An integral part of the southern Utah experience involves getting outside and experiencing our diverse wilderness of our mountains, deserts, canyons and rivers.
Brian Head Mountain Biking
We will be upgrading our mountain bike fleet next year and will have great deals on late models after Labor Day.For more info please contact Ken Jenson at 435-677-2035. We are now an authorized dealer of Kona bikes. To access the major area trailheads, use the resort's weekend chairlift service, or stay and play in the park on one or all of our diverse trail options.The Brian Head Resort mountain bike terrain parks include: jumps, drops, walls, ladders and other wooden elements. These areas require varied degrees of skill level. Start small, ride smart and work your way up. This ever expanding and centralized terrain park network includes Ken's Woods, Stef's Steps and Malicious Woods. All are accessible from the lower parts of Color Country, Timberline, Lil' Gritty and Wildflower.
Brian Head Resort also offers back country trails. You can get to those trails by Mountain Express Shuttle .
To view trail options click here .
Bike Shop
Our full service, one stop, rental, repair and retail shop is an easy way to get your adventure started. We staff only the friendliest, most qualified and experienced personnel to assist you. Check out our fleet of top of the line Kona mountain bikes. Our full-suspension bikes offer the safest technology available on the market today.
Rentals include helmet, tire repair tools and maps. If you are renting on a day that our lift service is available, we will throw in a single ride in the park for FREE!
If you don't have a season pass, remember to ask about how easy it is to save on our bike lift combos.
Rental reservations are not required. However, they are recommended if you want a particular bike.
Call 866.930.1010 ext 213
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Release Form
Download your summer release form here
Operating Dates
June 22– September (Weather Permitting)
June – Saturday and Sunday
July and August – Friday through Sunday
September – Saturday and Sunday
Operating Hours
Lifts operate from 9:30am – 4:30pm.
Bike Shops are open from 9:00am – 5:00pm.
Brian Head Treasure Trail
*Prepare for hiking conditions, and finish by 4:30 p.m. to claim your prize in the Adventure Center.
Let your kids experience the fun, learning, and adventure of the Brian Head Treasure Trail. Stop by the Adventure Center at Giant Steps Lodge and get started on your own Brian Head Adventure. All the activities take place along the Family Adventure/Vista Trail and are fun and challenging for ages four and up. As you hike down, keep an eye open for treasure, clues and scrambled letters. Three different adventures await you:
Brian Head Resort Kids Treasure Hunt
The treasure hunt takes place as you hike down. Keep an eye out for certain items such as fossils, “gold” and a magic egg. When you return to the Adventure Center, you will get a matching bead for every item you find which will help you to create the Treasure Trail necklace.
Find the Golden Horseshoes
As you hike down the trail, find the letters printed on the golden horse shoes. Write them on the sheet we'll provide you and unscramble the letters when you get back to the Adventure Center. If you get the correct word, you'll receive a prize. Stop by the shop at Giant Steps Adventure Center to get started.
The Secret of Desbah
This adventure is more challenging for the older kids – and kids at heart. We'll give you a map, a compass, your first clue, and the rest is up to you. Follow the clues around the mountain – one clue leads to another. When you've successfully followed the clues and navigated the mountain, the Secret of Desbah will be revealed. Tell us what that secret is for a prize.
These activities are a $5 add-on to the cost of the lift ticket. The total price for a child is $10 and $15 for an adult. The entire trail is approximately 3 miles long. Make sure you have water, a jacket, appropriate shoes, sunscreen, and bug repellant. Please call (866)930-1010 ext. 213 for more information.
