Greater Zion Ride-Along UTV Tour — Sand Hollow Dunes & Zion Vistas
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
No special fitness required—suitable for most travelers who can sit for two hours and climb into a UTV.
Overview
Feel the dunes under a professional driver’s hands and watch Zion’s cliffs roll across the horizon on a two-hour ride-along UTV tour. This guided off-road route through Sand Hollow State Park combines steep dune runs, red-sand viewpoints, and practical guidance for first-time riders.
Greater Zion Ride-Along UTV Tour — Sand Hollow Dunes & Zion Vistas
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The engine thumps beneath you and the desert exhales: red sand drifts off the UTV’s fenders as the driver threads a line between fins of Navajo sandstone and wind-sculpted dunes. On a two-hour ride-along through Greater Zion and Sand Hollow State Park, you don’t steer—so you can watch the horizon unspool: Zion’s cliffs to the north, the Hurricane Cliffs to the east, and a patchwork of reservoirs and dunes below.
Adventure Photos
Adventure Tips
Protect from the sun
Wear sunscreen, a wide-brim hat for waiting periods, and UV sunglasses—there’s little shade on dune ridges.
Secure loose items
Use a camera strap or a zippered pack—sand and bumps will eject unsecured gear quickly.
Hydrate before and during
Bring a refillable bottle; guides provide bottled water but you’ll appreciate extra fluids in hot months.
Layer for changing temps
Mornings can be cool and afternoons hot—bring a lightweight wind layer you can stash.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Desert cottontail
- Red-tailed hawk
History
The area’s sandstone layers were deposited as sand dunes in the Jurassic; local human history includes Indigenous use and later ranching and recreational development.
Conservation
Stay on designated trails to protect cryptobiotic soil crusts and native plants; operators follow OHV best-practices to minimize erosion and habitat disturbance.
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Adventure Hotspots in Hurricane
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Closed-toe hiking shoes
Protects feet when boarding, disembarking, and walking on hot or rocky sand.
Polarized sunglasses
Reduces glare off sand and water for safer visibility and better photos.
summer specific
Light buff or dust mask
Keeps sand and dust out of your face when the UTV kicks up grit.
spring specific
Small daypack with water
Carries extras—water, sunscreen, phone, and a light layer for changing temperatures.
summer specific