Rim Trail

Facility · Utah ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

3,489 ft
Elevation

Recommended Users: Mountain Bikers, Hikers, Equestrians. Single-track trail. 7.3 miles in length. Difficulty: Moderate/More Difficult. The Rim Trail is single-track: some smooth, some rocky, some rock slabs, and some steep sections. It follows the south rim of the Virgin River and snakes around a few deep tributary canyons. There are good views of Hurricane and LaVerkin, the Virgin River, numerous surrounding mesas, and expansive desert landscapes. Keep your eyes open for hawks, and other birds, as they enjoy the proximity to the cliffs and the river. Hiking Loop: For a 7 mile loop starting from the Virgin Dam Trailhead, take the Rim Trail heading east, turn off onto the Canal Trail and continue until it reaches the Rim Trail again. Then head northeast to return to the trailhead. Mountain Biking Loop: Numerous looping opportunities are available.

Getting there

Hurricane Hill Trailhead—From I-15 Exit 16, head east on State Route 9 to Hurricane City for 9.5 miles. Turn right on Main Street. Take the first left onto State Route 59. Continue 0.75 miles and turn left into the trailhead. Virgin Dam Trailhead—From Interstate 15 Exit 16, head east on State Route 9 to Hurricane City for 9.5 miles. Turn right on Main Street. Take the first left onto State Route 59 and at 3.1 miles turn left on the gravel road (marked by a very large gravel turnout on the shoulder of SR 59). Travel 1.9 miles and turn left. At 0.2 miles turn right. Continue for another 1.3 miles the trailhead.

37.18314, -113.27837 · 37°10'59.3"N 113°16'42.1"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in1.82.01.60.80.60.40.51.31.31.40.71.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Can you reserve a site at Rim Trail?
No. Rim Trail is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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