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Greater Zion Daredevil

Greater Zion

Day 1

Morning
adventure

Epic Summit Hike (Zion National Park)

Choose your adrenaline rush:
🅰️ Angels Landing (Permit Required, ~4–6 hours roundtrip)
Must have Recreation.gov permit ($6 application + $3/person)
🅱️ Scout Lookout + Observation Point East Mesa (No permits, ~5–6 hours total)
Backup option if no Angels Landing permits

Afternoon
dining

Lunch + Recovery in Springdale

Refuel after your epic hike with a satisfying meal.
🔍 Local Options: GreaterZion.com > Dining in Springdale

Afternoon
adventure

Choose Your Afternoon Adventure (Eastern Region)

🟢 Option A – Sand Hollow State Park (25–30 min from Springdale)
Red sand recreation area with OHV trails and a reservoir
Sandboarding, swimming, and ATV rentals are available

🟢 Option B – Mountain Biking on Gooseberry Mesa Trails (30 – 40 min from Springdale)
Try the Slickrock Loop or South Rim Trail
Flowy, scenic, intermediate-to-advanced riding

🟢 Option C – Via Ferrata (In Springdale or Kolob Reservoir)
Scale the steep face of gorgeous canyon walls, climb iron-rung ladders

Evening
adventure

Sunset Viewing Stop

La Verkin Overlook – Great views of the Hurricane Valley and Cliffs with minimal walking

Sand Hollow State Park – Reflective water and red dunes

Pioneer Park (St. George) – Red rock formations and elevated views overlooking the city.

Evening
dining

Dinner in Hurricane, La Verkin, or St. George

🔍 GreaterZion.com > Places to Eat

Day 2

Morning
adventure

Adventure in Snow Canyon State Park (Ivins)

🟢 Canyoneering or Rappelling
Popular route: Island in the Sky
🟢 Lava Tubes + Petrified Dunes Exploration
Slickrock scrambling and underground lava tube caves
Bring headlamps for cave exploration
🟢 Rock Climbing Session
Try the basalt and Navajo sandstone walls
Multiple difficulty levels available
Popular areas: The Circus and Aftershock Wall

Afternoon
dining

Lunch in Ivins or Santa Clara

🍴 GreaterZion.com > City Dining in St. George

Afternoon
adventure

Optional light adventure or recovery time:

🟢 E-Biking through Ivins/Kayenta Art Village
🟢 Short hike at Red Hills Desert Garden (St. George)

Evening
dining

Dinner in St. George

Evening
adventure

End your adventure with the signature sunset glow

Snow Canyon Overlook

Pioneer Park (St. George)

Whiterocks Amphitheater (inside Snow Canyon)

The cliffside is your comfort zone.

You crave adrenaline and altitude. From scaling Angels Landing to rappelling through desert canyons, your perfect trip includes sweat, grit, and stories that make people’s jaws drop. Whether it’s sandboarding on dunes or tearing down Gooseberry Mesa on a mountain bike, Greater Zion is your ultimate red rock playground.


Adventure never looked so good. Pick up a sunshirt and backpack to seek thrills in style. 

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Kachula Adventure Blanket

A versatile adventure blanket with a stunning design inspired by iconic canyon landscapes. It transforms from blanket to poncho to pillow, making it your go-to accessory on hikes, picnics, or stargazing under the desert sky.                            

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Greater Zion Java Socks

Durable, moisture-wicking, and sustainably made from cotton, recycled plastic, and coffee grounds. These socks provide stylish support for everything from hiking trails to relaxing in town.                                                                                 

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Quest Duffel Bag

The Quest Duffel Bag is made from upcycled fabric, finished with a waterproof coating, and small enough to fit in an airplane’s overhead compartment. Whether you are hiking slot canyons, biking scenic trails, golfing, or paddleboarding, this bag is built to keep up with it all.

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Mirage Sun Shirt

The Mirage Sun Shirt is a wardrobe necessity for the 300+ days of sunshine in Greater Zion. Made with non-chemically coated fabric that delivers permanent UV protection, lightweight breathability, and quick-drying comfort, it adapts to everything from ATV rides in Sand Hollow to sunrise hikes on Angels Landing.