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Sandstone Arch Hike and Desert Wildlife Adventure
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Babylon Arch Hike and Desert Wildlife Adventure

By Land Beyond Zion Tours
Price is AU$281 per adult
Features
  • 3h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Babylon Arch is a hidden gem in the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve, offering a stunning desert landscape and a relatively short yet rewarding hike. The trail to Babylon Arch is approximately 3 miles return, leading hikers through red sandstone formations, sand dunes, and unique rock features. The highlight of the trail is the Babylon Arch itself, a natural sandstone arch carved over time by wind and water. The area is known for its quiet, peaceful setting, where hikers can often explore without encountering crowds.
The geology of this region is characterised by Navajo sandstone, which was deposited millions of years ago during the Jurassic period when this area was a vast desert. Over time, the shifting sands solidified into rock, forming the dramatic cliffs and arches we see today. The soft sandstone erodes easily, creating fascinating rock formations, narrow canyons, and arches like Babylon Arch.

Activity location

  • Red Cliffs National Conservation Area
    • 345 E Riverside Dr
    • 84790-6714, St. George, Utah, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Red Cliffs National Conservation Area
    • 345 E Riverside Dr
    • 84790-6714, St. George, Utah, United States

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Sandstone Arch Hike and Desert Wildlife Adventure
  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m
    3h 30m
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
AU$281.14 x 1 AdultAU$281.14

Total
Price is AU$281.14

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedTrained Guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport to and from trailhead
  • What's includedWhat's includedLight snacks and water provided but we encourage you to bring more water!
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPlease Bring any Food or Snacks that you need. Recommended to have at least 3 litres of water per person. Other than light snacks can reduce your energy for hiking.,

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Red Cliffs National Conservation Area
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
Join us for an adventurous off-road dirt drive to a car park where we do a 2.5 -mile out & back hike through the stunning Red Cliffs Conservation Area. This tour is just outside of Zion, which makes it a more peaceful, uncrowded hike. Visitors will get a mix of geology, wildlife, and adventure that's perfect for families and nature enthusiasts looking to experience the quieter side of Southern Utah’s desert beauty. What you will see during our time out there: 1. Babylon Arch: A natural sandstone arch sculpted by wind and water that is perfect for pictures and fun to climb on. 2. Wildlife Encounters: Depending on the time of year hikers can see endangered desert tortoises, lizards, jackrabbits, and even hawks soaring overhead. Dinosaur Tracks: End the tour at a wall of dinosaur tracks preserved in the sandstone. These footprints date back to the Jurassic period and give a glimpse into the prehistoric life that once roamed this area millions of years ago.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESRed Cliffs National Conservation Area
    • 345 E Riverside Dr
    • 84790-6714, St. George, Utah, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLERed Cliffs National Conservation Area
    • 345 E Riverside Dr
    • 84790-6714, St. George, Utah, United States

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