Electric Dirt Bike Tour near Zion: Sunset Ride & Hike

Ride into the foothills, hike swirling sandstone, and return by headlight as the canyons ignite.

An electric dirt bike tour in Southern Utah that combines a guided ride through Dixie National Forest foothills with a short hike to Candy Cliffs during golden hour, ending with a sunset return to the starting point. The tour runs 3 to 4 hours and includes the bike, helmet, gloves, knee pads, water, and a live English-speaking guide who stays connected via Bluetooth helmet system. Children from age 8 are welcome. Riders under 4'4" cannot be accommodated.

Step-by-step itinerary

Electric dirt bike and sunset hike

• Check in and gear up
• Safety briefing and bike practice
• Ride to trailhead via Silver Reef
• Hike to Candy Cliffs for photos
• Ride back during sunset with photo stops
• Return gear and end tour

The experience

You start at a location near Zion and St. George where you'll gear up with helmet, gloves and knee pads, sign the waiver on your phone, and do a few practice laps around the parking lot to get comfortable on the electric dirt bike. Once ready, you'll ride directly from the meeting point through the ghost town of Silver Reef toward the trailhead, staying connected to the group through Bluetooth headsets so the guide can give directions and keep everyone together. A designated rider at the back of the group makes sure no one gets separated.

At the trailhead, you'll park the bikes and hike to Candy Cliffs: a stretch of swirling sandstone formations that catch the golden hour light before sunset. You'll have about 15 to 20 minutes to explore and photograph the formations, which glow with warm colors during this window. The hike is short but adventurous, and the timing is built around the light rather than the crowds.

The return ride back to the starting point happens as the sunset reaches full bloom across the red canyons to the east. Your bike's headlights guide the way as daylight fades, and this stretch often yields the best photo opportunities of the day. The whole experience (ride, hike, return) fits into an afternoon or early evening window, making it workable for travelers with limited time near Zion.

What’s included

• Electric dirt bike with battery and headlights.
• helmet, gloves and knee pads.
• bottled water.
• Bluetooth-connected helmet system for group communication.
• live English-speaking guide for the full 3 to 4 hours.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except TuesdayDepartures at 15:00 and 16:00Last departure this season: 15 Jan 2027

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 to 95 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (8 to 11 years) · Under 8: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish

Audio guideEnglish

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.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by SoTah Adventures

Is this one for you?Book this if you're spending an afternoon or evening near Zion and want to ride rather than hike. The electric bike handles the elevation gain so you can focus on the light and the landscape. The small group size and guide communication keep everyone together and safe, which works well for couples, families with kids 8 and up, or friends trying something new.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (8 to 11 years). Under 8: they 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 skill level needed to ride an electric dirt bike on this tour?

The tour is beginner-friendly and suitable for all physical fitness levels. You'll get a safety briefing and practice laps in the parking lot before heading out, and the wide dirt roads are smooth enough for riders new to off-road biking.

How does the Bluetooth helmet system work during the ride?

The headset-connected system lets the guide communicate with the whole group at once, giving directions, pointing out landmarks, and keeping everyone in contact. A designated rider at the back of the group ensures no one falls behind.

What is Candy Cliffs and why is the timing important?

Candy Cliffs is a stretch of swirling sandstone formations in Southern Utah that glow with warm, rich colors during golden hour: the time just before sunset. The tour is timed to catch this light, which makes the formations look almost unreal and creates the best conditions for photographs.

What happens if I'm not confident riding back in the dark?

The return ride happens as sunset is in full bloom, so there's still natural light. Your bike's headlights guide the way as the light fades, and the guide stays with the group the whole time. The ride back follows the same smooth dirt roads you came in on.