystals, while nearby are trilobite beds (at Antelope Springs) and geode beds...

The Transcontinental Railroad National Back Country Byway, also known as the Central Pacific Railroad Grade, is administered by the Bureau of Land Management for public use and enjoyment. Due to its unique history and scenic beauty, the Transcontinental Railroad Grade...

The Transcontinental Railroad National Back Country Byway, also known as the Central Pacific Railroad Grade, is administered by the Bureau of Land Management for public use and enjoyment. Due to its unique history and scenic beauty, the Transcontinental Railroad Grade...

This area is the most popular stop along the famous Labyrinth Canyon flat water trip. The canyon offers river camping, a deep canyon hike and canyoneering opportunities. Be aware of flash flood conditions in all desert canyons.

Length of Hike: 2.5 miles one way Area Attractions: The trail has excellent views of the La Sal Mountains and also goes through the beautiful riparian area of Trough Springs Canyon which has running water year round. Route Description: This...

Mt. Trumbull is centered in the Uinkaret Mountains, just north of the Grand Canyon. The area contains basalt flows and cinder cones draped with ponderosa pine, pinyon pine, and juniper. Tassel-eared Kaibab squirrels and wild turkeys are abundant. There are...

This site has a historic schoolhouse that has been restored and is open to the public. The old schoolhouse holds fond memories for those who received some or all of their education there. It functioned as a school, church, dance...

Flat areas in the southern portion of the WSA are limited to canyon floors, ledges, and narrow ridge tops. South of the cliffs, alternate layers of soft and resistant rocks form a landscape of benches and slopes cut by canyons...

Overview Campsites are tucked within the steep canyon walls along the Colorado River, with spectacular views suitable for tent camping. Individual sites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. This campground is popular with climbers visiting the Big Bend Bouldering...

The Upper Black Boxes can be deadly and should only be attempted by experienced hikers. This route includes miles of wading and swimming through San Rafael River gorge with walls 400 feet high and 25 feet wide in places

Recommended Users: Equestrians, Hikers, Mountain Bikers. Singletrack trail. 0.4 miles in length. Difficulty: Easy/Easiest (IMBA Trail Difficulty Rating System). The Upper Graveyard Trail is the main access into the Santa Clara/Land Hill ACEC area of the Santa Clara River Reserve...

Overview Upper Onion Creek Campground offers striking views of the Colorado River canyon and the surrounding red rock cliffs, mesas and spires, with the La Sal Mountains as a dramatic back-drop. Individual sites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis...