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Red Hollow Trailhead

Cedar City, Utah · Iron County · Facility

Thunderbird Canyons Trail System: 12+ miles Recommended uses: mountain biking, hiking, and trail running Difficulty: intermediate and advanced Red Hollow is just east of Cedar City, UT; less then a mile up Cedar Canyon on Highway 14. This trailhead is for mountain biking, hiking, trail running and climbing. The site ha…

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About Red Hollow Trailhead

Thunderbird Canyons Trail System: 12+ miles Recommended uses: mountain biking, hiking, and trail running Difficulty: intermediate and advanced Red Hollow is just east of Cedar City, UT; less then a mile up Cedar Canyon on Highway 14. This trailhead is for mountain biking, hiking, trail running and climbing. The site has a kiosk and dirt parking area. Currently there is 12+ mile of trail with more miles of trail to come. Just across the highway is access to Cedar City Paved Trail System. From this trailhead there is access to a rock climbing area called the bowling alley. It is an east facing soft, slabby sandstone cliff. It does make for interesting climbing. Mountain Project provide more information on this climbing. Click Here Partnership: The Red Hollow Trailhead is on Cedar City property and is managed by the BLM. Trails with in the Thunderbird Canyons Trail System are on both BLM and Cedar City property and are maintained by the BLM. Cedar City Website

How to Get There

Take exit 56 off the I-15 and head east on UT-56/W 200 N for 0.9miles. Turn right onto N Main St. and continue 0.2 miles. Turn left onto E Center St/UT-14. Trail head will be on the left in1.5 miles.

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Plan Your Visit to Red Hollow Trailhead

Heading to Red Hollow Trailhead? A few things to know before you go:

  • Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
  • Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
  • Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
  • Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
  • Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for Red Hollow Trailhead?

Yes — reservations can be made on Recreation.gov. Popular sites fill quickly, especially weekends and holidays. Book up to 6 months in advance.

How do I get to Red Hollow Trailhead?

Take exit 56 off the I-15 and head east on UT-56/W 200 N for 0.9miles. Turn right onto N Main St. and continue 0.2 miles. Turn left onto E Center St/UT-14. Trail head will be on the left in1.5 miles.

How do I contact Red Hollow Trailhead?

You can reach the park at phone: (435) 865-3000 or email: blm_ut_cedarcitywebmail@blm.gov.