Lift operates Saturday – Sunday in June and September, and Friday through Sunday in July and August from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
ATV Rentals
Pinewoods Resort
1490 E. Duck Creek Ridge Rd, Duck Creek
(435) 682-2378 or (435) 682-2512
www.pinewoodsresort.com
Zion Jeep Tours
Zion Outback Tours in open air jeeps
(866) 946-6494
www.zionjeeptours.com
Thunder Mountain Motorsports
539 N. Hwy 143, Brian Head
(435) 677-2288 or (866) 677-2FUN(2386)
www.brianheadthunder.com
ATV Guided Tours
Utah Rhino Rentals
Cedar City
(435) 590-3829 or (888) 744-6608
www.UtahRhinoRentals.com
Climbing / Canyoneering Tours
SUU Outdoors Center
351 W. University Blvd, Cedar City
(435) 865-8704
www.suu.edu/ss/outdoors
Paragon Adventures
Guided Climbs and Rappelling
(435) 673-1709
www.paragonclimbing.com
Zion Adventure Company
Guided Canyoneering & Rock Climbing
Equipment Sales & Rentals
(435) 772-1001
www.zionadventures.com.com
Zion Rock & Mountain Guides
Canyoneering and Rock Climbing
Tours and Equipment Rentals
(435) 772-3303
www.zionrockguides.com
Cross Country Ski / Snowshoe Rentals
Brian Head Sports
269 S. Village Way, Brian Head
(435) 677-2014
www.brianheadtown.com/bhsports
Georg's Ski Shop
612 S. Hwy 143, Brian Head
(435) 677-2013
www.georgsskishop.com
Pinewoods Resort
1490 E. Duck Creek Ridge Rd, Duck Creek
(435) 682-2378 or (435) 682-2512
www.pinewoodsresort.com
SUU Outdoors Center
351 W. University Blvd, Cedar City
(435) 865-8704
www.suu.edu/ss/outdoors
Cross Country Ski / Snowshoe Guided Tours
SUU Outdoors Center
351 W. University Blvd, Cedar City
(435) 865-8704
www.suu.edu/ss/outdoors
Fishing/Boating
Bear Paw Fishing Resort
905 So. Highway 143
Panguitch Lake, Utah 84759
435-676-2650
bearpawfishingresort.com
ROCKY POINT BOAT DOCK, LLC.
Panguitch Lake is located
approximately 20 minutes east of Brian Head Ski Resort
rockypointboatdock.com
Panguitch Lake Adventure Resort
791 So. Lakeshore Drive
Panguitch, UT 84759
435.676.2864
RVfish.com
Golf
Cedar Ridge Golf Course
200 E. 900 North, Cedar City
(435)586-2970
www.cedarcity.org
Horseback Riding/Sleigh Rides
Canyon Trail Rides
Guided Rides in Grand Canyon, Zion & Bryce
(435)679-8665
www.canyonrides.com
Navajo Trails
Duck Creek
(435)691-7433 or (435)691-0470
MacDonald Ranch
Sleigh and Wagon Rides for all Occasions
(435)648-2133
Panguitch Lake Trail Rides
A short scenic drive from Panguitch.
Head South on UT-143 out of Panguitch
Enjoy the beautiful drive 17 miles and we are on the right side, you can't miss the horses.
Panguitchlaketrailrides.com
Snowmobile Rentals
Pinewoods Resort
1490 E. Duck Creek Ridge Rd, Duck Creek
(435) 682-2378 or (435) 682-2512
www.pinewoodsresort.com
Ride-n Snowmobile Rental
406 S. Hwy 143, Brian Head
(435) 310-0300
www.ride-n.com
Thunder Mountain Motorsports
539 N. Hwy 143, Brian Head
(435) 677-2288 or (866) 677-2FUN(2386)
www.brianheadthunder.com
Snowmobile Guided Tours
Thunder Mountain Motorsports
539 N. Hwy 143, Brian Head
(435) 677-2288 or (866) 677-2FUN(2386)
www.brianheadthunder.com
Family Adventure
The Brian Head Family Adventure is a self-guided activity course along Dixie National Forest's new and incredibly scenic Vista Trail. The Vista trailhead is at 11,000 ft. and is located at the top of the Giant Steps lift. The trail itself meanders its way down the mountain for 2.75 miles back to the base of the chairlift and Activity Center.
Activities are free with the purchase of a scenic lift ticket . Children and adults will enjoy activities that are culturally, geographically and historically significant to Brian Head Resort and the surrounding area.
** An adult must accompany children under the age of twelve for all activities.
Not sure what to take with you on the trail? Click Here to see our tips and recommendations!
Activities Include:
Fossil Excavation
Adventurers will excavate and identify various types of plant and animal fossils at our simulated dig site.
Panning for Gold
Come prospect for gold and learn the procedures at our pyrite placer.
Cattle Roping
Hone your lariat skills and help git them doggies home!
