The Sand Caves are located 5 miles north of Kanab along Highway 89, not far from the Dinosaur Tracks. We did this short hike while touring the venue - the caves are super cool, and at their deepest, it is pitch black.

It’s a very short hike from the parking lot to get up to the caves, but be prepared for a little bit of scrambling to get up to the slickrock bench where the caves are located.

Distance: ~1 mile out-and-back

Difficulty: Very easy

Estimated Hike Time: 30-45 minutes

The Belly of the Dragon is quite the adventurous, scenic, little hike. The tunnel goes under Highway 89 and is used as a drainage for the upper canyons that feed into the North Fork River. Therefore, do not enter into the tunnel under any rainy conditions. There are a few spots or rock scrambling to get up and through the tunnel. Through the tunnel is a short hike, you may continue up the wash for about 4 miles, it ends at a beautiful little slot canyon.

The Tilted Mesa MTB region is about 10 miles east of Kanab on Highway 89. It offers riders a range of trail difficulty and features.

Find the trail network on Trailforks or Mt Bike Project

Coral Pink Sand Dunes is one of the most unique state parks in the southwest with its shifting sea of fiery red/orange dunes framed by giant red rock and jagged mountain peaks. And the absolute best way to experience the park is by sandboarding or sledding down the dunes!

Sand boards (stand-up) and sand sleds (sit-down) are available for rent at the park on a first-come, first-serve basis. They are great fun on the dunes, although climbing the hill again afterwards can be a bit of a chore. The rental fee is $25 per board and they can be rented at the Visitor Center. Rentals need to be returned 30 minutes prior to the Visitor Center closing. Visitor center hours change with the length of daylight hours, contact the Visitor Center by phone for current operating hours.

From grand tours of the entire Sanctuary to more focused visits to our animal care centers, there are plenty of opportunities to check out all there is to see, from cats and dogs who are learning how joyful life can be to birds, pigs and horses who are receiving the TLC they need to heal and grow.