Hiking
The Dixie National Forest has hundreds of miles of trails for hiking and backpacking. The landscape of the forest is extremely varied in elevation, plant life, and geology. Hike in the rocky pinyon and juniper forests, through lush meadows full of wildflowers, through rugged lava fields, to high mountain lakes, or to the rim of mesa tops with scenic views of the lower red rock canyons below.
Most trails are shared with other recreational users, click on the links on the right to learn more about trail sharing and responsible hiking and backpacking.
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Lion's Mouth
Lion's Mouth starts at the trailhead and is a quick climb up to the cave itself. The trail brings you to the front of the cave were several petroglyphs are visible. Be respectful of the ancient art…
Little Creek Peak Trail
This trail begins to descend from old log worm fence through a mixed conifer stand on to a rock ridge spine sparsely covered with mahogany. From ridge spine, beautiful views can be seen both east and…
Lodge Trail
A short access trail to the Virgin River Rim Trail from the Navajo Lake Basin.
Long & Round Willow Bottom Loop - #34001.5 & 34036
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A short trail through mixed conifer, aspen forests, and meadows to two scenic reservoirs.Long & Round Willow Bottom Loop #34001.5 & 34036 Trail GuideFor more information on this trail, call the…
Long Hollow Trail
The trail is heavily used by sheep during the summer months. It generally follows the Long Hollow drainage and the boundary of the Ashdown Gorge Wilderness Area. Vegetation along the trail consists…
Mace's Run Trail
The Mace's Run Trail Runs mostly along the sidney peaks trail below the summit. This trail connects Dark Hollow to the Biking trails in the Brian Head Resort.
Marathon Trail
A 27-mile advance bike route from Navajo Lake to Brian Head Trail head is located next to the Te Ah Campground in the Navajo Lake basin. Parts of the trail are not well marked but they are in the…
Mill Canyon Trail
Due to an active wildfire in the area, the Pine Valley Recreation Area is closed indefinitely for public safety. All reservations through 12/31/25 will be refunded. Thank you for understanding.Visit…
Mineral Canyon Trail
This trail starts at Lower Cottonwood troughs and follows the main drainage through thick patches of scrub oak mixed with pinyon and juniper. The trail works up the drainage climbing steadily, until…
Mineral/Willow Trail
The Mineral/Willow Creek Trail is a primitave trail that follows the bed/path of willow creek. starts in a lower Pinyon Juniper forest, and then increases in elevation to start getting some oak and…