Pictograph Painting
Make your story last a thousand years!
Rates
| Adult | $10.00 |
| Senior | $6.00 |
| Child | $5.00 |
Operating Dates
(Weather Permitting)
June – Saturday and Sunday
July and August – Friday through Sunday
September – Saturday and Sunday
Operating Hours
Lifts operate from 9:30am – 4:30pm.
Bike Shops are open from 9:00am – 5:00pm.
Brian Head Geocaching
summer season, Brian Head Resort is introducing a new recreational adventure center that combines geo-caching and orienteering for a fun outdoor treasure hunt. The adventure can be played with a GPS, or mobile device and other navigational techniques.
The general rules are simple: At the Giant Steps Adventure Center, you will be given a scorecard which includes the first clue. The first clue includes a grid coordinate and a terrain feature description. After riding the chairlift to the top, use the clue and your GPS to find the first “cache”. Once you locate it, you will find a distinctive punch mark for your scorecard, and the clue for traveling to the next cache. Make sure you get each punch mark for each cache.
There are ten caches to find as you work your way down the mountain for a total of about 3 miles. The route generally follows the Vista Trail. You must find the next cache along the route in order to get the clue for the following cache. The course is not self correcting. Some clues will be grid coordinates and others will be an azimuth (line of bearing) and distance.
For those treasure hunters who are competitive, record your start and finish time. Bring your completed scorecard and times back to the Adventure Center where we'll keep track of the season's fastest times.
For those of you who are unfamiliar with geo-caching or orienteering ask at the Adventure Center for a quick lesson.
The clues use the WGS84 and lat/long coordinate system. The azimuth clues are based on magnetic North and distance in meters.
Each cache is marked with a white and orange control flag.
Rates
| Adult | $10.00 |
| Senior | $6.00 |
| Child | $5.00 |
Disc Golf at Brian Head Resort
A relaxing round of disc golf is yet another easy way to enjoy the beauty of our mountain and get some exercise while you play. Whether you're a veteran player or a first timer, our 18-hole disc golf course will be an experience you will not soon forget.
The total distance of the course is approximately 6 miles. If you plan on playing all 18 holes, allow yourself two to three hours, or shorten your game by hiking down and playing the bottom nine. We suggest that you be prepared for alpine conditions by bringing sunscreen, sunglasses, adequate water and hiking shoes. Due to some rough hiking conditions, we do not recommend the course for small children.
Rental Packages
Competitive Package – Three Discs
This option gives you all three discs and a carrying case to ease your way down the course. Scorecard and map are included.
Rates
| Competitive Pkg – 3 Discs | $5.00 |
| Course Access (All Ages)* | $10.00 |
| Combo Package (3 discs and course access) | $14.00 |
*Course access includes lift ticket.
Disc rentals include score card and map.
Equipment is due back by 5:00 pm.
Lost disc fee applies.
*Ages are: Children – 12 & under | Seniors – 65+ | Children ages 3 & under are free.
Scenic Lift Rides at Brian Head Resort
Brian Head Resort offers Scenic Lift Rides that will provide you with a relaxing experience to the top of Giant Steps lift, bringing you to an elevation of 10,920 ft. Get off at the top, or stay on and ride back down. At the top enjoy amazing views of southern Utah's red rock scenery and Dixie National Forest. Hiking and biking trails can be accessed by chairlift. This is a great and relaxing activity for the entire family.
Rates
| Scenic Adult | $10.00 |
| Scenic Senior | $6.00 |
| Scenic Child | $5.00 |
Group Rate: Discounts available for groups of 10 or more
*Ages are: Children – 12 & under | Seniors – 65+ | Children ages 3 & under are free.
For more information on our summer operations, please call 1 (866) 930-1010 ext. 213
Free WiFi and Parking
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The Grand Steakhouse
Enjoy Breakfast & Dinner
Events
Event space available for Receptions and Business Meetings
Free Shuttle
Free Shuttle to the resorts and Brian Head area .
Free WiFi and Parking
Enjoy Free Parking and High Speed WiFi
The Grand Steakhouse
Enjoy Breakfast & Dinner
Events
Event space available for Receptions and Business Meetings
Free Shuttle
Free Shuttle to the resorts and Brian Head area .
