Electric Dirt Bike Tour Near Zion: Babylon Trail Sand Riding

Two hours carving through red sand and sculpted rock on your own electric bike

A 2-hour electric dirt bike ride across Southern Utah's red rock desert on the Babylon Trail, where you learn to drift through soft sand and navigate towering sandstone corridors. Explore ancient petroglyphs, visit the Babylon House ruins, and relax at a hidden sandy beach along the Virgin River, all on terrain designed for first-timers to build confidence without exposure to cliffs.

Step-by-step itinerary

Electric dirt bike tour in Utah desert

• Learn to ride electric dirt bike
• Ride through red sand and rock waves
• Pass ancient petroglyphs along route
• Explore Babylon House ruins
• Visit Babylon Arch sandstone fins
• Relax at sandy beach by Virgin River

The experience

The Babylon Trail feels like riding across Mars. Wide stretches of red sand, sculpted formations, and rolling anticline rock waves give the landscape a surreal quality that most visitors to Southern Utah never see. The sand is soft but not deep or technical, which means you can focus on learning to drift and carve instead of fighting the terrain. A live guide coaches you through the fundamentals of sand riding, and by the time you're threading through towering sandstone corridors, you'll be laughing your way across the desert like a red rock surfer.

Along the route, you'll pass landmarks like Babylon House: concrete ruins and rusted I-beams rising from the sand near the Virgin River, all that remains of an ill-fated mining operation. Ancient petroglyphs mark the trail as subtle reminders that people have moved through this desert for thousands of years. You'll also stop at a hidden sandy beach along the Virgin River to rest and take in the open sky and endless views. The terrain spreads out here with more solid bedrock and less deep sand, so you can safely explore instead of staying in tight formation, with sculpted rock in every direction.

Electric dirt bikes are sized to fit each rider, with mini bike options available for smaller frames. You get a helmet, gloves, bottled water, and all the safety gear you need. No riding experience is required. The challenge is approachable, and the accomplishment is real. Moderate physical fitness is needed for the 2-hour ride, and children are welcome from age 10.

What’s included

• Electric dirt bike sized per rider with mini bike options available.
• bottled water.
• safety gear including helmet and gloves.
• live guide in English.

Information

Lasts 2h, runs every day, 5 start times, from US$ 233.85 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 12 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesMonday to Saturday: 09:30, 11:30, 13:00, 15:00 and 17:00Sunday: 11:30, 13:00, 15:00 and 17:00Last departure this season: 31 May 2027

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

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

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (10 to 11 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

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.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by SoTah Adventures

Is this one for you?You ride the bike yourself on shared terrain with a small group and a live guide leading the way: suited to anyone who wants to learn sand riding and feel in control of the bike, not just along for the ride. Children from age 10 can join, and moderate fitness is what the 2-hour pace requires.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (10 to 11 years). Children under 10 can't be included in the booking.

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's the Babylon Trail actually like to ride on an electric dirt bike?

The Babylon Trail features wide stretches of soft red sand, sculpted rock formations, and rolling anticline waves that feel otherworldly. The sand is approachable for first-timers (not deep or technical), so you can focus on learning to drift and carve through sweeping turns without fighting the terrain or worrying about cliffs.

Can I ride this if I've never been on a dirt bike before?

Yes. The terrain is designed for first-timers, and a live guide coaches you through sand riding fundamentals before you start. With very little cliff exposure and plenty of room to build confidence, beginners leave feeling accomplished rather than overwhelmed.

What do I see along the Babylon Trail besides sand and rock?

You'll explore areas marked with ancient petroglyphs, visit the Babylon House ruins (a raw desert relic of an old mining operation), and stop at a hidden sandy beach along the Virgin River where you can rest and take in the views.

How long is the ride, and what's included?

The ride lasts 2 hours. You get an electric dirt bike sized to fit you (mini bikes available), helmet, gloves, safety gear, and bottled water. The guide is with you the whole time, coaching and leading the group through the trail.