Iron Hills Trail System: 20+ miles

Recommended uses: mountain biking, hiking, and trail running

Difficulty: beginner, intermediate and advanced

The “C” Overlook is a trailhead and Scenic Overlook located on the east side of Cedar City. This trailhead is for mountain biking, hiking and trail running. Site includes gravel parking, kiosk and benches. Currently there is 20+ miles of built trail with another 30 miles of trail planned. Highlands, Green Hollow, Boulder Dash, Lava Flow, Black Ops and Iron Giant trails are optimized as downhill flow trails. “C” Overlook is a perfect spot to shuttle “C” Trail, Highlands, Green Hollow, Boulder Dash, Lava Flow and Iron Giant.

The “C” Overlook offers a wide expanse view of Cedar City and the surrounding mountains, desert, and fields. The viewing area is directly above the giant, white “C” on the Mountainside that can be seen from anywhere down in the city.

Winter use: Avoid trail use when trails are muddy. Use trail when they are frozen. Snowy condition are great for fat bikes and snowshoes.

Directions

Take exit 59 off the I-15 and head east on Utah Highway 56/200 North (1mi). Turn right on North Main Street(0.2mi). Turn left onto UT-14 East/East Center Street (4.9mi). Turn right on to Right Hand Canyon (4.3mi). “C” Overlook will be on the right hand side.

GPS Coordinates

Latitude 37° 38′ 32.9748″ N

Longitude 113° 2′ 4.3260″ W

Iron Hills Trail System: 20+ miles

Recommended uses: mountain biking, hiking, and trail running

Difficulty: beginner, intermediate and advanced

Greens Lake is a trailhead located on the southeast side of Cedar City. This trailhead is for mountain biking, hiking and trail running. Site includes gravel parking and kiosk. Currently there is 20+ miles of built trail with another 30 miles of trail planned. Highlands, Green Hollow, Boulder Dash, Lava Flow, Black Ops and Iron Giant trails are optimized as downhill flow trails. Greens Lake trailhead is a perfect spot to shuttle Green Hollow, Boulder Dash, Lava Flow and Iron Giant.

Winter use: Avoid trail use when trails are muddy. Use trail when they are frozen. Snowy condition are great for fat bikes and snowshoes.

Directions

Take exit 57 off the I-15. Head east on S. Main St. /Cross Hollows Rd. (0.1mi). Take a right on Old Highway 91 (0.2mi). Take a left on to Greens Lake Dr. (0.8mi). Continue on Greens Lake Dr. as it becomes Cedar Highlands Dr. and a gravel road (1.4mi). Trailhead will be on the right hand side on the corner of Greens Lake Dr. and 310 East.

GPS Coordinates

Latitude 37° 38′ 21.1956″ N

Longitude 113° 3′ 31.2660″ W

Iron Hills Trail System: 20+ miles

Recommended uses: mountain biking, hiking, and trail running

Difficulty: beginner, intermediate and advanced

Southview is a trailhead located on the south side of Cedar City. This trailhead is for mountain biking, hiking and trail running. Site includes flush toilets, gravel parking, kiosk, and sign in box. Currently there is 20+ miles of built trail with another 30 miles of trail planned. Highlands, Green Hollow, Boulder Dash, Lava Flow and Iron Giant trails are optimized as downhill flow trails.

Winter use: Avoid trail use when trails are muddy. Use trail when they are frozen. Snowy condition are great for fat bikes and snowshoes.

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Directions

Take exit 57 on I-15 and head east on main street. Turn right on to Old Highway 191 which will bend to the South. Take a left onto S. Shurtz Canyon Dr. S. Shurtz Canyon Dr. will dead end at the Southveiw Trailhead.

GPS Coordinates

Latitude 37° 38′ 41.7300″ N

Longitude 113° 4′ 53.6448″ W

Notice: Three Peaks Recreation Area will be temporarily closed on Saturday, September 19th, 2020 and Saturday, October 10th, 2020 for the Utah High School Cycling League regional races. Activities that will be effected: mountain biking, OHV riding, horseback riding, disc golf, RC racing, model aviation, hiking, and camping.

