Red Hollow Trailhead

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Bureau of Land Management sites are protected lands that you can visit for enjoying nature and learning more about the region's history. These sites may include trails, recreation areas, wilderness areas, or campgrounds. Bureau of Land Management campgrounds are sometimes free to use. Search "BLM camping near me" to find locations. The Red Hollow Trailhead is a moderate to hard trail for hiking, trail running, and mountain biking. It ascends a canyon and sometimes has wildflowers blooming. Nearby attractions include Cedar Canyon, Stephens Canyon, Fiddlers Canyon, and Dixie National Forest.

What to See and Do

Hiking and Biking

Cedar Canyon Trail

Walk along a river to a man-made waterfall on the Cedar Canyon Trail. It's good for trail running and road biking too. Wheelchairs and strollers are allowed on the path although some people might need assistance with steeper parts of the trail. Length: 2.7 miles Intensity: Easy

Rainbow Canyon to Petroglyph Cave Trail

The Rainbow Canyon Trail to Petroglyph Cave Trail takes you to a cave where you can view petroglyphs on the other end. There's a small climb to reach the cave; then, you must walk through it to the other side and look up at the cave exit to find the petroglyphs. Length: 1.4 miles Intensity: Moderate

Yant Flats Trail

This out-and-back trail guides you along the southern slopes of the Pine Valley Mountains. Underlying volcanic rocks have pushed up sandstone layers, creating a marbled effect. You can admire the beauty of this geological formation during your hike. Horseback riding and camping are allowed in the area. October through April is the best time to visit. Length: 3.4 miles Intensity: Moderate

Arches Trail

A popular trail in Dixie National Forest, the Arches Trail features beautiful rocky scenery with some wildflowers. April through October is the best time to take this hike. Length: 0.6 miles Intensity: Easy

Fishing and Boating

With 90 fishable lakes and over 500 miles of fishing streams, Dixie National Forest is a popular place for anglers. You can catch rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, brook trout, and brown trout. There are areas for both non-motorized and motorized boating in the forest, including Panguitch Lake and the Enterprise Reservoir.

Climbing

Bowling Alley is a rock climbing area that's accessible from the Red Hollow Trail. The slabby sandstone cliff faces east and offers climbs of 5.8 to 5.10.

Wildlife Viewing

Utah prairie dogs, turkeys, cottontail rabbits, cougars, and bobcats are some of the wildlife that you might see in Dixie National Forest. Wildlife viewing areas include the Cascade Falls Trail, Enterprise Reservoir, and Pine Valley Reservoir. Birds that you may spot are golden eagles and blue grouse.

Picnicking

The East Ponderosa Picnic Area offers group picnic areas with a picturesque view of the Pine Valley Mountains. Drinking water and vault toilets are available. For a picnic in the aspen-spruce forest, head to the Barker Recreation Area. It has tables, grills and fire rings, bear-proof storage boxes, and vault toilets.

Horseback Riding

More than 100 miles of trails are suitable for horseback riding in Dixie National Forest. You can ride through meadows, forests, canyons, and mesa tops.

OHV Riding

There are a lot of OHV riding opportunities in Dixie National Forest, including trail and road riding. OHV trails include the Lake Spring Hollow ATV Trail #32062, Mammoth Subdivision ATV Trail #32061, and the Boulder Swale ATV Trail #34022. For OHV road riding, try the Markagunt OHV System or the Bull Valley Mountain ATV Trail #31003.

Bureau of Land Management Camping

RV Camping

RV camping near the Red Hollow Trailhead is available at Cedar Canyon Retreat RV Park Campground and Pyramid Ridge Campground. RVs up to 45 feet long can camp at Cedar Canyon Retreat RV Park Campground. Pyramid Ridge Campground is at a trailhead that gives you access to 30 miles of trails. Nestled at the base of a mountain, the campground has beautiful sunset views.

Free Camping

Bureau of Land Management free camping isn't available at Red Hollow Trailhead. You can find dispersed camping at Coal Creek Dispersed, Yankee Designated Dispersed Camping Area, and the Kolob Reservoir.

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Planning your Red Hollow Trailhead BLM trip

There is a dirt parking lot and a kiosk at the Red Hollow Trailhead. Camping in the region gives you time to explore the numerous beautiful canyons and mountains with chances of seeing wildlife. The weather can be quite hot for hiking on some trails, such as the Rainbow Canyon to Petroglyph Cave Trail. You may want to avoid the hottest times of the day for hiking on trails that don't have a lot of shade. If you plan on rock climbing in Bowling Alley, then the afternoon is when you'll have shade because it's an east-facing structure. Because the national forest has a vast range of terrain, the temperatures could range from below freezing to sweltering hot, depending on which area you're visiting. You'll want to check the weather forecast. Bring extra water and a cooling towel with you during the summer. Also, know that some of the scenic byways in the region require a four-wheel drive or a high-clearance vehicle. Before you head out on your trip, check out our blog for all you need to know about BLM camping.

Leave No Trace

Human waste, both trash and biological waste, can disrupt the ecosystem, leading to species going extinct. It can also negatively affect the environment and cause health hazards for humans. It's important that you "Leave No Trace" while exploring these lands. You need to leave behind any organic matter, such as rocks and plants, that you find during your stay. If everyone were to try taking back a souvenir, then the land would end up changing and losing its natural beauty. It could cause erosion and kill off plants.

Red Hollow Trailhead Location

The Red Hollow Trailhead is located off E Center Street in Cedar City, Utah, 84721. From Cedar City, travel along E Center Street, heading east, and you will find the trailhead on the left-hand side after about 1.6 miles. If you were to continue along E Center Street, it would turn into Cedar Canyon Scenic Drive, an activity that you may want to include in your vacation plan. Ready to visit Red Hollow Trailhead? An RV rental is a great way to experience your destination. Not only will you be close to all the action, but at the end of a long day exploring, you’ll have your RV to return to for the night where you’ll enjoy a full kitchen, bathroom, and nice soft bed. Not sure about renting an RV? Here’s a step-by-step guide to renting an RV with RVshare.