ATV Riding in East Zion: Four Hours of Rocky Terrain & Sand

Rocky terrain, deep sand, open slickrock: all in one afternoon outside the park crowds

A four-hour guided ATV ride in East Zion where you operate the vehicle through layered Navajo Sandstone cliffs, sections of deep sand that stop most other vehicles, rocky terrain, scrub forest and open slickrock. Helmets and goggles are provided. Guides carry water for the group. You must be 21 to drive and bring a valid driver's license. Children as young as 5 can ride as passengers.

Step-by-step itinerary

Four-hour East Zion UTV tour

• Begin UTV tour in East Zion
• Descend through Navajo Sandstone cliffs
• Drive through deep sand sections
• Traverse rocky terrain and sand
• Pass through scrub forests
• Explore open slickrock expanses
• Complete four-hour adventure tour

The experience

You drive your own Polaris ATV through terrain that shifts constantly, from rocky ground to deep sand that few vehicles can cross, then back again through scrub forest to wide-open slickrock. The route descends through layers of the upper Navajo Sandstone, punching through the cliffs in a way that keeps you away from the main Zion National Park crowds. Four hours is enough time to cover real distance and feel the full range of what the landscape throws at you, without eating up your entire day.

Helmets and goggles are mandatory and provided. Your guide carries a cooler of water for the group, though you'll want to bring a small backpack with extra water for any hiking sections. The terrain demands attention but suits all fitness levels. If you're not driving, children from age 5 can ride as passengers. Drivers must be at least 21 and carry a valid driver's license. Anyone 18 or older also needs government-issued ID for the Polaris waiver, whether driving or riding.

What’s included

• Helmets and goggles for all riders.
• water provided by the guide in a cooler carried with the group.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 15 Mar 2027

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (5 and older) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12 · max 4 per booking

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Beyond Zion Tours and Rentals

Is this one for you?Four hours leaves your morning or late afternoon free, so this fits into a day split between other activities in the region. You need a valid driver's license to operate the ATV and must be at least 21. If you're younger or don't drive, you can still join as a passenger if you're 5 or older.

Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What kind of terrain will I be riding on during the four hours?

The route covers rocky ground, deep sand that blocks most vehicles, scrub forest and open slickrock as it descends through the upper Navajo Sandstone cliffs. The landscape shifts between each type, so you're not riding the same surface for long stretches.

Do I need my own ATV or does the tour provide one?

The tour provides Polaris ATVs for you to ride. You operate the vehicle yourself. The guide leads the group and carries water.

Can my child come along if they can't drive yet?

Children as young as 5 can ride as passengers on the ATVs. Only drivers need to be 21 or older with a valid driver's license.

What happens if I damage the ATV?

Renters are responsible for up to $3,000 in damages. Polaris covers anything beyond that. You can reduce your responsibility to $1,500 for an optional $2 fee.

Is this tour inside Zion National Park or somewhere else?

The tour operates in East Zion, outside the main national park, which means fewer crowds while still passing through the same Navajo Sandstone formations and terrain.