Utah - Kanab | day trip | itinerary

Utah - Kanab | day trip | itinerary

A drive from St George to Kanab and back through Zions National Park. Great for most ages.
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Day trip near St George, Utah

This itinerary is great to pair with others on my page! This loop can take all day if you do each activity. Spend as much time as you want at each place but be aware of how much time is left before it gets dark.

Things to bring

• drinks

• lunch and snacks

• sturdy shoes with good grip

• jackets / hats / etc. (Based on weather)

Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park

Bring your stuff for sledding! 

Whether the dunes are covered in snow or bone dry you can sled down them. You can hike around and explore, we found a waterfall on the mountainside. Be careful for four-wheelers and other vehicles driving fast further out in the dunes. It does get cold in the winter!

Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park
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A bit of a drive from St George, partway is dirt roads. Easy enough to get to.
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Moqui caves

The hike to the sand caves is a bit slippery and steep in some spots. You'll need shoes with good grip. Although I am afraid of heights I was able to do this hike. We saw plenty of young children and older individuals as well.

This is a good spot to take a lunch break and use the bathroom.

Moqui Cave
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The best thing at this spot is the hike up the side of the mountain to the sand caves!
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Belly of the dragon

On your way to Zions National Park, you can make a pit stop here. It is a man-made tunnel that goes under the road to accommodate water flow.

The Belly of the Dragon (Trailhead)
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Overlook canyon

On your way back to St George you can drive through Zions and do this nice hike! We saw older individuals and young kids on this hike.

Canyon Overlook Trailhead Parking Lot
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A quick hike that is easier than you think it will be. At the end, you overlook sections of the park, a spectacular view.
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