Facility: 18 hole disc golf course

Difficulty: Advanced

Distance: 8442 ft

Par: 62

One of the two courses at Three Peaks Recreational Area, Ironside is an 18 hole course with beautiful views, unique natural obstacles, and amazing pin locations. The Ironside course has double baskets for each hole, creating two courses in one.

Directions

West end of Midvalley Rd.

GPS Coordinates

Latitude 37° 45′ 54.0792″ N

Longitude 113° 10′ 34.0860″ W

Notice: Three Peaks Recreation Area will be temporarily closed on Saturday, September 19th, 2020 and Saturday, October 10th, 2020 for the Utah High School Cycling League regional races. Activities that will be effected: mountain biking, OHV riding, horseback riding, disc golf, RC racing, model aviation, hiking, and camping.

Visitors to the Three Peaks Recreation Area enjoy hiking among many other recreation opportunities. A popular hike, Rocky Peak Trail, is located near the large group camping area, park at the Rocky Peak Trailhead and the trail leads to the top of one of the peaks in the area. This is a relatively short hike, however, it can be steep in areas. The uphill hike is greatly rewarded with a stunning 360 view of the surrounding area. There are other opportunities to hike around and explore the Three Peaks Area, with varying terrain, large areas to explore, and a variety of wildlife to be seen. Three Peaks has something to offer every hiker.

Directions

From I-15 take exit 59 for UT-56 toward Cedar City. Head west on UT-56/W 200 N. Turn right on Lund Highway/N 3100 W. Next turn left on W 4800 N/W Midvalley Rd. Continue onto gravel road for 0.5 miles following signs for Rocky Peak Trailhead. Turn left at sign a continue straight for 0.5 miles. At the entrance of the Rocky Peak Campground take a slight right and continue for 0.06 mile and turn left. Continue for 0.05 miles and turn right. Continue for 0.07miles and the trailhead will be on the right hand side.

GPS Coordinates

Latitude 37° 45′ 35.7156″ N

Longitude 113° 11′ 14.7480″ W

Notice: Three Peaks Recreation Area will be temporarily closed on Saturday, September 19th, 2020 and Saturday, October 10th, 2020 for the Utah High School Cycling League regional races. Activities that will be effected: mountain biking, OHV riding, horseback riding, disc golf, RC racing, model aviation, hiking, and camping.

Three Peaks Mountain Bike Trail System: 25+ miles

Recommended uses: mountain biking, hiking and trail running

Difficulty: beginner, intermediate and advanced

Three Peaks Mountain Bike Trailhead is host to multiple mountain bike trails – providing 25+ miles of designated trail system. The 20 trails offer a variety of challenges: sand, rocks, steep downhills, uphill climbs, and ladder bridges. The practice loop and skill loop offer riders a chance to hone their and see similar obstacles that are scattered through the trail system. The parking area provides a restroom, picnic table, pavilion, information kiosk, and water.

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Directions

From I-15 take exit 59 for UT-56 toward Cedar City. Head west on UT-56/W 200 N. Turn right on Lund Highway/N 3100 W. Next turn left on W 4800 N/W Midvalley Rd. The Mountain Bike Trailhead will be on the right hand side of the road.

GPS Coordinates

Latitude 37° 46′ 0.2568″ N

Longitude 113° 10′ 5.1240″ W

Notice: Three Peaks Recreation Area will be temporarily closed on Saturday, September 19th, 2020 and Saturday, October 10th, 2020 for the Utah High School Cycling League regional races. Activities that will be effected: mountain biking, OHV riding, horseback riding, disc golf, RC racing, model aviation, hiking, and camping.

Three Peaks provides a large OHV/ATV staging area with plenty of parking, water, pavilion, picnic table and a restroom. From hill climbs and flat terrain, loops to historic two track roads, the 42 miles of OHV routes are diverse and exciting for every rider level. These routes exclude mountain bike trails. Please remember to ride on designated routes!

