Spend
your day horseback riding over desert slickrock. Hike to a 126-foot
waterfall. Explore Utah's wildest, most remote sandstone canyons on a
llama or horse-pack trip. Mountain bike, rock climb, go fly fishing, or
bird watch from the balcony (our grounds include an eleven acre bird
sanctuary). Drive magnificent Highway 12, named one of the top-ten
scenic drives in America by Car and Driver Magazine, and the best tour of Utah's red-rock desert that can be taken in a short trip, a weekend or even a single day by The New York Times.
Or just do absolutely, fabulously nothing.
Simply relax in front of the fire in our cozy common room. Enjoy the luxury of a massage in your room. Dine at award-winning Hell's Backbone Grill, where the cuisine and service are beyond exquisite. At night, gather with friends around our outdoor stone fire pit or watch the stars from the outdoor hot tub. And feel your mind and soul unwind in this tranquil land of romantic, dramatic beauty.
The possibilities in and around Boulder are virtually endless. Come stay with us and discover for yourself why Boulder, Utah, is the perfect year-round destination.
Questions
about an activity or destination not listed here?
Please
contact us at (435) 335-7460 or (800) 556-3446, or email us at info@boulder-utah.com.
Fishing : Recreation Activities
Birding
For great information on the birds in the Boulder area, particularly in the eleven acre bird santuary at the Boulder Mountain Lodge, there is a wonderful blog with up-to-date information: Birding in Boulder.Hikes
Inexperienced hikers may want to hire a guide.
NOTE: Due to the rugged nature of the region, some areas are not well maintained or marked. It is always helpful to carry a good topography map and compass, and know how to use them.
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Distance: 13 miles driving, 6 miles hiking round trip (well marked trail) Features: Interpretive hike along a creek on route to 126 ft. waterfall. Hiking, fishing, camping, photography |
Escalante River (downstream) |
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Distance: 14.5 miles driving, maximum 67 miles hiking Features: Deeper flow of the river and extensive side canyons to explore. Hiking, fishing, camping, photography |
Escalante River (upstream) |
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Distance: 14.5 miles driving, maximum 15 miles hiking (easy) Features: Lightest flow of the river, side canyons to explore, a natural bridge and an arch. The length of the hike is 15 miles but can be shortened to accommodate a day trip. Hiking, fishing, camping, photography Requires numerous river crossings-your shoes will get wet. |
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Devil's Garden |
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Distance: 22 Miles driving (paved), 13 miles driving (dirt) Features: Unusual rock formations containing arches. Hiking, picnic area, photography |
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Horse Canyon |
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Distance: 19 miles driving (paved), 19 miles driving (dirt), 4 miles hiking Features: Scenic canyon used for ranching, ranchers road allows car access 13 miles into the canyon, 4WD recommended. 2 mile hike from bottom to Escalante River. Hiking, photography |
Little Death Hollow |
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Distance: 19 miles driving (paved), 13 miles driving (dirt), 7.5-15 miles hiking Features: Extensive narrow slot canyon, an arch, and petroglyphs. 7.5 miles one way. Hiking, photography |
Distance: 19 miles driving (paved), 10 miles driving (dirt), 5-10 miles hiking (moderate) Features: Outstanding scenic area with petrified wood. 5 miles one way. Hiking, photography |
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Distance: 22 Miles driving (paved), 28.3 miles driving (dirt), 3-6 miles hiking (difficult) Features: Very narrow, small slot canyons. Hiking, photography |
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Fishing
Fishing - Inquire at the front desk for information on obtaining a Utah license if you need one.
Posey Lake |
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Distance: 28 miles driving Features: Alpine lake, stocked with trout. Fishing, hiking, camping, mountain biking |
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Lower Bowns Reservoir |
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Distance: 9 miles driving (paved), 4 miles driving (dirt) Features: Large lake, stocked with trout. Fishing, hiking, boating, camping, mountain biking |
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King’s Pasture Reservoir |
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Distance: 7 miles driving (paved), 5 miles driving (dirt), very short hike Features: Alpine Lake, stocked with trout. Fishing, hiking, camping, mountain biking |
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Garkane Reservoir |
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Distance: 7 miles driving (paved), .5 mile driving (dirt) Features: Easy access reservoir where everyone catches a fish. Fishing |
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Deer Creek |
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Distance: 6.5 miles driving Features: Flowing creek at the bottom of a scenic red rock canyon. Fishing, hiking, camping |
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Calf Creek |
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Distance: 13 miles driving Features: Spring fed at the bottom of a scenic red rock canyon. Fishing, hiking, camping. |
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Other Recreational Activities
Mountain Biking: Many people like to bike on the scenic Burr Trail and Highway 12.
Nearby Rides:
Routes in Bryce Canyon Area
Mytoge Mountain Trail
Powell Point
Horseback riding
Boulder Mountain Trails offers two hour to multi-day horse
pack trips through some of the most scenic and wild country in
the great American Southwest.
Llama Trekking & Hikes
Llama
trekking and wilderness
hiking in Southern Utah.
Outdoor Survival
Boulder Outdoor Survival School (BOSS) is one of the world’s oldest and
largest traditional living skills/survival schools. They offer an
active outdoors experience and teach traditional primitive methods.