An integral part of the southern Utah experience involves getting outside and experiencing our diverse wilderness of our mountains, deserts, canyons and rivers.
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 .
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.
*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:
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.
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.
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.
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
Utah Rhino Rentals Cedar City (435) 590-3829 or (888) 744-6608 www.UtahRhinoRentals.com
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
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
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
Cedar Ridge Golf Course 200 E. 900 North, Cedar City (435)586-2970 www.cedarcity.org
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
Ride-n Snowmobile Rental 406 S. Hwy 143, Brian Head (435) 310-0300 www.ride-n.com
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!
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!
(Weather Permitting) June – Saturday and Sunday July and August – Friday through Sunday September – Saturday and Sunday
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.
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.
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.
*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.
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.
Group Rate: Discounts available for groups of 10 or more
For more information on our summer operations, please call 1 (866) 930-1010 ext. 213