Directions

From I-15 take exit 59 for UT-56 toward Cedar City. Head west on UT-56/W 200 N. Turn right on Lund Highway/N 3100 W. Next turn left on W 4800 N/W Midvalley Rd. The OHV Trailhead will be on the right hand side of the road just west of Iron County Park Turn off and just past where the pavement stops.

GPS Coordinates

Latitude 37° 45′ 54.0792″ N

Longitude 113° 10′ 34.0860″ W

Notice: Three Peaks Recreation Area will be temporarily closed on Saturday, September 19th, 2020 and Saturday, October 10th, 2020 for the Utah High School Cycling League regional races. Activities that will be effected: mountain biking, OHV riding, horseback riding, disc golf, RC racing, model aviation, hiking, and camping.

Facilities: 500 ft paved model plane runway

Three Peaks Recreation Area features a unique recreation activity model aviation. The Model Port meets to AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics) standards by being 500 feet by 60 feet and is paved. This area provides a restroom facility, a large parking area, pavilion, tables and benches.

Fee Structure:

• Pilots under the age of 16 are free

• Fee is charged for those using the airfield, not spectators

• Daily fee and yearly pass valid for both RC Track and Model Port

$2 Daily Flying Fee

$25 Yearly Pass

$220 Exclusive Use Reservation/Day

$0 Yearly Pass for 10 Hours of Volunteer Maintenance

• Yearly Passes may be obtained at the BLM Cedar City Field Office at 176 East DL Sargent Drive, Cedar City, UT 84721

• For reservations, please call (435) 865-3000, 7:45 am -4:30 pm, Monday – Friday

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Directions

West end of Midvalley Rd.

GPS Coordinates

Latitude 37° 46′ 46.6320″ N

Longitude 113° 9′ 38.1708″ W

Notice: Three Peaks Recreation Area will be temporarily closed on Saturday, September 19th, 2020 and Saturday, October 10th, 2020 for the Utah High School Cycling League regional races. Activities that will be effected: mountain biking, OHV riding, horseback riding, disc golf, RC racing, model aviation, hiking, and camping.

Facility:

18 individual camp sites, 1 large pavilion.

There are great camping opportunities within the Rocky Peaks Campground where visitors can camp and relax in between all the recreation activities Three Peaks Recreation Area offers. This area has large parking areas, covered picnic area, and restrooms. Currently the 18 campsites include picnic tables and fire rings. Future enhancements are currently in the planning process. Camping is on a first come first serve basis.

14 day camp limit at all sites.

Fee Structure:

$5 for Individual Site/Night

$115 Full Site Reservation/Night

• Includes large pavilion and all individual and group sites

• Reservation must be made two weeks in advance to ensure all sites are vacant for your stay.

$25 Pavilion Reservation/Day

For reservations, please call (435) 865-3000, 7:45am – 4:30pm MST, Monday – Friday

Nearby Activities

• Camping

Directions

At the west end of Mid valley road

GPS Coordinates

Latitude 37° 45′ 36.9864″ N

Longitude 113° 11′ 6.9468″ W

Notice: Three Peaks Recreation Area will be temporarily closed on Saturday, September 19th, 2020 and Saturday, October 10th, 2020 for the Utah High School Cycling League regional races. Activities that will be effected: mountain biking, OHV riding, horseback riding, disc golf, RC racing, model aviation, hiking, and camping.

Facility: 18 hole disc golf course

Difficulty: Advanced

Distance: 8442ft

Par: 62

This high desert course features rugged terrain and scenic views. Unique granite rock formation, pinion trees, juniper trees and sage brush litter the landscape providing challenging obstacles. This course has large concrete tee pads, Innova DISCatcher baskets, and course map signs at every tee pad. In addition to the 18 tee pads there are 6 alternate tee to shorten the length of each of the longer pars. (2, 5, 10, 14, 15 and 18). Each basket has an alternate pin placement to change the course.

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Directions

At the west end of Mid valley road.

GPS Coordinates

Latitude 37° 45′ 52.1244″ N

Longitude 113° 10′ 31.3788″ W