East Zion Brushy Cove Jeep Tour — High-Altitude Jeeping Above Zion National Park
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5 hours (90 minutes)
Fitness Level
Minimal fitness required; you must be able to step into a lifted vehicle and tolerate a bumpy ride.
Overview
Climb into a Jeep and ascend ridgelines that overlook Zion National Park’s eastern canyons. This 90-minute Brushy Cove tour blends technical off-road driving with geology, local stories, and sweeping views.
East Zion Brushy Cove Jeep Tour — High-Altitude Jeeping Above Zion National Park
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The engine rumbles, tires bite into red dirt, and the jeep leans as if testing the hillside—then pushes up, up, until the canyon drops away and you’re looking down on Zion from a side of the park most visitors never see. The East Zion Brushy Cove Jeep Tour is not a selfie stop; it’s a mechanical ascent that feels equal parts geology lesson and thrill ride. Guides navigate steep embankments and boulder fields with a practiced calm, letting the landscape reveal its spires, slickrock slabs, and tributary canyons.
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Adventure Tips
Dress in layers
High ridgelines expose you to sun and wind; bring a warm layer for chills and a sun layer for midday heat.
Secure loose items
The jeep crawls over boulders—stow cameras and hats in a pack or secure them to avoid loss.
Bring motion-mitigation
If you’re prone to motion sickness, take preventive measures before the tour; the ride can be bumpy and technical.
Respect fragile soils
Stay seated and keep hands inside the vehicle to avoid trampling cryptobiotic crust and damaging vegetation.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Mule deer
- Red-tailed hawk
History
This eastern flank of Zion was historically used by ranchers and homesteads; many of the jeep routes follow old stock roads and logging access tracks.
Conservation
The area contains sensitive soils and cryptobiotic crust—stay on vehicle routes, avoid stepping on crust, and pack out all trash to reduce erosion and habitat damage.
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Recommended Gear
Warm layers (fleece or insulated jacket)
Useful for chilly mornings and windy ridge tops in fall and winter.
fall specific
Sturdy closed-toe shoes
Helpful for getting in and out of the vehicle and for any short, rocky walkouts.
Sunglasses and sunscreen
Sun is intense on exposed sandstone; protection prevents glare and sunburn.
summer specific
Small daypack with water bottle
Keeps bottled water and snacks handy—provided by the tour but convenient for extra needs.