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Unlike the other trail systems in St. George Field Office area, the Hurricane Cliffs Trail System wasn't developed because of its awesome slick rock or incredible views, and it isn't inside a protected area such as a Reserve or Area of Critical Environmental Concern. This trail system developed because it's an area that is just plain fun to mountain bike.While not the legendary riding of the Gooseberry Mesa National Recreation Trail (under whose shadow this trail system sits), the Hurricane Cliffs Trail System has its own rewards. From smooth, rolling terrain to rough, rocky slabs, there are over 36 miles of great riding single-track in the system.Be sure to check each trail you plan to visit as there are user group restrictions. For example, the Canal Trail is only open to hikers, and equestrians are restricted to existing roads and the Chinatown Wash.
Hurricane Hills Trailhead: From Interstate 15 Exit 16, head east on State Route 9 to Hurricane City for 9.5 miles. Turn right on Main Street. Take the first left onto State Route 59 and at 0.75 miles turn left into the trailhead. (To reach Canal Trail, hike 1.8 miles on the Rim Trail before turning left onto the Canal Trail.) Virgin Dam Trailhead:From Interstate 15 Exit 16, head east on State Route 9 to Hurricane City for 9.5 miles. Turn right on Main Street. Take the first left onto State Route 59 and at 3.1 miles turn left on the gravel road (marked by a very large gravel turnout on the shoulder of SR 59). Travel 1.9 miles and turn left. At 0.2 miles turn right. Continue for another 1.3 miles the trailhead.
Amazing dispersed camping location with dedicated sites. Beautiful scenery, great bike trails, close to Zion. We loved it here! But careful of the extreme winds and cold nights in the winter/spring.
Camped one night toward the end of March. Lots of rain made the area really muddy. Saw 2 vehicles stuck in the mud on our way out. Views looked like they would be great without all the rain. Private land between BLM land, just pay attention to signs and get a marked campsite.
Camped here the night before we went to Zion National park. It was a great campground. Hiked to the top of the plateau there and found lots of dirtbike trails.
It was a great spot for our 2 days camping. It has a fireplace and I think there are also restrooms but not in walking distance .
It's really quiet and close to Zion.
This place is fantastic it's only about 17 miles from the entrance of Zion National Park there is 4G service with Verizon and I got a free private Camp spot the only one with shade out of more than 100 spots so I'm pretty grateful :-) the dirt Trail is accessible by even a Prius so you'll be able to get to your spot in just about any car. I came for 3 Days mostly low wind but one day the wind was so hi while I was gone it crushed my tent down to a pancake! But all is well when I fixed it back up
